Israel releases Heneghan after Gaza flotilla intercepted Independent TD Barry Heneghan has said he has been released from detention by the Israeli Defence Forces after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted. Politics • 09 Oct 25
Israel releases Heneghan after Gaza flotilla intercepted Independent TD Barry Heneghan has said he has been released from detention by the Israeli Defence Forces after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted. Politics • 09 Oct 25
What do we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal Questions remain about the future of the Palestinian territory, its recovery and governance, writes Tania Reut. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
What do we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal Questions remain about the future of the Palestinian territory, its recovery and governance, writes Tania Reut. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
Peace deal shows rare hope after brutal two years of war After two years of war and numerous false dawns on the prospect of a ceasefire, last night marked a major breakthrough as Israel and Hamas finally signed off on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan. Analysis and Comment • 09 Oct 25
Peace deal shows rare hope after brutal two years of war After two years of war and numerous false dawns on the prospect of a ceasefire, last night marked a major breakthrough as Israel and Hamas finally signed off on the first phase of a Gaza peace plan. Analysis and Comment • 09 Oct 25
Key moments in the Gaza war US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan after more than two years of war that killed tens of thousands and unleashed a major humanitarian crisis. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
Key moments in the Gaza war US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan after more than two years of war that killed tens of thousands and unleashed a major humanitarian crisis. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
What we know about the new Gaza ceasefire deal US President Donald Trump announced last night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt - here's what we know so far. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
What we know about the new Gaza ceasefire deal US President Donald Trump announced last night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt - here's what we know so far. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
As it happened: Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza peace plan Look back at developments after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
As it happened: Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza peace plan Look back at developments after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan. Middle East • 09 Oct 25
Israeli government ratifies Gaza truce deal with Hamas Israel's government has ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza within 72 hours after that. Middle East • 10 Oct 25
Israeli government ratifies Gaza truce deal with Hamas Israel's government has ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held in Gaza within 72 hours after that. Middle East • 10 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
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
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
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
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
Ryanair halts winter flights to Tel Aviv on terminal row Ryanair said today it will not restart low-fare flights to and from Tel Aviv this winter, as the city's Ben Gurion Airport refused to confirm the airline's summer 2026 slots or guarantee access to its low-cost terminal. Business • 30 Sep 25
Ryanair halts winter flights to Tel Aviv on terminal row Ryanair said today it will not restart low-fare flights to and from Tel Aviv this winter, as the city's Ben Gurion Airport refused to confirm the airline's summer 2026 slots or guarantee access to its low-cost terminal. Business • 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
