Aid trucks resume Gaza border crossings after closure More than 100 aid trucks crossed the Egyptian side of Gaza's Rafah border crossing yesterday following a three-day closure. Middle East • 04 Mar
Aid trucks resume Gaza border crossings after closure More than 100 aid trucks crossed the Egyptian side of Gaza's Rafah border crossing yesterday following a three-day closure. Middle East • 04 Mar
UN chief calls for Israel to re-open Gaza crossings UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Israel to re-open Gaza border crossings it closed after launching the war against Iran along with the United States. Middle East • 02 Mar
UN chief calls for Israel to re-open Gaza crossings UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Israel to re-open Gaza border crossings it closed after launching the war against Iran along with the United States. Middle East • 02 Mar
Israeli fire kills eight people in Gaza as truce falters Israeli attacks killed eight people in Gaza yesterday, the territory's health officials said, as the Israeli military said it killed a militant who posed a threat to its forces in the south of the enclave. Middle East • 27 Feb
Israeli fire kills eight people in Gaza as truce falters Israeli attacks killed eight people in Gaza yesterday, the territory's health officials said, as the Israeli military said it killed a militant who posed a threat to its forces in the south of the enclave. Middle East • 27 Feb
Thousands attend march for Palestine in Dublin Thousands of people have attended a protest march in support of Palestine in Dublin city centre. Dublin • 21 Feb
Thousands attend march for Palestine in Dublin Thousands of people have attended a protest march in support of Palestine in Dublin city centre. Dublin • 21 Feb
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10 people At least 10 people have been killed and 50 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, two security sources told Reuters, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area. Middle East • 20 Feb
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10 people At least 10 people have been killed and 50 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, two security sources told Reuters, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area. Middle East • 20 Feb
Israel's West Bank move 'de facto annexation' - UN A top UN official warned today that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation." Middle East • 18 Feb
Israel's West Bank move 'de facto annexation' - UN A top UN official warned today that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation." Middle East • 18 Feb
Board of Peace members pledge over $5 billion - Trump US President Donald Trump said Board of Peace member states will announce at an upcoming meeting on Thursday a pledge of more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Middle East • 16 Feb
Board of Peace members pledge over $5 billion - Trump US President Donald Trump said Board of Peace member states will announce at an upcoming meeting on Thursday a pledge of more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Middle East • 16 Feb
Four months on from ceasefire, Gazans still being killed Since the ceasefire in Gaza was declared last October, hundreds of people have been killed and injured, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 15 Feb
Four months on from ceasefire, Gazans still being killed Since the ceasefire in Gaza was declared last October, hundreds of people have been killed and injured, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 15 Feb
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, health officials say Israeli airstrikes and gunfire have killed five Palestinians in Gaza, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine a four-month-old, US-brokered truce in the enclave. Gaza • 10 Feb
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, health officials say Israeli airstrikes and gunfire have killed five Palestinians in Gaza, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine a four-month-old, US-brokered truce in the enclave. Gaza • 10 Feb
Netanyahu tells Witkoff PA will not govern Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Steve Witkoff in Jerusalem today that the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) would not be part of post-war Gaza's governance "in any way". Middle East • 03 Feb
Netanyahu tells Witkoff PA will not govern Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Steve Witkoff in Jerusalem today that the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) would not be part of post-war Gaza's governance "in any way". Middle East • 03 Feb
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing with tight limits Israel has reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the war to return for the first time. Middle East • 02 Feb
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing with tight limits Israel has reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the war to return for the first time. Middle East • 02 Feb
Israel to hold funeral for last hostage recovered The funeral of the last Israeli hostage recovered from Gaza is set to take place in his hometown of Meitar. Middle East • 28 Jan
Israel to hold funeral for last hostage recovered The funeral of the last Israeli hostage recovered from Gaza is set to take place in his hometown of Meitar. Middle East • 28 Jan
School materials enter Gaza, UN agency says The UN children's agency has said it had for the first time in two-and-a-half years been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into Gaza after they were previously blocked by Israeli authorities. Middle East • 27 Jan
School materials enter Gaza, UN agency says The UN children's agency has said it had for the first time in two-and-a-half years been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into Gaza after they were previously blocked by Israeli authorities. Middle East • 27 Jan
Israel says body of last hostage retrieved from Gaza The Israeli military has said that it has retrieved the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza. Middle East • 26 Jan
Israel says body of last hostage retrieved from Gaza The Israeli military has said that it has retrieved the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza. Middle East • 26 Jan
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza An Israeli air strike has killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone. World • 21 Jan
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza An Israeli air strike has killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone. World • 21 Jan
Does Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' undermine the UN? The UN has had its fair share of knocks over its 80 years, but the latest move by US President Donald Trump to set up a rival organisation under his personal stewardship could prove its biggest challenge yet, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 20 Jan
Does Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' undermine the UN? The UN has had its fair share of knocks over its 80 years, but the latest move by US President Donald Trump to set up a rival organisation under his personal stewardship could prove its biggest challenge yet, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 20 Jan
Hamas says committee formation key to Gaza truce A senior Hamas official has welcomed the formation of a technocratic committee to govern post-war Gaza, saying it would help consolidate the ceasefire and prevent a return to fighting. Middle East • 15 Jan
Hamas says committee formation key to Gaza truce A senior Hamas official has welcomed the formation of a technocratic committee to govern post-war Gaza, saying it would help consolidate the ceasefire and prevent a return to fighting. Middle East • 15 Jan
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire - UN At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said. Middle East • 13 Jan
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire - UN At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said. Middle East • 13 Jan
Ireland to give €42m in aid to Palestine, says McEntee Ireland is to give €42 million in aid to the people of Palestine over the course of 2026, up from €36m last year. Ireland • 13 Jan
Ireland to give €42m in aid to Palestine, says McEntee Ireland is to give €42 million in aid to the people of Palestine over the course of 2026, up from €36m last year. Ireland • 13 Jan
Media group criticises Israel over Gaza press ban An international media association has criticised the Israeli government for maintaining its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, calling the move disappointing. Middle East • 06 Jan
Media group criticises Israel over Gaza press ban An international media association has criticised the Israeli government for maintaining its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, calling the move disappointing. Middle East • 06 Jan
Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son's treatment A mother whose son lost a leg in a bombing in Gaza has said the offer to receive medical treatment in Ireland was a "golden opportunity". Ireland • 04 Jan
Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son's treatment A mother whose son lost a leg in a bombing in Gaza has said the offer to receive medical treatment in Ireland was a "golden opportunity". Ireland • 04 Jan
Israel's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EU The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza under new registration rules would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population. Middle East • 31 Dec 25
Israel's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EU The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza under new registration rules would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population. Middle East • 31 Dec 25
'Hope feels dangerous' - mixed emotions for Gazan student Gratitude, fear and guilt - these are the three words Ghada Ashour chose to sum up how she felt about leaving Gaza in August this year. Middle East • 28 Dec 25
'Hope feels dangerous' - mixed emotions for Gazan student Gratitude, fear and guilt - these are the three words Ghada Ashour chose to sum up how she felt about leaving Gaza in August this year. Middle East • 28 Dec 25
Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas since Gaza war Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years. Middle East • 24 Dec 25
Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas since Gaza war Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years. Middle East • 24 Dec 25
Palestinian doctor in Ireland calls for more aid for Gaza A Palestinian doctor living in Co Meath, whose family members have been killed in the war in Gaza, has called for more aid for the people of the enclave. Middle East • 23 Dec 25
Palestinian doctor in Ireland calls for more aid for Gaza A Palestinian doctor living in Co Meath, whose family members have been killed in the war in Gaza, has called for more aid for the people of the enclave. Middle East • 23 Dec 25
