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# Israel

UN Human Rights Chief: 'Plausible' that Israel is using starvation as weapon of war
Twelve people reportedly drowned trying to wade into the sea to get aid packages that went astray.
Hamas has called on the United States to stop its airdrop deliveries of aid into Gaza.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform.
US attempts to distance itself from Israel but decisive test to come over Rafah assault
Yesterday
27th March 2024
'It has to stop': Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Israel carries out overnight strikes on southern Gaza while pleas ring out for more aid
This week
24th March 2024 - 28th March 2024
Opinion: Israel's actions in Gaza have weakened our humanity — a ceasefire must come now
Israel continues strikes on Gaza despite UN ceasefire resolution
Seven people drown in Mediterranean trying to reach aid dropped into Gaza
Higgins says failure to implement Gaza ceasefire 'would be unforgiveable' after UN vote
The resolution demands an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a “lasting” truce.
Elsewhere, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have said that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza.
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
UN chief visits Gaza border as Israel vows to attack Rafah despite international condemnation
Israel steadfast on Rafah assault after US-backed ceasefire call vetoed at UN Security Council
United States unveils draft UN resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Canada halts future arms shipments to Israel as international pressure mounts and Gazans starve
Israel may be using starvation as a 'weapon of war' as food supplies in Gaza 'completely exhausted'
Ballet Ireland accused of 'dragging art into politics' by dropping Israeli choreographed performance
Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in a month as tension grows over Gaza
Did Varadkar do enough in the White House to push for peace and satisfy critics at home?
UN warns of 'imminent' famine in Gaza as civilians ordered to leave hospital due to air strikes
Varadkar says crisis in Gaza will form part of shamrock ceremony speech
Netanyahu vows to press on with Rafah offensive despite US warning invasion would be 'red line'
The Israeli Prime Minister said “no amount of international pressure will stop us from realising all the goals of the war”.
Gaza's health ministry said at least 92 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes overnight.
Envoys are planning to meet in Qatar to revive stalled talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
This month
March 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks expected to resume as Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah
The White House, which has said an assault on Rafah would be a “red line” without credible civilian protection plans, said it had not seen the plan.
Hamas has proposed a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with Israel sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations.
The main UN agency operating in the Palestinian enclave said that one in three children under two years of age are now acutely malnourished in northern Gaza.
Music producer: Irish acts should be commended for their SXSW boycott
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
Israeli military denies Gaza health ministry claim it killed at least 20 people waiting for food aid
The health ministry accused Israeli troops of opening fire from “tanks and helicopters” as Palestinians gathered at a roundabout in Gaza City.
Paul Murphy: There should be no shamrock for 'Genocide Joe' over his stance on Israel
President Higgins discusses ICJ case against Israel in phone call with South Africa president
US' highest-ranking elected Jewish American calls for elections in Israel
Biden's heart is 'in the right place' in relation to Gaza conflict, Varadkar says
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
UN told Israel is using 'starvation' in Gaza as a 'weapon of war'
Josep Borrell told the UN Security Council that the humanitarian crisis is “man-made”.
A Spanish charity vessel has begun its journey to Gaza from Cyprus, towing a barge with 200 tonnes of aid.
US charity World Central Kitchen has said work is "underway" on a jetty to unload the shipment.
Aid groups have been warning of the risk of famine in besieged Gaza for weeks.
Varadkar on Biden-White House visit: 'I'm not here to tell him off or tick him off'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the US president would get the same welcome in Ireland as he did last year.
President Michael D Higgins issues strongly worded statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The President said the “world has been warned” of the consequences of inaction in Gaza.
My Story: 'I am Gazan living in Ireland, my family is trapped in the hell that is Rafah'
Lyrics for Israel's re-written Eurovision song revealed after row over first submission
Hamas chief says still open to truce talks as Ramadan begins and US vessel sets sail with aid
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan begins tomorrow.
American officials said it is likely to be weeks before the pier is operational.
Meanwhile, Biden said he believes Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel”.
The health ministry in Gaza today said the number of deaths in Israel's bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza had risen to 31,045.
Aid ship from Cyprus 'ready' to sail for Gaza through maritime corridor
The head of the European Commission expressed hope that a maritime corridor could open tomorrow, although details remained unclear.
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the US military would build a "temporary pier" off Gaza's coast to bring in aid.
A humanitarian aid airdrop in the north of Gaza killed five people and wounded 10 yesterday.
Biden caught on hot mic saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a 'come to Jesus meeting'
Performers criticise RTÉ for omission of Lankum's acceptance speech about Gaza
US to build port off Gaza for emergency aid, Biden announces
Biden urged Israel to let more assistance into Gaza, though he still defended its military operation against Hamas.
Biden to announce plans for US military to build temporary Gaza port for aid deliveries
Israel will be allowed at Eurovision as its entry 'October Rain' is renamed 'Hurricane'