What does it take to make a ceasefire last? While the latest ceasefire in Gaza is under strain, Irish history shows this does not necessarily mean the wider peace plan will fail Gaza • 29 Oct
What does it take to make a ceasefire last? While the latest ceasefire in Gaza is under strain, Irish history shows this does not necessarily mean the wider peace plan will fail Gaza • 29 Oct
Did Trump's take on diplomacy change the course of Gaza war? Trump's "dead cat diplomacy" in recent weeks has proven to be his single most effective leverage in bringing Israel and Hamas to this agreement Gaza • 09 Oct
Did Trump's take on diplomacy change the course of Gaza war? Trump's "dead cat diplomacy" in recent weeks has proven to be his single most effective leverage in bringing Israel and Hamas to this agreement Gaza • 09 Oct
Why a growing number of Israeli soldiers are refusing to serve After almost two years of fighting, calculations suggest there's been a 30% downturn in reserve deployment Israel • 08 Sep
Why a growing number of Israeli soldiers are refusing to serve After almost two years of fighting, calculations suggest there's been a 30% downturn in reserve deployment Israel • 08 Sep
How hunger and starvation are used as political weapons in Gaza Hunger has been used as a weapon of war for millennia, but is now recognised both morally and legally as a crime against humanity Gaza • 13 Aug
How hunger and starvation are used as political weapons in Gaza Hunger has been used as a weapon of war for millennia, but is now recognised both morally and legally as a crime against humanity Gaza • 13 Aug
Will recognition of Palestine as a state make a real difference? The growing wave of recognition of Palestine marks a strategic turning point which could open new opportunities for Palestinian statehood Palestine • 06 Aug
Will recognition of Palestine as a state make a real difference? The growing wave of recognition of Palestine marks a strategic turning point which could open new opportunities for Palestinian statehood Palestine • 06 Aug
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
How Gaza's children face a lifetime of harm from food blockade The forced starvation of Gaza's children will have profound, long-term and generational health consequences for survivors Gaza • 13 Jun
How Gaza's children face a lifetime of harm from food blockade The forced starvation of Gaza's children will have profound, long-term and generational health consequences for survivors Gaza • 13 Jun
The maths behind the public votes at Eurovision 2025 Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision 2025 • 18 May
The maths behind the public votes at Eurovision 2025 Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision 2025 • 18 May
Gaza ceasefire: what it means for peace in the Middle East After 15 months of bitter conflict a ceasefire deal has been agreed, but there are still twists and uncertainties Brainstorm • 16 Jan
Gaza ceasefire: what it means for peace in the Middle East After 15 months of bitter conflict a ceasefire deal has been agreed, but there are still twists and uncertainties Brainstorm • 16 Jan
What will be the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on Gaza war? The killing of the Hamas leader is certainly a defining moment in the current conflict, but it's unlikely to bring an end to the war Middle East • 18 Oct 24
What will be the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on Gaza war? The killing of the Hamas leader is certainly a defining moment in the current conflict, but it's unlikely to bring an end to the war Middle East • 18 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
Why would Iran take the risk of direct war with Israel? If Iran doesn't act, there's a serious risk of undermining its own state identity as anti-Israel and anti-US Iran • 02 Oct 24
Why would Iran take the risk of direct war with Israel? If Iran doesn't act, there's a serious risk of undermining its own state identity as anti-Israel and anti-US Iran • 02 Oct 24
Why Israeli invasion could push Lebanon into total state collapse Lebanon is a vulnerable country that has been plagued by devastating economic and political crises, corruption, and human rights violations Lebanon • 01 Oct 24
Why Israeli invasion could push Lebanon into total state collapse Lebanon is a vulnerable country that has been plagued by devastating economic and political crises, corruption, and human rights violations Lebanon • 01 Oct 24
Why it would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon Is a ground invasion now inevitable, and, if so, what would that mean for Hezbollah and Lebanon? Middle East • 30 Sep 24
Why it would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon Is a ground invasion now inevitable, and, if so, what would that mean for Hezbollah and Lebanon? Middle East • 30 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
How Israel uses financial control as punishment against Palestine Israel has withheld funds six times since the peace accords of the 1990s, when it began collecting tax on behalf of the Palestinian Authority Palestine • 29 May 24
How Israel uses financial control as punishment against Palestine Israel has withheld funds six times since the peace accords of the 1990s, when it began collecting tax on behalf of the Palestinian Authority Palestine • 29 May 24
Here's what Israelis and Palestinians think of two-state solution Comparing polling on power sharing in Northern Ireland to polling on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine indicates it can be achieved Palestine • 22 May 24
Here's what Israelis and Palestinians think of two-state solution Comparing polling on power sharing in Northern Ireland to polling on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine indicates it can be achieved Palestine • 22 May 24
Why did Ireland give Israel 10 points at the Eurovision? Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision • 14 May 24
Why did Ireland give Israel 10 points at the Eurovision? Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome Eurovision • 14 May 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
Should Ireland intervene in South Africa's case against Israel? While some believe Ireland needs to take action now, the Government wants to wait for the court's preliminary findings, so who is right? International Court of Justice • 25 Jan 24
Should Ireland intervene in South Africa's case against Israel? While some believe Ireland needs to take action now, the Government wants to wait for the court's preliminary findings, so who is right? International Court of Justice • 25 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
