Ceasefire holding as aid begins to arrive in Gaza The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza is holding, as humanitarian aid begins to enter the Israeli-blockaded enclave ravaged by 11 days of … Gaza • 22 May 21
UN chief warns of 'uncontainable crisis' in Middle East UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pleaded for an immediate end to deadly Israeli-Palestinian violence, warning a Security Council meeting that the fighting could plunge the … World • 16 May 21
Clashes in Jerusalem during second night of violence Israeli police clashed with Palestinians for a second night in annexed east Jerusalem, amid mounting tensions over a ban on gatherings and anger fuelled by … World • 24 Apr 21
Ireland joins UN calls for Israel to stop demolitions The United Nations, Ireland, and four other European members of the Security Council have called on Israel to stop demolitions of Bedouin settlements in the … Israel • 27 Feb 21
Two Palestinians killed as anger grows over Trump plan At least two Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank and 16 Israelis were hurt in a surge of violence that erupted amid … World • 07 Feb 20
Trump unveils Middle East peace plan, hails 'big step' President Donald Trump has unveiled long-awaited details of a US plan for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning it may represent the last chance at statehood … World • 28 Jan 20
UN condemns Israeli force against Palestinian civilians The United Nations has passed a resolution calling for international protection for civilians living in the occupied Palestinian territories. World • 14 Jun 18
UN Security Council to meet following strikes on Gaza The United Nations Security Council will meet tomorrow at the request of the United States to discuss Palestinian rocket and mortar attacks on Israel, diplomats … World • 29 May 18
The long road into and out of Gaza RTÉ's former Middle East correspondent Richard Downes describes the border crossing into Gaza. World • 19 May 18
Three Palestinians killed during Gaza-Israeli clashes Three Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gun fire during clashes on the Gaza border today, the enclave's health ministry has said. News • 27 Apr 18
Netanyahu says six countries considering embassy move Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that "at least half a dozen" countries were considering moving their embassies to Jerusalem following the US decision … World • 19 Apr 18
Israel to cut its UN contribution by $2m Israel is to cut its contribution to the United Nations budget by $2m - because of constant criticism by the UN Human Rights Council of … Israel • 30 Mar 17
What Man Can Do To Man Series2 EP9 “When I come back from these places, it’s such a culture-shock - because I’m leaving Gaza after an offensive, or the Democratic Republic of Congo … Voices • 07 Nov 16
Palestinians clash with police at Jerusalem mosque Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound today just hours before the start of the Jewish New Year, police and witnesses … News • 13 Sep 15
UN demands access to Yarmouk refugee camp The UN Security Council has demanded access for life-saving humanitarian aid to reach refugees trapped in Syria's Yarmouk camp after it was partly seized by … News • 07 Apr 15
Palestinians to put proposals to UNSC Palestinians are to present a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council next Wednesday. News • 15 Dec 14
Israeli dies after Jerusalem car ramming incident An Israeli man injured in an attack in which a Palestinian rammed his car into pedestrians earlier this week has died of his injuries. News • 07 Nov 14
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strike Two Palestinian fighters have been killed and another wounded after an Israeli drone strike in the Gaza Strip, emergency services said. News • 06 Jul 14
Palestinian youth was 'burned alive' Initial autopsy findings from the body of a Palestinian youth who was kidnapped and killed showed he was burned alive, the Palestinian attorney-general is reported … News • 05 Jul 14
Palestinians blame Israel for teenager's murder The Palestinian leadership has said it holds Israel responsible for the murder of an East Jerusalem teenager in a suspected revenge attack for the killing … News • 02 Jul 14
Funerals of three young Israelis take place The funerals have taken place of three young Israelis, who were abducted and killed in the occupied West Bank. News • 01 Jul 14
Israel blames Hamas over teen kidnappings Israel has said that Hamas militants had abducted three Israeli teenagers in the occupied West Bank. News • 15 Jun 14
Middle East peace deadline expires A US deadline for reaching a Middle East peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians has passed without agreement. News • 29 Apr 14
US court to review Jerusalem birthplace law The US Supreme Court has agreed to weigh the constitutionality of a US law that was designed to allow American citizens born in Jerusalem to … News • 21 Apr 14
Israel criticised over settlement plans Palestinian officials have criticised Israeli authorities over their decision to approve the construction of over 500 apartments in occupied East Jerusalem. News • 06 Feb 14
