Palestinian official Saeb Erekat 'critical' in hospital Long-time chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat is in a medically induced coma, according to the Israeli hospital in Jerusalem where he is being treated for ... World • 19 Oct 20
Israel must act according to US peace plan - Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke of the complexities of Israel's planned de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank, saying after talks with ... World • 13 May 20
Tánaiste announces €8.8m water plant investment in Gaza Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney is in Gaza, where Ireland has announced investment of €8.8 million in a new waste water treatment ... World • 03 Dec 19
Israeli army to investigate harm to Gaza civilians Israel's military has said it will investigate unanticipated civilian casualties in a strike on an Islamic Jihad target in the Gaza Strip. World • 15 Nov 19
Tlaib rejects Israel's offer to visit West Bank family US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has rejected Israel's offer to allow her to visit her grandmother in the West Bank. World • 16 Aug 19
Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers have clashed at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site as overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays led to tensions there. World • 11 Aug 19
Israel demolishes Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem Israeli forces demolished a cluster of Palestinian homes near a military barrier on the outskirts of Jerusalem, in the face of protests and international criticism. World • 22 Jul 19
US launches €50bn plan for peace in Middle East The United States has launched a $50 billion economic formula for Israeli-Palestinian peace, saying an investment programme for the Palestinians was a precondition for ending ... World • 25 Jun 19
Important or nonsense - What is Peace to Prosperity? The Peace to Prosperity economic workshop, which opens in Bahrain today, is billed as the start of a new approach that its organisers hope will ... World • 25 Jun 19
Palestinians reject US investment plan for Middle East Palestinian leaders have dismissed a US plan for investment in the Middle East as an attempt to buy off their hopes for independence US • 23 Jun 19
Israel to attend US-led Palestinian conference Israelis will attend a US-led conference in Bahrain next week on proposals for the Palestinian economy as part of a coming peace plan, Foreign Minister ... World • 16 Jun 19
Little to unite Israelis and Palestinians in Hebron Revered by Jews and Muslims alike, Abraham, the biblical patriarch, is said to be buried in Hebron. But it's hard to see anything else in ... World • 20 May 19
At least 65 Palestinians wounded on Gaza-Israel border Israeli troops wounded at least 65 Palestinians at the Gaza border during protests to mark the 71st anniversary of the "Nakba", or catastrophe, when many ... World • 16 May 19
Israel reopens Gaza crossing as mediators push for deal Israel has reopened its commercial crossing with Gaza, a day after a Palestinian protest along the volatile frontier. World • 31 Mar 19
Israel begins construction of new Gaza border barrier Israel has said that work to strengthen its border with the Gaza has entered a new phase, with construction starting on a massive new barrier ... World • 03 Feb 19
Palestine funding cuts having major impact - Trócaire Funding cuts to Palestinian aid by the United States have had a massive impact on refugee camps in the West Bank, according to the head ... World • 14 Jan 19
Israel vows to block Palestine's UN membership bid Israel has vowed to work with the United States to block a bid by the Palestinians for full membership in the United Nations. World • 27 Dec 18
Ireland to provide extra €2m to Palestinian refugees The Government has announced that it is to provide an additional €2m to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. World • 22 Dec 18
UN, Palestinians launch aid appeal after funding cuts The United Nations and the Palestinian Authority have appealed for $350 million in aid for Palestinians next year, saying much more was needed but they ... World • 17 Dec 18
Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital Australia has formally recognised West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy. World • 15 Dec 18
Seanad passes Occupied Territories Bill The Seanad has passed legislation that would ban the importation of Israeli goods produced in the occupied Palestinian territories. Politics • 05 Dec 18
Israel launches airstrikes as rockets fired from Gaza Israel has launched more airstrikes on Gaza as Palestinians kept up rocket fire on Israeli territory, in the worst surge of violence since a 2014 ... World • 13 Nov 18
US downgrades Palestinian mission into Israel embassy The United States has downgraded its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, placing it under the authority of the US embassy to Israel. World • 19 Oct 18
Six Palestinians reportedly killed on Gaza border Israeli forces have killed at least six Palestinians during protests along Gaza's border, according to a spokesman for Gaza's Health Ministry. World • 12 Oct 18
Plans for informal Palestinian peace talks in Ireland Plans are being formalised to host an informal peace summit in Ireland, to facilitate talks between some European and Arab leaders. Ireland • 22 Sep 18
