Anti-Semitic attacks in Britain carry a stark warning for Ireland
When a political energy metastasises into something much darker, we have to be able to call it what it is
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Troy Parrott gets a shoutout during Zohran Mamdani’s St Patrick’s Day ‘hijack’
Visionary leader sought for Ireland’s AI office; RTÉ cranks up the hyperbole for Jessie Buckley; hairdressing classes for ‘warehoused’ prisoners
Malachy Clerkin: Fifa’s risible punishment of Israeli FA is a dereliction of duty
The world governing body was scathing in its condemnation of the IFA for discrimination but let it off with a slap on the wrist
Government failure to criticise US over foreign policy ‘craven and subservient’, PBP conference told
Ruth Coppinger said the lack of action suggested an official view that ‘Palestinian lives are utterly worthless’
Israel’s strategic aims, rather than America’s, are shaping the war with Iran
Worldview: Netanyahu’s primordial Zionism and Trump’s National Security Strategy have a lot in common
Fifa fines Israeli FA over club fans’ racism but allows West Bank teams compete
Governing body declines to take action against settlement clubs given ‘complex matter’ of West Bank’s legal status
Trump says he told Israel to not repeat strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
Netanyahu claims, without evidence, Tehran no longer capable of enriching uranium or producing ballistic missiles
Ireland can offer hope as militarisation hastens climate catastrophe
Irish neutrality shields us from involvement in senseless wars and helps us limit environmental damage
New York mayor Mamdani sparks debate after linking Irish history with Palestinian struggle
Comments were a notable departure from the St Patrick’s Day greetings offered by past office holders
Israel kills at least 10 Gaza police officers in latest attempts to loosen Hamas control
Attack on officers have increased in recent weeks following start of Israeli and US war on Iran
‘I’m a free mawn’: Kneecap celebrate in Belfast as UK loses appeal over terror charges
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh jokes to supporters that the score is now three-nil in Belfast rap trio’s battle with UK courts
Surge in Israeli settler violence in West Bank since start of Iran war
At least five Palestinians killed during attacks by settlers in 11 days
Thousands of Irish workers affected by cyberattack on US medtech firm Stryker
Stryker, which employs over 5,000 people in Ireland, says ‘no indication’ ransomware or malware involved in disruption claimed by Iran linked hackers
Taoiseach must make most of St Patrick’s Day visit to White House
Similarly, he could also make an important statement by deciding against going to Washington DC
It is possible to oppose both anti-Semitism and Zionism
The former is a terrible hatred of Jewish people and the latter a political ideology
The Scratch: ‘They want to decide what you can say on stage. Where do you draw the line?’
The trad-metal Irish band on solidarity between artists, the Hoxton Hotel protests and why success for other groups is ‘a lovely thing to see’
A Holocaust survivor’s essential book for anyone concerned with law or human rights
Theodor Meron’s A Thousand Miracles: From Surviving the Holocaust to Judging Genocide
As war edges closer, Europe scrambles for relevance in the Middle East
Continued drone attacks on Cyprus could see EU common defence clause triggered
Fire in Every Direction: Tareq Baconi on identity and generational exile
Through family stories and personal recollections, Baconi explores the complexities of Palestinian identity and belonging in exile
Leila Shahid obituary: Palestinian diplomat whose distinguished career began in Ireland
Passionate defender of Palestinians was appointed in 1989 as first woman to represent PLO in an ambassadorial role
Michael D Higgins regrets not calling out ‘disastrous capitalism’ more
Former president said much of world’s wealth was now concentrated among ‘a few hundred people’
Kneecap: Fenian – Never mind the outrage, here’s the brilliantly catchy, five-star album
First listen review: Kneecap’s second record captures the glee and giddiness of their live performances
Palestine protester charged with trespass after disrupting Google event in Dublin
Man shouted ‘shame on Google’ as he ran on to stage at 3Arena in reference to company’s systems being used by Israeli military
Palestine conflict fuelling Derry divisions, warns Protestant community leader
Increasing sectarian attacks due to polarisation on ‘identity and sovereignty’ issues
New Delhi seeking more balanced approach to Israel-Palestine conflict during Modi visit
Indian PM holds talks with Binyamin Netanyahu aimed at ‘deepening and strengthening relations’ between countries
Palestinians need unified leadership, say Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams
Former leaders questioned in Oireachtas on Irish peace talks and conflict resolution in Middle East
Irish solidarity a comfort for people ‘back home in Palestine’, demonstrators told
The National March for Palestine also heard from a student whose family has been devastated by Israel’s campaign
‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses
Experts warn of grave consequences from actions of Israeli government-backed extremists
Trump tells first Board of Peace meeting $7bn contributed to Gaza reconstruction fund
Hamas disarmament and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian enclave likely to test effectiveness of new board
Ireland among 100 countries and groups to ‘strongly condemn’ Israel’s West Bank expansion
UN security council told world is witnessing ‘de facto annexation’ of occupied Palestinian territory by Israel
U2 song protests killing of Renée Good by US Ice agent in politically charged new release
Record due to be released on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations League
Israel FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium’
Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms
Trump’s backing of Israel in war in Gaza cited by Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as reason for boycott
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
The Irish soccer team should not play Israel in Nations League
Upcoming fixtures should be boycotted by Ireland fans
Catherine Connolly’s first 100 days as President: ‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’
Expectations that she would enter into open conflict with Government Buildings have not transpired, though some observers believe she is feeling her way into the role
Palestine Action ruling: UK government’s defiant response can’t mask the scale of its defeat
London high court declares proscription of group under anti-terror laws to be illegal
Palestine Action wins court challenge over UK government’s terror ban
Campaigners hail a ‘monumental victory’ but group remains proscribed for now
Another Trump administration Ice deportation flight refuelled in Shannon Airport this week
Private jet that landed in Co Clare while travelling to Egypt is latest of six aircraft to do so in last year
Indonesia begins training troops for Gaza deployment
Nation with world’s largest Muslim population becomes first to publicly commit to Trump’s ‘international stabilisation force’
Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians in latest undermining of Gaza ceasefire
At least 580 people have been killed by Israel since truce was struck last October
Israel criticised over expansion of powers in West Bank
‘We will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state,’ Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says
Touring exhibition reimagining Palestinian artist’s lost work comes to Belfast
Exiled from Haifa months later, Maroun Tomb lost all but the names of oil paintings featured in his 1947 hometown exhibition
Seven children and medic among 24 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, officials say
Israel pledges to continue attacks on Palestinian enclave in spite of existing ceasefire arrangement
Israeli air strikes kill at least 26 people in Gaza, health ministry says
Three children and two women killed in strike on apartment, say hospital officials
Book reviews in brief: All God’s Creatures; Palestine Minus One; The (Wonderful) Life of Connie Maguire
New novels by Anthony Gardner and Domhnall O’Donoghue, plus an anthology of stories from the original Nakba of 1948
Pro-Palestine protesters gather at GAA headquarters to oppose Allianz sponsorship
About two dozen people protest outside Croke Park over decision to continue deal with insurance firm
Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed by Israel in latest strikes on Gaza
Two boys, both 13, dead after separate incidents on same day in different parts of enclave amid ceasefire
Palestinian prisoners ‘severely mistreated, abused’ in Israeli jails, rights watchdog says
Harsh treatment and conditions have led to at least 84 deaths, says Jerusalem-based B’Tselem
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency’s East Jerusalem compound
Unrwa condemns action as violation of international law as staff say facility used to store aid for Gaza and West Bank
Ireland invited to join Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’ for Gaza
McEntee says proposal will be given ‘careful consideration’ amid fears of undermining UN authority
Time to challenge corporate power in Ireland
Greta Thunberg and Bohemian Football Club together stress need to put communities before companies
Ireland allocates €42m to Palestine, almost half for UN agency restricted by Israel
‘Ireland’s support for Unrwa remains unwavering,’ says Helen McEntee
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