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# Palestine

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# West Bank
Three Palestinians killed in clash with Israeli special forces in the West Bank
The shooting followed an earlier shooting involving Israeli soldiers and one of the men, it has been claimed.
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Jun 10th 2021, 8:28 AM
# Peacekeepers
Irish troops took shelter as Israel traded rockets and artillery fire with Palestinian groups
117 Defence Forces personnel have just returned from an extended seven-month deployment to Lebanon.
Niall O'Connor speaks with returning UN Peacekeepers from the tension filled environment of South Lebanon.
The exchange of fire between Palestinians and Israel saw them take to bunkers to protect them from stray rounds.
The Irish troops, drawn from across the island, carried out humanitarian work and maintained the peace in the country.
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Jun 4th 2021, 12:05 AM
# Protest
Trinity students occupy Department of Foreign Affairs and call for expulsion of Israeli ambassador
About 20 protesters went inside the building, wearing masks and social distancing.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 4:21 PM
# Israel
Israeli minister distances himself from military chief’s bombing comments
Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi said the building housing Associated Press offices and other news outlets was ‘destroyed justly’.
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Jun 1st 2021, 8:42 AM
# Ceasefire
Hamas says Gaza calm depends on Israeli actions in Jerusalem
Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war earlier this month that killed more than 250 people.
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May 31st 2021, 6:44 PM
# United Nations
UN human rights body orders probe of 'systematic' abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas
The resolution will spur an unprecedented level of scrutiny on abuses and their “root causes” in the decades-long conflict.
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May 27th 2021, 7:40 PM
# sinn féin motion
Israel criticises Ireland after Dáil declares de facto annexation of Palestinian land
Ireland is the first EU country to make such a declaration.
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May 27th 2021, 8:02 AM
# Israel
Dáil passes motion condemning Israel’s de facto annexation of Palestinian land
A People Before Profit amendment to Sinn Fein’s motion was defeated.
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May 26th 2021, 9:32 PM
# Palestine
US to reopen Jerusalem consulate and upgrade Palestinian ties
The US secretary of state Antony Blinken, who is on a tour of the region, has pledged to aid Gaza without helping Hamas.
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May 25th 2021, 8:18 PM
# Palestine
Coveney says Israel’s actions amount to a 'de facto annexation' but Hamas violence must also be condemned in SF motion
The minister said he found it “deeply troubling” that Sinn Fein will not also condemn the actions of Hamas.
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May 25th 2021, 6:36 PM
# anthony blinken
US says it will aid Gaza without helping Hamas
The US secretary of state, who is on a tour of the region, has pledged to ‘rally international support’ to help the impoverished coastal territory.
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May 25th 2021, 12:49 PM
# Gaza
UN Security Council calls for 'full adherence' to Gaza ceasefire
Members have also stressed “the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population”.
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May 23rd 2021, 11:57 AM
Voices
Larry Donnelly: US public opinion is slowly shifting against Israel
Our columnist looks at the might of US policy when it comes to Israel and asks if things are changing.
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May 23rd 2021, 8:30 AM
# March
Protests around country repeat calls for Irish solidarity with Palestine
23 protests were organised at locations around the country this afternoon.
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May 22nd 2021, 4:51 PM
# Palestine
Gaza ceasefire holding, despite some clashes, as aid arrives
International focus has turned to the reconstruction of the bomb-shattered Gaza Strip.
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May 22nd 2021, 9:07 AM
Fresh clashes break out in Jerusalem, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Thousands of displaced Gazans have started going back to their homes to check for damage, while Israelis returned to normal life.
Israeli police have used sound bombs against Palestinians at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, where clashes first broke out 11 days ago.
Celebrations were heard on Gaza streets in the minutes after the truce began, while in the occupied West Bank, joyful crowds took to the streets.
World leaders have welcomed the deal, with some pushing for more direct negotiation between Israel and Hamas
Mike Murphy: I witnessed first-hand the daily humiliation of Palestinians - we cannot remain silent
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May 21st 2021, 8:19 PM
Voices
Mike Murphy: I witnessed first-hand the daily humiliation of Palestinians - we cannot remain silent
The broadcaster says Ireland’s words of support for Palestinians are welcome but must now be backed up by action.
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May 21st 2021, 7:45 PM
# Gaza
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire to end 11 days of heavy violence
The agreement would close the heaviest round of fighting between the bitter enemies since a 50-day war in 2014.
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May 20th 2021, 10:10 PM
Voices
A mother in Gaza: 'When we hear an explosion, I tell my daughter it's just loud, but not near. I know this could be a lie'
Rana Abdallah says the people of Gaza just want their children to live in peace.
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May 20th 2021, 7:58 PM
# Gaza
Greens discuss councillors' call to support Occupied Territories Bill as Coveney says Ireland will continue to speak up
A group of Green Party councillors have called on their Dáil colleagues to support a boycott on goods from occupied Israeli territories.
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May 20th 2021, 6:15 PM
# Palestine
Ireland to provide €1.5 million in emergency support for people in Gaza Strip
At least 227 Palestinians have been killed in the latest round of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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May 19th 2021, 10:35 PM
# Palestine
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today issued a tough threat against Hamas.
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May 19th 2021, 8:20 PM
# Support
Pogba, Diallo display Palestine flag after Man United match
Leicester players Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana also showed support for the Palestinians after Saturday’s 1-0 win.
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May 19th 2021, 8:43 AM
# middle east violence
'Don't talk about us without us': Two activists - one Israeli and one Palestinian - share their perspective on the conflict
Activists Anna Garbar and Rawan Odeh speak to journalist Hannah McCarthy.
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May 18th 2021, 7:45 AM
# Palestine
Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza
The Foreign Minister condemned the killing of civilians, especially children, in the last week.
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May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM
# palestine protests
Thousands gather in peaceful rallies in solidarity with Palestine across Ireland today
Protestors gathered at the Spire on O’Connell’s street earlier this afternoon before marching to the Israeli embassy.
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May 15th 2021, 7:22 PM
# Gaza
Family of 10 killed after Israeli airstrike hits refugee camp, medics say
Israeli airstrikes have also destroyed a tower that hosted media groups Al Jazeera and the Associated Press.
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May 15th 2021, 3:57 PM
# Peace
'Solutions are possible, but we are lacking political will': Is there any hope that Israel and Palestine could reach a peace agreement?
Violence has escalated between the two sides in recent weeks.
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May 15th 2021, 9:30 AM
# Palestine
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
Days of deadly violence have seen Israeli soldiers massing on the edge of the territory.
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May 14th 2021, 7:07 PM
# Palestine
Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement
Despite global alarm and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Gaza hostilities, hundreds of rockets again tore through the skies.
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May 13th 2021, 10:57 PM
# Solidarity
Calls for facilitation of 'peaceful protest' as Dublin 'Rally for Palestine' is cancelled after garda advice
The IPSC was planning to hold a “socially-distanced protest” at the Spire in Dublin.
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May 13th 2021, 2:50 PM
# Gaza
'Spats of hate': Israeli Ambassador and Alan Shatter criticise TDs during committee meeting
Ambassador Ophir Kariv labelled the contributions as “totally destructive”.
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May 13th 2021, 1:08 PM
# Parkhead
Celtic remove Palestinian flags from stadium after accusing fans of exploiting Scott Brown tribute
The Scottish club allowed supporters to display messages for the departing captain ahead of tonight’s visit of St Johnstone.
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May 12th 2021, 8:04 PM
# Hamas
14 children among the 56 dead as Palestine and Israel head towards 'full-scale war'
The bloodshed was triggered by weekend unrest at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
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May 12th 2021, 2:12 PM
# Conflict
Explainer: What sparked the latest escalation in Israeli-Palestinian clashes?
Israeli air strikes today wounded 125 people and killed 25, including nine children.
25 people, including nine children, were killed in an Israeli air strike this morning.
The UN rights office is "deeply concerned" about the escalation of violence.
International leaders have called for a de-escalation on both sides.
Opinion: Jerusalem expulsions are a microcosm of Israel’s apartheid – justice requires action
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May 12th 2021, 8:56 AM
# Israel
Israeli air strike destroys 12-storey building in Gaza
The attacks follow spiralling violence after unrest at a Jerusalem mosque.
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May 11th 2021, 6:55 PM
# unrest
Israeli police face off with Palestinians as Jerusalem violence continues
Israeli nationalists plan to parade through the Old City today in an annual flag-waving display for Jerusalem Day.
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May 10th 2021, 7:29 AM
# Jerusalem
200 Palestinians hurt in mosque clashes with Israeli police – medics
Tensions have soared in east Jerusalem in recent weeks.
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May 8th 2021, 10:44 AM
# Conflict
Dozens hurt as Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service said 53 people were wounded.
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May 7th 2021, 9:35 PM
Voices
Opinion: Jerusalem expulsions are a microcosm of Israel’s apartheid – justice requires action
Chairperson of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Fatin Al Tamimi says international governments cannot ignore Israeli settlements any longer.
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May 2nd 2021, 10:30 AM
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