Total of 23 Irish citizens leave Gaza through Rafah A total of 23 Irish citizens have crossed into Egypt from Gaza via the Rafah crossing, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál … Middle East • 16 Nov
Irish citizens could be on list to leave Gaza tomorrow Some Irish citizens in Gaza are being notified that their names may be on the list allowed to exit into Egypt tomorrow through the Rafah … Ireland • 14 Nov
Israel shows 'evidence' Hamas held hostages at hospital Israel's army has cited a discarded baby bottle, makeshift toilet and bullet-scarred motorbike as evidence Hamas held hostages in a Gaza hospital, as an Israeli … Middle East • 14 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
Call for Gaza hospital protection as conditions worsen Hundreds of people stranded in Gaza's biggest hospital are enduring "inhuman" conditions while heavy fighting rages around them, a doctor inside said, as US President … Middle East • 13 Nov
As it happened: DFA monitoring reports on Gaza internet The latest updates as Israel continues to bomb targets across Gaza since Hamas fighters carried out an unprecedented deadly attack on southern Israeli communities on … Middle East • 12 Nov
Fight to the death: Israel, Hamas and international law RTÉ's Tony Connelly looks at how Israel is interpreting international law, and whether or not there is a road to peace. Middle East • 13 Nov
Israel offers Gaza hospital evacuation for babies Israel's army said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital, but Palestinian officials said people inside were still trapped, with two newborns … World • 13 Nov
Fighting spurs 'catastrophic' scene at Gaza hospital Palestinians seeking refuge at Gaza's largest hospital and staff have said they are trapped in increasingly horrific conditions, with two premature infants dying due to … Middle East • 11 Nov
One child killed every ten minutes in Gaza - WHO Chief Director General of World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has told the UN Security Council that on average in Gaza a child is killed … Middle East • 11 Nov
What threat do Yemen's Houthis pose to Israel? Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Israel over its war on Hamas, but most have failed to … World • 10 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
Gaza health system at 'point of no return' - Red Cross The latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas as Gaza officials said Israel launched air strikes on or near at least three … Middle East • 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
As it happened: Gaza evacuations resume through Rafah Follow developments as they happened as 80 countries and international organisations met in Paris in a bid to coordinate aid for Gaza. Middle East • 09 Nov
Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza attacks, US says Israel has agreed to pause military operations in northern Gaza for four hours a day from today, the White House said, in the first sign … Middle East • 09 Nov
'Helpful discussions' on Irish citizens trapped in Gaza Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he had helpful discussions aimed at allowing Irish citizens leave Gaza and to secure the release of the young Irish-Israeli … Ireland • 10 Nov
'Mandela' figure needed to resolve Middle East conflict Former hostage Terry Waite has suggested a "Mandela figure" is needed to resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Middle East • 08 Nov
MSF describes 'catastrophic situation' in Gaza hospital Medical relief organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) has described a catastrophic situation at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, with Israeli Defense Forces … Middle East • 08 Nov
As it happened: Aid groups call for Gaza ceasefire Follow developments as Israel says forces are continuing to advance into the heart of Gaza City as its military campaign to defeat Hamas enters its … Middle East • 08 Nov
G7 backs 'pauses' in Gaza war, affirms Ukraine support G7 foreign ministers have said they support "humanitarian pauses and corridors" in the Hamas-Israel war but refrained from calling for a ceasefire. World • 08 Nov
Fierce fighting in north Gaza forces thousands to flee Thousands of Palestinians were fleeing on foot in a surge away from the fighting and intense bombardment in Gaza as Israel said it was tightening … Middle East • 08 Nov