# Conflict

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# People Power

Up to 7,000 march as Dublin comes out in force to support Gaza

About 20,000 people also marched in London today.

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Aug 9th 2014, 5:23 PM

# Incursion

Ukraine claims Russia attempted to send troops disguised as aid mission

The move was averted through diplomatic channels.

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Aug 9th 2014, 10:38 AM

# Conflict

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.

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Aug 8th 2014, 6:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the US go ahead with Iraq air strikes?

Obama said warplanes will launch strikes if neccessary – do you agree?

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Aug 8th 2014, 9:13 AM

# Iraq

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.

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Aug 7th 2014, 4:05 PM

# Israel

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.

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Aug 5th 2014, 7:26 AM

# Gaza

New Gaza conflict murals appear in Belfast

A child was killed by an Israeli air strike today – just minutes into an Israeli-declared truce.

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Aug 4th 2014, 4:56 PM

# Cessation

Gaza waits as another ceasefire is declared

Israel announced the seven-hour ceasefire in all areas except Rafah.

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Aug 4th 2014, 7:52 AM

# Photojournalism

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.

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Aug 3rd 2014, 11:00 AM

# Operation Protective Edge

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.

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Aug 2nd 2014, 5:52 PM

# Israel Gaza 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.

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Aug 1st 2014, 11:38 AM

Voices

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.

Jul 31st 2014, 1:00 PM

# Gaza

'Miracle' Gaza baby born to dead mother is said to have died

The hospital has not confirmed the baby’s death,

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Jul 31st 2014, 7:58 AM

# Conflict

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.

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Jul 31st 2014, 7:25 AM

# Belfast

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”.

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Jul 31st 2014, 6:15 AM

# Gaza

UNRWA spokesperson breaks down during TV interview on Palestinians' rights

Chris Gunness was overcome as he spoke about conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.

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Jul 30th 2014, 11:01 PM

# warning from above

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.

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Jul 30th 2014, 12:44 PM

# Operation Protective Edge

Early morning shelling kills 16 at UN school shelter in Gaza

People displaced by war were living at the school.

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Jul 30th 2014, 7:24 AM

# stalling

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.

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Jul 29th 2014, 12:31 PM

# Operation Protective Edge

This is the Hamas Prime Minister's office after an Israeli air strike

Also hit was a Hamas-run television and radio station.

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Jul 29th 2014, 7:36 AM

# Gaza

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”.

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Jul 29th 2014, 7:24 AM

# WWI

This gif shows the spread of WWI into a global conflict

Gif shows scope of the Great War which claimed over 37 million lives.

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Jul 28th 2014, 9:51 PM

# last respects

Human remains disturbed as missile strike hits Gaza cemetery

Palestinians had to re-bury human remains that were found by the graves.

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Jul 28th 2014, 1:20 PM

# Conflict

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.

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Jul 28th 2014, 7:24 AM

# Ceasefire

Hamas agrees to 24-hour humanitarian truce

This followed a statement by Israel that it would resume its raids on Gaza.

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Jul 27th 2014, 7:47 PM

# Get Out

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

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Jul 27th 2014, 3:27 PM

# Ukraine

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.

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Jul 27th 2014, 11:49 AM

# Your Say

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.

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Jul 27th 2014, 10:38 AM

# Brothers in Arms

'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.

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Jul 27th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Truce

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.

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Jul 26th 2014, 5:14 PM

# Marches

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.

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Jul 26th 2014, 7:15 AM

# 850 dead

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.

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Jul 25th 2014, 11:30 PM

# West Bank

Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank protests

At least 150 people were wounded in the clashes.

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Jul 25th 2014, 7:19 AM

# Conflict

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.

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Jul 24th 2014, 10:58 PM

# Unstable

Ukraine's Prime Minister has resigned

More uncertainty for the country.

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Jul 24th 2014, 4:47 PM

# Conflict

Hundreds attend 'die-in' Gaza protest in Dublin

Gardaí said that there were no incidents or arrests at the demonstration this evening.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 10:59 PM

# Gaza

Escalating crisis in Gaza poses "serious threat" to children, says UNICEF

Meanwhile, UN rights commissioner condemns military action by Israeli and Hamas forces.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 1:15 PM

# Syria

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.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 11:09 AM

# Conflict

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.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 7:15 AM

# Bus Eireann

Bus Éireann faces criticism over new online payment system

Concerns are mounting about rural users facing difficulties with the service.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 3:00 PM