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Gaza

Last year
2025
Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas as ceasefire deal comes under threat
Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey sign declaration as guarantors of Gaza peace deal
While the Palestinian president is in attendance, Benhamin Netanyahu will not attend.
Simon Harris says it's 'unlikely' Irish peacekeepers will be deployed to Gaza 'at this stage'
Emotional scenes in Israel and Palestine as captives from both sides are released
This morning, Hamas released the final 20 living Israeli hostages, all of whom have since arrived in Israel.
Irish author and doctor among flotilla activists released from Israeli prison
Trump setting off for Middle East to mark Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas and Israel captive exchange set to take place tomorrow morning
Israeli army says Gaza ceasefire is now in effect as thousands of Palestinians head North
The ceasefire came into effect at 12pm (10am Irish time).
Opinion: Ceasefire in Gaza is welcome, but our work has only just begun
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne
US says it will deploy 200 troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce after Israel and Hamas agree to pause
Barry Heneghan returns to Ireland after being detained while attempting to provide aid to Gaza
In Pictures: Here's how people in Israel and Palestine celebrated news of the ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal that could end the war.
Gaza ceasefire deal: Israeli cabinet to vote on first phase of plan agreed with Hamas overnight
Hamas is to release all hostages while Israel will pull its troops back to an agreed line, US President Donald Trump said.
What's been agreed in the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Tens of thousands of pre-school age children in Gaza are starving to death
A new study in The Lancet is based on examinations of 219,783 children from January 2024 to August 2025.
Trump's son-in-law joins US delegation for Israel-Hamas peace talks in Egypt
Author and TD among five Irish people on board latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
The Tánaiste denounced the activists’ detention by Israel as illegal.
Hamas and Israel resume US peace plan talks as 7 October anniversary marked
Thousands of Israelis mourn victims of October 7 attack as Taoiseach condemns 'heinous terror'
Irish flotilla participants claim they were deprived of clean water and mattresses in Israeli detention
Greta Thunberg hailed by crowds in Athens after release from Israeli detention
Emergency motion demanding release of Irish citizens in Israel tabled at Dublin City council
Israeli and Hamas negotiators due in Cairo for talks to progress Trump’s peace plan
Lawyers for Irish flotilla detainees express concern about 'mistreatment' by Israeli authorities
Trump says Hamas must accept proposed peace deal quickly 'or all bets will be off'
'We have met Gaels for Gaza': GAA President on Allianz, the NFL, and amateurism
Pro-Palestine activists pepper-sprayed and two arrested during protest at Port Tunnel
'We have met Gaels for Gaza': GAA President on Allianz, the NFL, and amateurism
GAA find themselves answering questions on ethics and business on a day of transformation for Gaelic football.
Trump tells Israel to 'immediately' stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to make a deal
Hamas has responded after Trump gave the group a deadline to agree to his plan, or else face “all hell”.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan or face 'all hell'
Last Sumud Flotilla boat intercepted as a second aid convoy makes its way to Gaza
TDs slam Israeli 'piracy and kidnapping' as flotilla organisers name 16 Irish people captured
Dublin Port Tunnel reopens after Palestine protest but drivers still face significant delays
Seven Irish citizens among activists detained as Israeli forces seize flotilla ships, organisers say
It is understood that at least four vessels have already been boarded by Israeli forces.
What's in the 20-point plan that Trump has proposed for peace in Gaza?
The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and the gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
View from Gaza: 'They recognise Palestine now — while we are being killed?'
Donald Trump unveils plan for peace in Gaza - with a job for Tony Blair
Independent Ireland councillor in legal bid to stop Bob Vylan concert after TD wrote to venue
Gaza death toll climbs above 66,000 as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump