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# Gaza

Yesterday
17th May 2024
Bodies of three hostages found in Gaza as Taoiseach expresses 'deep concern' to Israeli President
Hamas says commander killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon near Syrian border
Israel tells International Court of Justice that Gaza conflict is 'tragic' but not a genocide
This week
12th May 2024 - 18th May 2024
'Israel must be stopped': South Africa urges UN court to order military withdrawal from Gaza
In Pictures: Bohemians FC VS Palestine
Palestine have beaten Bohemians FC 2-1 in Dalymount Park in Dublin.
In Pictures: Bohemians FC VS Palestine
Palestine have beaten Bohemians FC 2-1 in Dalymount Park in Dublin.
Netanyahu claims 'no humanitarian catastrophe' in Rafah as hundreds of thousands flee area
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland is certain to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, without specifying a date.
In March, the leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta said in a joint statement that they stand ready to recognise Palestinian statehood.
The Taoiseach today spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan to update him on Ireland's plan to recognise the State of Palestine.
Israeli settlers block and loot food convoy as President Higgins condemns attacks on aid for Gaza
Death toll in Gaza passes 35,000 as ICJ schedules new hearings in genocide case
Roughly 450,000 people have now been displaced in Rafah since the beginning of last week.
Israeli army claims UN vehicle hit in Rafah was in 'combat zone' after worker dies
Thousands flee northern Gaza as Taoiseach holds talks about recognising state of Palestine
US warns of 'anarchy' if Israel invades Rafah as Gaza death toll passes 35,000
Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order
Last week
5th May 2024 - 18th May 2024
UCD students set up pro-Palestine encampment on campus following Trinity success
Inhumane detention and torture of Gazans reported at Israeli military prison
Gaza: 150,000 people have fled Rafah city as more evacuation orders issued by Israel
UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Gaza risks an “epic humanitarian disaster” if Israel launches a full-scale ground operation in Rafah.
Opinion: Eurovision was always political, but the world it now operates in has changed
Johnny Fallon
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
Israel continues its bombardments despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators.
The population in Rafah had swelled to around 1.5 million after hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled fighting in other areas of Gaza.
Israel's military on Monday called for Gazans to leave eastern Rafah, which triggered widespread international alarm.
Israel has long resisted the idea of a permanent ceasefire, insisting it must finish the job of dismantling Hamas.
Israel ready to 'stand alone' after Biden warns US will stop arms supply upon Rafah invasion
Israel has said the US President’s threat to halt supplies was “very disappointing”.
UCC to divest from investment with Israeli company after engagement with Students' Union
Group of Irish fans join pro-Gaza protest in Malmö demanding Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
“It is completely inappropriate for Israel to be given this propaganda platform while they’re carrying out a genocide in Gaza,” one protester said.
Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'
Despite international objections, Israel sent tanks into Rafah yesterday and seized the nearby crossing into Egypt.
Tánaiste said he is “horrified” by events unfolding in Rafah, describing the levels of violence as “unconscionable”.
More than one million civilians are sheltering in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza amid Israel’s offensive on the region.
Encampment in Trinity to conclude after students accept college's terms of divestment from Israel
Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
All parties, including Israel, agree to resume Gaza deal talks
Hamas said yesterday it would accept a ceasefire plan to end the conflict but Israel rejected it.
Time running out: 'Invasion of Rafah would be a death sentence for thousands'
Rosamond Bennett
Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will accept ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said it was conducting “targeted strikes”. Five people have been reported dead.
Trinity to consider links with Israeli universities in response to student camp-out protest
World leaders call on Israel not to launch ground invasion as Palestinians told to evacuate from Rafah
The prospect of an invasion in Rafah has triggered alarm from aid groups and world leaders.
Simon Harris discusses recognising state of Palestine with Spanish leader
Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
Netanyahu says Israel 'cannot accept' Hamas demand to end Gaza conflict as truce talks resume
The Qatar-based political chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has accused the Israeli prime minister of sabotaging the talks.
Trinity students' union president says Book of Kells protest will continue 'indefinitely'
How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years
The buildup to the competition has been overshadowed by the debate over Israel’s inclusion – so what can we expect in Malmö?
This month
May 2024
Larry Donnelly: Campus protests are squeezing Biden from left and right
Larry Donnelly
Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
Hamas says delegation to head to truce talks in Cairo tomorrow with 'positive spirit'
'I thank God that I survived': Irish-Palestinian man to be reunited with family after months in Gaza
Turkey suspends trade with Israel until aid allowed to flow into Gaza