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Israel

Connolly defends comments on Hamas and maintains Palestinians have right to self-determination
Trump to address UN summit today and meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Yesterday
22nd September 2025
Taoiseach urges other countries to follow in France's footsteps and recognise Palestinian statehood
Mary Robinson: 'President Trump is the only one who can put real pressure on Netanyahu'
Connolly in clash with Keir Starmer and Micheál Martin over Hamas role in Palestine's future
Three children and father among five killed by Israeli strike on family car in Lebanon
Mapped: UK, Canada and Australia the latest to join growing global recognition of Palestine
France is expected to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly in New York today.
Human rights expert: When it comes to Gaza, politicians need to match their actions to their words
Liam Herrick
Over 140 world leaders in NY as Harris slams 'outrageous' blocking of Palestine's leaders by US
This week
21st September 2025 - 23rd September 2025
UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognise Palestinian state
Palestinian state recognition to dominate UN Week as Taoiseach and Tánaiste head to New York
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are travelling stateside today to attend the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Last week
14th September 2025 - 20th September 2025
Hamas releases 'farewell' images of remaining hostages as Israel continues assault on Gaza City
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled the city since Israel began ground operations on Tuesday.
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Could Eurovision collapse over Israel's inclusion?
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Opinion: The EU has failed Palestine. Countries meeting at the UN must not
Éamonn Meehan
Portugal becomes latest country to say it will recognise State of Palestine
Luxembourg activists vow to continue Irish campaign against facilitation of Israeli 'war bonds'
US again vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Two killed by gunman at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan
US judge orders deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader to Algeria or Syria
Number of Palestinians killed by Israel's offensive on Gaza passes 65,000
Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
President's suggestion to exclude Israel from the UN 'not official government policy'
EU freezes funding for Israel and proposes suspending trade deal due to war on Gaza
Opinion: Preventing another genocide is how Germany should come to terms with its history
Bobby McDonagh
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
Israeli defence minister says 'Gaza is burning' as ground assault targets Gaza City
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, UN investigation finds
Israel has rejected the finding and called for the commission of inquiry to be abolished.
Javier Bardem speaks out on why he wore a keffiyeh to the Emmys
Lawyer sailing toward Gaza: I can't stand idly by while the rule of law is decimated
Leigh Brosnan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel as strikes intensify in northern Gaza
This month
September 2025
Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war
State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.
Hamas says chief negotiator survived Israel strike in Qatar
Opinion: Only by visiting the West Bank can you understand what life is like for Palestinians there
Patricia Stephenson
Dutch public broadcaster joins RTÉ in saying it will boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part
The broadcaster pointed to the ban on journalists entering Gaza and the many reporters killed there.
Qatar will continue 'diplomatic' role in mediating Gaza ceasefire after Doha strikes, PM says
Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed enter, RTÉ says
The move comes after the last two contests – in Malmö and Basel – were overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation.
PFAI and Ireland supporters press FAI bosses for answers over potential Israel suspension
'I just saw the flash above': Irish activists on Gaza flotilla recall suspected drone attacks
WHO vows to stay in Gaza City as Irish official condemns deliberate starvation
Houthis say death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital has risen to 35
Multiple sites in Sana’a were targeted, including a fuel storage facility.