DUP leader rounds on Republic’s ‘intolerance of Protestant culture’, dismisses Irish unity – The Irish Times
Gavin Robinson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, told its annual conference how a united Ireland was…
Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic – The Irish Times
Israel’s military said it had expanded operations in Gaza City on Friday and bombarded Hamas infrastructure, while displaced…
Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel – The Irish Times
Israelis were given a rare glimpse of prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s vision for the future this week. It…
Trump says he ‘disagrees’ with recognising Palestine during Starmer press conference – The Irish Times
US president Donald Trump and British prime minister Keir Starmer hailed the renewal of their nations’ “special relationship”…
Phone and internet lines cut amid ground advance of Israeli tanks – The Irish Times
Israeli tanks were seen in two Gaza City areas that are gateways to the city centre, residents said…
European Commission proposes ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade – The Irish Times
Trade coming from Israel would no longer be given preferential treatment coming into the European Union, under a…
Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part – The Irish Times
Spanish state broadcaster RTVE’s board voted on Tuesday to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest to be…
President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to Gaza – The Irish Times
President Michael D Higgins has suggested his counterpart in Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, misled him in stating that a…
‘Gaza is burning,’ says Israel’s defence minister, after heavy strikes overnight – The Irish Times
Israel’s defence minister said on Tuesday that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City. Israel…
Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank – The Irish Times
In the distance, the Palestinian city of Nablus spreads out between the mountains; the Israeli military checkpoints surrounding…
RTÉ says it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates – The Irish Times
RTÉ has said it will pull out of the Eurovision Song Contest next year if Israel participates. In…
Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg reports second drone attack at Tunisian port – The Irish Times
International aid initiative Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has said one of its boats was attacked by a drone…