Live Four-day pause in fighting and aid to enter Gaza Follow developments after Israel and Hamas reached a deal that will see the release of 50 hostages and a four-day pause in fighting. Middle East • 6 mins
As it happened: Body of hostage 'found near hospital' As it happened: Israeli soldiers near Gaza's largest hospital found the body of a hostage seized by Hamas militants in their attacks on southern Israel … Middle East • 16 Nov
As it happened: Hamas centre found in hospital - IDF Follow live updates as Israeli forces raid Gaza's biggest hospital in a "targeted" operation against Hamas. Middle East • 15 Nov
Israeli troops enter Al Shifa hospital in Hamas raid Israeli troops have entered Gaza's biggest hospital and are searching its rooms and basement following a days-long siege that caused global alarm over the fate … Middle East • 15 Nov
Hamas has command centre at Gaza hospital - US The White House has said its independent intelligence supported Israel's claim that Hamas was using Gaza's hospitals, including its biggest, to hide command posts and … Middle East • 14 Nov
As it happened: Israeli envoy responds to Dáil motion Follow developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the WHO says Gaza's largest hospital is no longer functioning. Middle East • 13 Nov
Media groups deny allegations they knew of Hamas attack Major international media outlets have strongly denied that their Gaza photographers had prior knowledge of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October, following allegations … World • 10 Nov
Oil prices set for third weekly decline in a row Oil prices rose today but are set to fall for a third week amid signs of slowing demand and as market attention turns to a … Business • 10 Nov
Palestinians say Gaza hospitals, school hit by strikes Palestinian officials have said Israeli air strikes hit three Gaza hospitals and a school today, killing at least 22 people. Middle East • 10 Nov
Oil heads for weekly loss as supply concerns ease Oil prices were little changed today, but were headed for a second week of losses as supply concerns driven by conflict in the Middle East … Business • 03 Nov
US urges 'pauses' in fighting as Israel besieges Gaza Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has met Israeli leaders to call for more to be done to protect Palestinian civilians during the war to destroy … Middle East • 04 Nov
As it happened: Israel hits Hezbollah targets Follow live developments as the conflict in Gaza rages for a 27th day, with more foreign nationals set to leave by the Rafah border crossing. World • 02 Nov
Israeli military says it has Gaza City surrounded Israel's military has said its forces have surrounded the Hamas stronghold of Gaza City after a day that saw the Palestinian territory pounded by deadly … Middle East • 02 Nov
Oil prices up over 2% as Middle East conflict rages Oil prices climbed about 2% today ahead of a keenly watched meeting of the US Federal Reserve for clues on interest rate policy, while the … Business • 01 Nov
'I went through hell', says freed Israeli hostage An elderly Israeli hostage who was released by Hamas overnight told reporters outside a hospital in Tel Aviv that she "went through hell," during the … World • 24 Oct
Oil set for second weekly gain on Gaza escalation fears Oil prices climbed today and were on track to rise for a second week on heightened fears that the Israel-Palestinians crisis may spread in the … Business • 20 Oct
As it happened: Aid to cross Rafah 'within 48 hours' Developments in Gaza and Israel as they happened today as US President Joe Biden asked Americans to spend billions more dollars to help Israel fight … Middle East • 20 Oct
As it happened: Medical aid for Gaza 'ready to go' Developments in Gaza and Israel as they happened where the region remains volatile in the aftermath of an explosion at Gaza's Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital. Middle East • 19 Oct
Oil spikes as Middle East woe heightens supply concerns Oil prices climbed about 2% to a two-week high today on a bigger-than-expected US storage draw and as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten … Business • 18 Oct
As it happened: Israel to allow aid into Gaza via Egypt Follow all the developments on the conflict in Israel and Gaza here Middle East • 18 Oct
Biden: US data shows Israel not behind hospital strike The White House has said that US intelligence based on aerial images and intercepted communications shows Israel was not to blame for this week's strike … Middle East • 19 Oct
Israel-Hamas conflict a result of 'diplomatic failure' President Michael D Higgins has said the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas is a "consequence of diplomatic failure" and that is a "dangerous position" … Ireland • 17 Oct
At least 500 dead in strike on Gaza hospital complex Around 500 Palestinians have been killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital that Palestinian health authorities said was caused by an Israeli air strike … World • 18 Oct
24 hours for aid to enter Gaza before 'catastrophe' Gaza has only "24 hours of water, electricity and fuel left", the regional head of the United Nations' World Health Organization told AFP, as pressure … World • 16 Oct
The Israel-Palestine conflict - a brief history People often describe the Israel-Palestine conflict as one that goes back decades. Though it is now a modern territorial dispute - two nations, one land … World • 16 Oct