Gaza Strip

Many Israelis, including those sympathetic to Palestinians, see the annual flotilla as political theatre that changes little

Global Sumud Flotilla organisers decry capture of boats in international waters off Crete as an ‘escalation of Israel’s impunity’

Margaret Connolly, one of President’s 13 siblings, is a GP and activist based in Co Sligo

Ten lndependent and PBP councillors say apology ‘should not be used to rewrite the substance of the issue’

Wartime strategy is designed to break morale and turn care into terror

Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians

Five accused of trespass, damage, membership of criminal group and use of Hamas-linked symbols

Israeli military has ‘no mercy for the children, for the people and for the buildings’, says one civic leader

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered

But United States military blockades of Strait of Hormuz to remain

University vows no further research projects with Israel but says it is contractually locked into current one

Divisive debate inside EU about sanctioning Israel for ‘grave’ human rights abuses begins again

Protesters condemn US-Israeli war on Iran and call for referendum on Triple Lock

Court asked if profiting from international arms industry and human rights abuses should be permitted

US vice-president feels ire of protesters: ‘Jesus Christ does not support genocide!’

Goodwill towards our Jewish neighbours

Israel has escalated attacks on enclave’s Hamas-led police and security forces since beginning of ceasefire last October

National Concert Hall accepted, revoked, reinstated and then cancelled booking by Irish branch of Magen David Adom, former minister says

Militant group has argued the board unfairly prioritises disarmament over other ceasefire issues

Long history of bloody US bombing campaigns began over Japanese cities during second World War

It is no longer acceptable for any democratic country to hide behind politics

Still the Irish Government stalls over the Occupied Territories Bill

Author’s speech 80 years ago, on how ideology is used to excuse or celebrate death, feels suddenly current

Event set to proceed, but only after NCH board talks and discussions with Irish diplomats and the Department of Culture

Calls made for investigation after fatal attack on Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni and Ali Shuaib in Lebanon

It is wrong to assume that people of left-wing disposition are prejudiced against Jews

Since all-out war between Israel and Hizbullah restarted earlier this month, at least 42 Lebanese healthcare workers and first responders have been killed

Binyamin Netanyahu seems intent on obliterating Israel’s international standing

Daniel Tatlow-Devally in prison since last year after break-in at German subsidiary of Israel’s largest arms company

A more interesting question is why there wasn’t a major famine in Gaza, given the bombing, displacement and blockade. Part of the answer surely lies in Gaza’s human and social capital

Worldview: Netanyahu’s primordial Zionism and Trump’s National Security Strategy have a lot in common

Comments were a notable departure from the St Patrick’s Day greetings offered by past office holders

Attack on officers have increased in recent weeks following start of Israeli and US war on Iran

Death toll and humanitarian crises mount two weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran

Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in deal

Angry scenes as peace groups demand end to attacks on Iran, but Iranian group chants ‘Thank you, Trump’

For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain

At least five Palestinians killed during attacks by settlers in 11 days

One Congress member is even apparently tabling a Bill to allow the US president to serve a third term

There is now a broad consensus in Israel for the need to establish a new security zone in neighbouring country