Israel ceases fire and Gazans start returning home Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza and began to pull back its forces today, as tens of thousands of exhausted Palestinians made their way back to their devastated homes. Middle East • 2 hrs
Israel ceases fire and Gazans start returning home Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza and began to pull back its forces today, as tens of thousands of exhausted Palestinians made their way back to their devastated homes. Middle East • 2 hrs
As it happened: UN to ramp up delivery of aid into Gaza Follow developments as Palestinians trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to their abandoned homes, after a ceasefire took effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from urban areas. Middle East • 3 hrs
As it happened: UN to ramp up delivery of aid into Gaza Follow developments as Palestinians trekked over the wastelands of Gaza to return to their abandoned homes, after a ceasefire took effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from urban areas. Middle East • 3 hrs
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 • 17 hrs
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 • 17 hrs
Gaza family kept apart by war 'dream of safe life' When Manal Rizq called her brother Waleed in Gaza, there was music playing in the background. Middle East • 16 hrs
Gaza family kept apart by war 'dream of safe life' When Manal Rizq called her brother Waleed in Gaza, there was music playing in the background. Middle East • 16 hrs
Long-term peace in Middle East requires tenacious effort The Israel-Hamas peace agreement could be far-reaching, not just ending the war in Gaza, but also opening a pathway towards a long elusive settlement to the Middle East conflict. Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs
Long-term peace in Middle East requires tenacious effort The Israel-Hamas peace agreement could be far-reaching, not just ending the war in Gaza, but also opening a pathway towards a long elusive settlement to the Middle East conflict. Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Irish citizens en route home after Israeli detention All Irish citizens who were detained last week after the flotilla they were on was intercepted by Israeli forces have been released and are on their way home to Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said. Middle East • 06 Oct
Irish citizens en route home after Israeli detention All Irish citizens who were detained last week after the flotilla they were on was intercepted by Israeli forces have been released and are on their way home to Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said. Middle East • 06 Oct
Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt on Trump peace plan Delegations from Hamas and Israel have begun indirect talks in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, under a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. Middle East • 06 Oct
Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt on Trump peace plan Delegations from Hamas and Israel have begun indirect talks in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, under a plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. Middle East • 06 Oct
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament Local committees in Syria cast their ballots for members of a transitional parliament in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the new lawmakers to be appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. Middle East • 05 Oct
Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament Local committees in Syria cast their ballots for members of a transitional parliament in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the new lawmakers to be appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. Middle East • 05 Oct
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More than 350 arrested at pro-Palestine protest in London At least 355 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London which are taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack. Middle East • 04 Oct
More than 350 arrested at pro-Palestine protest in London At least 355 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London which are taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack. Middle East • 04 Oct
