TD among five held after Gaza flotilla intercepted Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan are among five Irish citizens detained by the Israel Defence Forces, after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted overnight. Middle East • 08 Oct 25
TD among five held after Gaza flotilla intercepted Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan are among five Irish citizens detained by the Israel Defence Forces, after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted overnight. Middle East • 08 Oct 25
Trump says may go to Middle East as peace deal 'close' US President Donald Trump has said that he may go to the Middle East at the end of this week as a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is "very close". Middle East • 08 Oct 25
Trump says may go to Middle East as peace deal 'close' US President Donald Trump has said that he may go to the Middle East at the end of this week as a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is "very close". Middle East • 08 Oct 25
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war's second anniversary Israeli tanks, boats and jets pounded parts of Gaza, giving Palestinians no respite on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to two years of war and underlining the challenges at talks on Donald Trump's plan to halt the conflict. Middle East • 07 Oct 25
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war's second anniversary Israeli tanks, boats and jets pounded parts of Gaza, giving Palestinians no respite on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to two years of war and underlining the challenges at talks on Donald Trump's plan to halt the conflict. Middle East • 07 Oct 25
Most Irish activists return after Israeli detention Most of the Irish citizens who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla have now arrived home. Ireland • 08 Oct 25
Most Irish activists return after Israeli detention Most of the Irish citizens who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla have now arrived home. Ireland • 08 Oct 25
Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israel Two activists have alleged that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention in Turkey, after being detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza. Middle East • 05 Oct 25
Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israel Two activists have alleged that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention in Turkey, after being detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza. Middle East • 05 Oct 25
Gazans cling to hope ceasefire deal is within reach After two long years of war, people in Gaza and in Israel are exhausted and cling to hopes of a lasting ceasefire. Middle East • 05 Oct 25
Gazans cling to hope ceasefire deal is within reach After two long years of war, people in Gaza and in Israel are exhausted and cling to hopes of a lasting ceasefire. Middle East • 05 Oct 25
Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap before talks Hamas has called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides prepared to meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. World • 05 Oct 25
Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap before talks Hamas has called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides prepared to meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. World • 05 Oct 25
Turkey says 137 flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul Some 137 activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza are being flown to Istanbul, Turkey's foreign ministry has said. Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Turkey says 137 flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul Some 137 activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza are being flown to Istanbul, Turkey's foreign ministry has said. Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Gazans hope Trump will force end to two-year-old war Exhausted Palestinians in Gaza clung to hopes that US President Donald Trump would keep up pressure on Israel to end a two-year-old war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced the entire population of more than two million. Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Gazans hope Trump will force end to two-year-old war Exhausted Palestinians in Gaza clung to hopes that US President Donald Trump would keep up pressure on Israel to end a two-year-old war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced the entire population of more than two million. Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Watch: Protesters in Tel Aviv call for end to war in Gaza Protesters in Tel Aviv have called for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Watch: Protesters in Tel Aviv call for end to war in Gaza Protesters in Tel Aviv have called for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Trump says Israel has agreed to withdrawal line from Gaza US President Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line from Gaza, which has been "shown to, and shared with, Hamas". Middle East • 04 Oct 25
Trump says Israel has agreed to withdrawal line from Gaza US President Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line from Gaza, which has been "shown to, and shared with, Hamas". Middle East • 04 Oct 25
All Irish on Gaza flotilla believed detained - organisers A coordinator for the Irish delegation on the Global Sumud Flotilla has said she believes all of the Irish citizens aboard the flotilla have now been detained. Middle East • 03 Oct 25
All Irish on Gaza flotilla believed detained - organisers A coordinator for the Irish delegation on the Global Sumud Flotilla has said she believes all of the Irish citizens aboard the flotilla have now been detained. Middle East • 03 Oct 25
As it happened: Israel to deport flotilla activists Follow live coverage of developments as Israel intercepts the latest flotilla heading towards Gaza. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
As it happened: Israel to deport flotilla activists Follow live coverage of developments as Israel intercepts the latest flotilla heading towards Gaza. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
At least 16 Irish held after Israel intercepts flotilla Israel has said it will deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed towards Gaza, adding that none of the vessels had breached its maritime blockade of the territory. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
At least 16 Irish held after Israel intercepts flotilla Israel has said it will deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed towards Gaza, adding that none of the vessels had breached its maritime blockade of the territory. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
As it happened: Gaza aid boats boarded by Israel At least eight Irish citizens were on board Global Sumud Flotilla vessels which were intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
As it happened: Gaza aid boats boarded by Israel At least eight Irish citizens were on board Global Sumud Flotilla vessels which were intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
SF senator among Irish on intercepted aid flotilla boats At least eight Irish citizens were on board Global Sumud Flotilla vessels which have been intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
SF senator among Irish on intercepted aid flotilla boats At least eight Irish citizens were on board Global Sumud Flotilla vessels which have been intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Middle East • 02 Oct 25
Gaza civil defence says 41 killed in Israeli attacks Gaza's civil defence agency and hospitals have said that Israeli forces killed at least 41 people across the territory, including 17 near an aid distribution centre. Middle East • 30 Sep 25
Gaza civil defence says 41 killed in Israeli attacks Gaza's civil defence agency and hospitals have said that Israeli forces killed at least 41 people across the territory, including 17 near an aid distribution centre. Middle East • 30 Sep 25
Trump: Hamas has three or four days to respond to deal US President Donald Trump has said he is giving Hamas "three or four days" to respond to his Gaza ceasefire plan, under which the group must fully disarm and be excluded from future roles in government. Middle East • 30 Sep 25
Trump: Hamas has three or four days to respond to deal US President Donald Trump has said he is giving Hamas "three or four days" to respond to his Gaza ceasefire plan, under which the group must fully disarm and be excluded from future roles in government. Middle East • 30 Sep 25
Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing US President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to back a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave, including a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Middle East • 29 Sep 25
Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing US President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to back a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave, including a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Middle East • 29 Sep 25
Israeli attacks kill 21 as Gaza death toll reaches 66,000 Israeli attacks have killed at least 21 people across Gaza today as health authorities in the enclave said the death toll from Israeli attacks had climbed to over 66,000 since October 2023. Middle East • 28 Sep 25
Israeli attacks kill 21 as Gaza death toll reaches 66,000 Israeli attacks have killed at least 21 people across Gaza today as health authorities in the enclave said the death toll from Israeli attacks had climbed to over 66,000 since October 2023. Middle East • 28 Sep 25
Hamas says it has not received US Gaza ceasefire plan Israeli attacks have killed 74 people in Gaza in the past day, health officials in the enclave have said, while Hamas said it has not received US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan. Middle East • 27 Sep 25
Hamas says it has not received US Gaza ceasefire plan Israeli attacks have killed 74 people in Gaza in the past day, health officials in the enclave have said, while Hamas said it has not received US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan. Middle East • 27 Sep 25
Aid flotilla to enter international waters towards Gaza An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza, organisers said, defying warnings from Israel that it would use any means to block the boats' access to the war-torn enclave. World • 26 Sep 25
Aid flotilla to enter international waters towards Gaza An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza, organisers said, defying warnings from Israel that it would use any means to block the boats' access to the war-torn enclave. World • 26 Sep 25
'Nothing left' in Gaza, says doctor evacuated to Ireland A doctor who had been working in Gaza until his evacuation to Ireland last week has said there is nothing left there. Middle East • 25 Sep 25
'Nothing left' in Gaza, says doctor evacuated to Ireland A doctor who had been working in Gaza until his evacuation to Ireland last week has said there is nothing left there. Middle East • 25 Sep 25
Spain, Italy deploy vessels to protect Gaza aid flotilla Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will join Italy in sending a military warship to assist an international flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza after it was attacked by drones off Greece. World • 25 Sep 25
Spain, Italy deploy vessels to protect Gaza aid flotilla Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will join Italy in sending a military warship to assist an international flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza after it was attacked by drones off Greece. World • 25 Sep 25
Palestinian leader rejects Hamas role in governance The Palestinian Authority's President Mahmoud Abbas has said Hamas would have no role in governing Palestinians and has affirmed his readiness to work with mediators to implement a Gaza peace plan. World • 25 Sep 25
Palestinian leader rejects Hamas role in governance The Palestinian Authority's President Mahmoud Abbas has said Hamas would have no role in governing Palestinians and has affirmed his readiness to work with mediators to implement a Gaza peace plan. World • 25 Sep 25
