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Gaza

January
January 2026
'Paying a billion dollars? We won't be doing that': Harris doubles down on Board of Peace remarks
Taoiseach wants 'clarification' on Trump 'Board of Peace' as Harris says there are 'red flags'
Trump has unveiled his 'Board of Peace' in Davos - here's what we know
The US President will chair the organisation, and countries who want to be permanent members will need to pay $1 billion.
Israel kills three journalists in Gaza as death toll since 'ceasefire' nears 500
‘Six-seven’ voted children's slang word of the Year
Vladimir Putin invited to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' as Ireland mulls its own involvement
The fight for resources: If 2025 was the year of war, 2026 could be the land-grab year
Emma DeSouza
Martin denies Government is moving away from Occupied Territories Bill in favour of 'peace process approach'
A ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and his son-in-law to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
McEntee says Ireland will 'play its part' as Gaza ceasefire plan enters second phase
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved ceasefire violation allegations
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Aid workers at the Al-Ghabawi facility called it ‘death by bureaucracy’ as the vital aid supplies sit gathering dust.
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Laurence McKeown
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.
DJ Próvaí interview: The man in the balaclava sits down to talk about what's next for Kneecap
An soiscéal de réir DJ Próvaí - fás Kneecap ó na laethanta luatha in ailéar i mBéal Feirste
European countries (including Ireland) condemn new Israeli law blocking water and power to UNRWA
'Survival call': Palestinian mother thanks Ireland for son’s treatment after Gaza evacuation
The future of Gaza: Should Ireland contribute troops to the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force?
Ray Murphy
'The settlers had an outpost near the school. They would walk and drive through, armed.'
Irish solicitor Sharon Devereux says that now more than ever Palestinians live in a two-tiered society in the West Bank.
Last year
2025
Doctors Without Borders urges Israel to allow it to continue operating in Gaza ahead of ban
Israel bans Doctors Without Borders and around 25 other NGOs from working in Gaza
Trump says Israel 'lived up to the plan' for Gaza ceasefire and calls on Hamas to disarm
Sinn Féin may boycott US St Patrick's Day trip again next year
This year the party boycotted the visit in protest over US involvement in the genocide in Gaza.
Ireland, Japan, France and more condemn new Israeli settlements in the West Bank
‘I’ll never give up’ says Dublin surgeon refused entry to Gaza Strip for third time
Dr Mohamed Shaalan had volunteered to enter Gaza with a team of WHO medical workers earlier this month, but was denied entry.
Nativity scene recreated in Dublin shows baby Jesus lying in rubble ‘in solidarity with Gaza’
Popemobile that was converted into mobile health station being barred from entry to Gaza
Sinn Féin urges Keir Starmer to intervene in pro-Palestine hunger strike before someone dies
Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
Three children die from exposure to the cold in Gaza as winter storm batters the territory
According to a UN report, 761 displacement sites hosting about 850,000 people are at high risk of flooding.
Minister clarifies comments on Occupied Territories Bill, says legal advice on 'services' still under consideration
2024 Eurovision winner hands back trophy due to Israel’s participation
Iceland becomes fifth country to withdraw from Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
Reporters Without Borders says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year
Lawyer: There is no excuse for the government to keep delaying the Occupied Territories Bill
Gerry Liston
Netanyahu expects to move to second phase of Gaza truce soon as he prepares to meet Trump
Taoiseach backs Eurovision boycott but DUP says it 'won’t make a jot of difference'