Trump declares peace - but reality is not that simple Israel's parliament erupted with roaring ovations for Donald Trump and his Gaza peace deal. RTÉ's Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy, who is in Tel Aviv, looks at the validity of the US President's claim that peace has been achieved. Analysis and Comment • 14 Oct
Trump declares peace - but reality is not that simple Israel's parliament erupted with roaring ovations for Donald Trump and his Gaza peace deal. RTÉ's Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy, who is in Tel Aviv, looks at the validity of the US President's claim that peace has been achieved. Analysis and Comment • 14 Oct
Can Trump focus long enough to enforce end to Gaza war? Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza. The question is whether he can stay focused long enough to enforce it, writes our Deputy Foreign Editor in Tel Aviv. Middle East • 13 Oct
Can Trump focus long enough to enforce end to Gaza war? Donald Trump has declared an end to the war in Gaza. The question is whether he can stay focused long enough to enforce it, writes our Deputy Foreign Editor in Tel Aviv. Middle East • 13 Oct
Epstein survivors call for release of files and records Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have urged US lawmakers to back a bill that would force the release of records on the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. US • 03 Sep
Epstein survivors call for release of files and records Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have urged US lawmakers to back a bill that would force the release of records on the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. US • 03 Sep
EU may back national trade bans with Israeli settlements The EU is considering giving its backing to member states that wish to block imports from illegal Israeli settlements at a national level, under measures set to be considered by the bloc next week. Middle East • 11 Jul
EU may back national trade bans with Israeli settlements The EU is considering giving its backing to member states that wish to block imports from illegal Israeli settlements at a national level, under measures set to be considered by the bloc next week. Middle East • 11 Jul
Why press freedom is crumbling in Trump's America The First Amendment, once the US's 'best protection for journalism', appears to be cracking under the weight of Donald Trump's second term, writes Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 20 Apr
Why press freedom is crumbling in Trump's America The First Amendment, once the US's 'best protection for journalism', appears to be cracking under the weight of Donald Trump's second term, writes Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 20 Apr
An 'extraordinary' post and the big initial questions US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has already described it as "one of the most extraordinary Truth posts of his Presidency". Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr
An 'extraordinary' post and the big initial questions US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has already described it as "one of the most extraordinary Truth posts of his Presidency". Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr
Nothing is 'reciprocal' about Donald Trump's tariffs With the weighted average EU tariff on US goods around 3%, Donald Trump's 20% is neither kind, nor reciprocal, writes Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr
Nothing is 'reciprocal' about Donald Trump's tariffs With the weighted average EU tariff on US goods around 3%, Donald Trump's 20% is neither kind, nor reciprocal, writes Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr
Is Netanyahu waging war in Gaza to hold onto power? For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the evidence increasingly suggests the war in Gaza is more about political survival than military strategy, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. World • 22 Mar
Is Netanyahu waging war in Gaza to hold onto power? For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the evidence increasingly suggests the war in Gaza is more about political survival than military strategy, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. World • 22 Mar
If the Gaza ceasefire lasts, it will be because of Trump While attention is naturally focused on events in the Middle East, the key to the Gaza ceasefire's survival almost certainly still lies in Washington, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 03 Feb
If the Gaza ceasefire lasts, it will be because of Trump While attention is naturally focused on events in the Middle East, the key to the Gaza ceasefire's survival almost certainly still lies in Washington, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. Analysis and Comment • 03 Feb
If the Gaza ceasefire lasts, it will be because of Trump While attention is naturally focused on events in the Middle East, the key to the Gaza ceasefire's survival almost certainly still lies in Washington, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. World • 03 Feb
If the Gaza ceasefire lasts, it will be because of Trump While attention is naturally focused on events in the Middle East, the key to the Gaza ceasefire's survival almost certainly still lies in Washington, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy. World • 03 Feb