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Friday 22 September 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Conflict

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Up to 7,000 march as Dublin comes out in force to support Gaza
About 20,000 people also marched in London today.
Ukraine claims Russia attempted to send troops disguised as aid mission
The move was averted through diplomatic channels.
In pics: Talks in tatters as Gaza rocket fire and air strikes resume
Hamas rejected a proposed extension to the 72-hour ceasefire and a 12-year-old boy has already been killed since the fighting resumed.
Poll: Should the US go ahead with Iraq air strikes?
Obama said warplanes will launch strikes if neccessary – do you agree?
Thousands of Iraqis flee ISIS militants in panic as France calls 'urgent' UNSC meeting
The situation for Iraqis in the north-west of their country ” is becoming increasingly dire” according to an Amnesty adviser in the area.
72-hour ceasefire in Gaza begins - moments after attacks from both sides
Just before it began, Hamas militants fired rockets at central Israel, while the Israeli air force staged five raids.
New Gaza conflict murals appear in Belfast
A child was killed by an Israeli air strike today – just minutes into an Israeli-declared truce.
Gaza waits as another ceasefire is declared
Israel announced the seven-hour ceasefire in all areas except Rafah.
Young faces of war: Syrian children bereaved, homeless and losing hope
When will it stop? Syrian children killed, injured and left homeless as conflict continues.
End in sight? Israel says it's safe to return to some parts of Gaza
While in Ireland, thousands rallied to protest against the conflict.
Gaza truce in tatters as 27 are killed by intensive Israeli shelling
Israel claim that eight rockets and mortars have been fired across the border by Hamas.
Opinion: Neither nation can survive without freedom and independence for the Palestinians
Israeli peace activist Nurit Peled-Elhanan calls on the international community to help end settlement expansion and bring peace to the region.
'Miracle' Gaza baby born to dead mother is said to have died
The hospital has not confirmed the baby’s death,
Seanad called on to have 'meaningful' impact with its Gaza debate today
The senators will also debate the crisis in Ukraine – although some members of the Seanad are on holidays.
Have you seen the mural about the Gaza conflict painted on the Falls Road?
The artwork calls for the “immediate expulsion of all Israeli diplomats from Éire”.
UNRWA spokesperson breaks down during TV interview on Palestinians' rights
Chris Gunness was overcome as he spoke about conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.
In pics: Israeli plane drops leaflets warning Gaza civilians
The leaflets urged civilians to stay away from Hamas militants and to report any rocket launches.
Early morning shelling kills 16 at UN school shelter in Gaza
People displaced by war were living at the school.
Here’s how fighting in Ukraine is holding up the MH17 investigation
Again, fighting in the towns around the crash site made it impossible for Dutch and Australian authorities to get to the wreckage today.
This is the Hamas Prime Minister's office after an Israeli air strike
Also hit was a Hamas-run television and radio station.
Five Israeli soldiers, 26 Palestinians killed in latest Gaza violence
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has said that the violence must stop “in the name of humanity”.
This gif shows the spread of WWI into a global conflict
Gif shows scope of the Great War which claimed over 37 million lives.
Human remains disturbed as missile strike hits Gaza cemetery
Palestinians had to re-bury human remains that were found by the graves.
As death toll rises, UN calls for "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire in Gaza conflict
The resolution came during a lull in fighting in Gaza early today, as the Mulsim Eid al-Fitr festival begins.
Hamas agrees to 24-hour humanitarian truce
This followed a statement by Israel that it would resume its raids on Gaza.
Germany warns citizens to leave Libya after deaths of 38 in clashes
Cashes broke out yesterday when Islamist groups launched an assault on the headquarters of a special forces unit
Australian and Dutch police scrap MH17 site visit over security worries
Police officers from the two countries were due to recover victims’ remains from the site but heavy shelling has been reported in the village next to the crash site.
Poll: Should Irish politicians come back to debate the Israel-Gaza crisis?
They’re officially off for the summer but there have been calls for both the Dáil and the Seanad to hold debates on the topic.
'We find a body torn into pieces. Someone picks up a hand. These are things we're used to'
Gaza Strip paramedics talk about their experiences of wartime shifts.
Israel extends temporary ceasefire to 9pm tonight as Gaza death toll passes 1,000
Today’s ceasefire allowed Palestinian’s to return to what was left of their homes to try to salvage belongings.
Irish protests to be stepped up today as Gaza conflict escalates
More than 800 Palestinians and 36 Israelis have died since the start of the conflict, over two weeks ago.
Gaza: Israel and Hamas 'agree 12-hour ceasefire'
The US and UN are pushing for a seven-day halt in the violence, which has now killed more than 850 people.
Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank protests
At least 150 people were wounded in the clashes.
Israeli shell hits UN school in Gaza killing 15 people, including UN staff
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon called for the killing to stop now.
Ukraine's Prime Minister has resigned
More uncertainty for the country.
Hundreds attend 'die-in' Gaza protest in Dublin
Gardaí said that there were no incidents or arrests at the demonstration this evening.
Escalating crisis in Gaza poses "serious threat" to children, says UNICEF
Meanwhile, UN rights commissioner condemns military action by Israeli and Hamas forces.
Polio 'adding to Syria's humanitarian disaster' say aid agencies
A major vaccination campaign is underway, but UNICEF and WHO say aid workers need better and safer access to children in danger.
Ex-rugby player Trevor Hogan to speak at 'die-in' Gaza protest in Dublin
The demonstrations will take place outside the Department of Foreign Affairs and Grafton Street this evening.
Bus Éireann faces criticism over new online payment system
Concerns are mounting about rural users facing difficulties with the service.