# middle-east - Wednesday 19 January, 2022
# World Hunger
# World Hunger
We watched in horror as the Taliban retook Kabul, but cannot turn our backs on Afghans, writes Rosamond Bennett.
# middle-east - Thursday 4 November, 2021
Cork woman Dr Susan Power, a human rights lawyer, asks Simon Coveney to advocate for six NGOs designated as terrorist organisations by Israel.
# middle-east - Tuesday 2 November, 2021
# Simon Coveney
# Simon Coveney
The Minister for Foreign Affairs will meet with UN officials and civil society groups during four-day Middle East trip.
# middle-east - Saturday 28 August, 2021
# Human Rights
# Human Rights
Many Palestinian children will face violence at the hands of Israeli soldiers and settlers as they return to school.
# middle-east - Wednesday 26 May, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
Civilians who have survived the latest round of violence deserve better, writes Lee.
# middle-east - Sunday 23 May, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
Our columnist looks at the might of US policy when it comes to Israel and asks if things are changing.
# middle-east - Friday 21 May, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
The broadcaster says Ireland’s words of support for Palestinians are welcome but must now be backed up by action.
# middle-east - Thursday 20 May, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
Rana Abdallah says the people of Gaza just want their children to live in peace.
# middle-east - Wednesday 19 May, 2021
# Middle East
# Middle East
Trinity adjunct professor Yaser Alashqar looks at the long struggle of the Palestinians in the shadow of Israel’s power.
# middle-east - Tuesday 18 May, 2021
# Middle East Violence
# Middle East Violence
Activists Anna Garbar and Rawan Odeh speak to journalist Hannah McCarthy.
# middle-east - Thursday 13 May, 2021
# Gaza
# Gaza
Ambassador Ophir Kariv labelled the contributions as “totally destructive”.
# middle-east - Sunday 2 May, 2021
# Palestinian Territories
# Palestinian Territories
Chairperson of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Fatin Al Tamimi says international governments cannot ignore Israeli settlements any longer.
# middle-east - Monday 8 March, 2021
# Iraq
# Iraq
During the first ever papal trip to Iraq, the Pope called for an end to violence and extremism.
# middle-east - Monday 4 January, 2021
# Middle East
From The42
# Middle East
Neil Lennon and his Hoops squad flew out to the Middle East on Saturday for a warm-weather training camp.
# middle-east - Saturday 5 September, 2020
# United Nations
# United Nations
Sir Ivor Roberts warns of the dangers of a stronger Hezbollah in Lebanon and urges Ireland and the EU to take a tougher stance against the group.
# middle-east - Monday 8 June, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
Duncan Casey argues that the Bill, which would prohibit the import of goods from the West Bank, should no longer be delayed.
# middle-east - Sunday 26 April, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
The decision follows another ordering judges to end the practice of flogging.
# middle-east - Saturday 22 February, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
Palestinians are heartened by the stance of most Irish parties on the occupied territories, writes Mona Sabella.
# middle-east - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
There is scepticism over the plan’s chances of success in the Middle East .
# middle-east - Monday 27 January, 2020
# We Go Again
From The42
# We Go Again
Persepolis FC comes as the Dubliner’s fifth club since January 2018.
# Mahshahr
# Mahshahr
No major injuries were reported after the plane apparently lost its landing gear.
# middle-east - Thursday 9 January, 2020
# Not Happy
From The42
# Not Happy
Sergino Dest says he doesn’t feel comfortable and has requested to leave.
# middle-east - Monday 6 January, 2020
# Crisis
# Crisis
Crowds, estimated to be in the millions, gathered for the funeral of Soleimani today.
# middle-east - Sunday 5 January, 2020
# Fire And Fury
# Fire And Fury
Pro-Iran factions have ramped up pressure on US forces in Iraq since Friday’s drone strike.
# middle-east - Friday 3 January, 2020
# Qasem Soleimani
# Qasem Soleimani
The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.
# middle-east - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
# Troops
# Troops
Thousands of soldiers may be deployed in the coming days.
# middle-east - Friday 22 November, 2019
# Duke Of York
# Duke Of York
The Duke of York was set to travel as part of his Pitch@Palace project for tech entrepreneurs.
# middle-east - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
# Explainer
# Explainer
Recognition of the killings as ‘genocide’ is the subject of a dispute between Turkey and Armenia.
# middle-east - Sunday 27 October, 2019
# Islamic State
# Islamic State
Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.
# middle-east - Thursday 8 August, 2019
# Flashpoint
# Flashpoint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called it a “terrorist” attack and reinforcements have been sent.
# middle-east - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
# Veto
# Veto
Trump issued a trio of veteos to attempt to push through the sale.
# middle-east - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
# Tensions
# Tensions
Sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader were brought in yesterday.
# middle-east - Sunday 23 June, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The attack crippled computers used to control rocket and missile launches, according to the Washington Post.
# middle-east - Friday 14 June, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
Iran has denied any involvement in yesterday’s attacks.
# middle-east - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
# Nakba Protest
# Nakba Protest
The demonstrations came two weeks after a ceasefire was announced in the region.
# Gulf Wars
# Gulf Wars
US signals about escalating danger posed by Iran have been met with some skepticism by Washington’s allies.
# middle-east - Saturday 4 May, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The Hamas rocket launches come as tensions in the region have ratcheted upwards.
# middle-east - Monday 25 March, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The move breaks with decades of international consensus against Israel’s claims.
# middle-east - Monday 11 March, 2019
# Abdelaziz Bouteflika
# Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks against the 82 year-old’s bid for another term in office.
# middle-east - Friday 23 November, 2018
# Middle East
# Middle East
Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.
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