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Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media at Burlington Plaza, Dublin about the impact of tariff uncertainty on budgetary planning. Picture date: Wednesday July 16, 2025.

Taoiseach criticises US diplomat over Israel import law

Hamid Savar pictured protesting for political change in his home country of Iran, in front of Belfast City Hall in 2023.

Iranian: US and Israel right to attack Iran's nuclear programme

Bishop David McClay is encouraging all parishes in Down and Dromore to plan a special collection on either Sunday June 22 or Sunday June 29

CoI bishop seeks aid for Gaza

Palestinians carry bags containing food and humanitarian aid packages delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-backed organization, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on Monday

Letter: Unionism needs to reassess its response to Israel

Trinity College Dublin has taken a decision to cut all ties with Israeli organisations. Pictured are protesters outside the university last May, where students created a protest encampment protest over the Gaza conflict.

Trinity College decison to boycott Israel is ‘pandering’

Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell, left, and Archbishop Michael Jackson, released a hard hitting statement on Gaza.

Church of Ireland woman challenges archbishops on Gaza

Michael Black, Deputy Chair of the Belfast Jewish Community, believes Israel's allies should critisize it in private, to avoid emboldening terrorist groups such as Hamas.

Belfast Jewish leader affirms Kemi’s criticism of Starmer

More than 1,200 people were killed in the October 2023 attack by Hamas

Letter: After all the suffering, Israel deserves peace

Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood (centre) with co-accused Goretti Horgan (right) and Davina Pulis outside Derry Magistrates' Court, where he appeared charged with taking part in an unnotified parade

Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march involvement

Kneecap performing at the SSE Arena in Belfast. Picture date: Saturday December 21, 2024.

Kneecap's claim of genocide by Israel is 'spurious'

Fans of Irish Hip Hop trio Kneecap wait for the band to perform during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Kneecap US visas understood to be no longer be valid ahead of US October tour

Letters to editor

Letter: British governments present and recent helped create Syrian death squads

United Nations expert Francesca Albanese says the Republic of Ireland has an obligation to comply with the provisions of the Occupied Territories Bill, even without having legislation enacted.

Republic of Ireland obliged to comply with Occupied Territories Bill – UN expert

Donald Trump with Emma Little-Pengelly and Gordon Lyons at the Capitol Hill St Patrick's Day lunch event on Wednesday March 12 2025. Picture by Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye

‘Getting in there first’ key benefit of USA St Patrick's Day trip – DUP's Lyons

The Irish prime minister Micheal Martin during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump ahead of the White House St Patrick's Day reception in Washington DC, as part of his week long visit to the US. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

I love Ireland but we need fairness in trade, President Trump tells the Irish PM

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Lenovo in North Carolina, during a visit to the United States. Photo: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/PA Wire

Trump ‘hasn’t heard’ of Sinn Fein, SDLP and Alliance St Patrick’s boycotts
US President Donald Trump said he had not heard that three Northern Ireland political parties have decided to boycott St Patrick’s Day celebrations over his administration’s stance on Gaza.
Iain Gray and PA

The BBC recently scrapped its Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone documentary after it emerged its 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official. It said it has 'no plans to broadcast the programme again in its current form'

Letter: Censorship of war coverage is damaging reputation of BBC

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

SF's US boycott ironic given they attended when 'bombs were falling on Gaza'

Northern Ireland's First Minister, Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill, speaking during a press conference at the Alex Hotel in Dublin. The First Minister has announced she will not attend the White House for traditional St Patrick's Day events in protest at the US administration's stance on Gaza: Friday February 21, 2025. Gareth Chaney/PA Wire

DUP describes Sinn Fein boycott of White House over Palestine as 'reckless'

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill have said they will not travel to Washington

Sinn Fein will not attend an event at the White House around St Patrick’s Day

Donald and Melania Trump with a bowl of Shamrock, presented by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during a St Patrick's Day Celebration reception and Shamrock presentation ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C in 2019

SDLP will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington DC

Donald Trump, the 47th president, in his day job is basically a developer and deal-maker, writes Professor John Wilson Foster

Letter: Rediscovery of cultural pride thanks to Trump

TUV vice-chairman, Allister Kyle, accuses the Republic of 'sickening hypocrisy' over their dismissal of Israel's call for them to take in Palestinian refugees.

Republic's 'sickening hypocrisy' for rubbishing Palestine refugee call

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins appears to have forgotten the hideous atrocities of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched their attack on Israel, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Higgins’ persistence over Israel is damaging relations

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Israel’s Netanyahu to visit White House following invitation from Trump

President Michael D Higgins arriving for Sunday’s Holocaust event in Dublin. In his speech, Mr Higgins referenced the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, describing it as long overdue and that a heavy price had been paid for it

Little-Pengelly criticises Irish president over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Irish senator Frances Black drafted the Occupied Territories Bill in 2018 and has called on the Irish government not to dilute it, after it was dropped from the new government's plans in its current form.

Dublin drops ban on Israeli trade three days after publication
The Irish government has failed to explain why it published plans for a partial ban on Israeli trade in its programme for government – but then scrapped it only three days later.
Philip Bradfield

QUB academic Brian Kelly, left, and Baptist Pastor Ed Bissett are two Americans in Northern Ireland with contrasting views on Donald Trump's inauguration.

Americans in Northern Ireland disagree over Trump inauguration

Left is Israeli-British citizen Ethan Godsi, who is studying at QUB. Centre is Khalil Lafi and right, Fawqia Lafi, the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of Belfast doctor Omar Alshaqaqi who were killed in an airstrike in Gaza last month.

Israeli and Palestinian give contrasting views of ceasefire deal

Morning View

Editorial: Israeli hostages begin at last to be freed from Hamas's barbaric grip

British hostage Emily Damari with her mother Mandy. Ms Damari, 28, who was released on Sunday, was held in captivity by Hamas terrorists for more than 15 months

Mother of freed British hostage thanks those who kept ‘fighting for Emily’

Michael Black, Deputy Chair of the Belfast Jewish Community, was speaking after Israel’s Security Cabinet recommended approval of a ceasefire that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.

Jewish welcome for ceasefire, while Hamas vows to repeat 7 October attack

Taoiseach Simon Harris said last month that he would like to see a version of the Occupied Territories Bill passed next year. Photo: PA

Irish Jew: Dublin's Gaza focus ignores larger wars

Teams have provided life-saving and life-changing support to individuals and families caught up in humanitarian crises in countries such as Ukraine

Letter: Community support has been inspiring

Former U.S. President Donald Trump

Sinn Fein leader warns against ‘fatalist instincts’ associated with Donald Trump

Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder raised his concerns in relation to the message delivered by Canon David Oxley (pictured) at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Remembrance Sunday. Photo: Church of Ireland.

CoI ignores Rabbi’s concerns over ‘offensive’ sermon

The Israeli Embassy on Shelbourne Road in Dublin. Photo: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire

Ireland 'could open NI consulate after Dublin embassy shuts'

Simon Harris arriving at Aras an Uachtarain where he formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to Irish President Michael D Higgins as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the country's newly-elected parliament

New Irish parliament will not be silenced in calling for peace in Gaza

Irish President Michael D Higgins hosting a credential ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin for 'Ambassador of the State of Palestine' H.E. Jilan Abdaljamid on Tuesday 17 December 2004. Photo: Irish President

Backlash against Higgins over his 'lies' about Israel

Alan Kelly and his son Zach Kelly, aged 13 from Howth during a pro-Palestinian march in Dublin calling for government to sanction Israel. Picture date: Saturday November 9, 2024. Photo: PA

Rabbi: Republic's Jews fearful at rise in hate

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that Gardai would arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrived in the Republic.

Jewish community hits back after Taoiseach arrest vow

Police detain protesters who have gathered outside Queen's University Belfast, during a visit from Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Queen's University Belfast Chancellor, who is attending a Young Enterprise event at the University. Picture date: Thursday November 14, 2024. PA Photo.

Hillary Clinton QUB visit: Police arrest Gaza protestors

The Prince of Wales arrives for a visit to Ulster University's Belfast City Campus. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Gaza protesters foul-mouthed abuse of prince

A pre-match Remembrance Sunday silence was cut short by referee Nick Walsh as Kilmarnock hosted Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. (Photo by Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Remembrance Sunday minute's silence cut short due to Celtic fans chanting

Belfast City Hall hosts a Christmas charity collection box, though this year councillors split over whether to give the money to a Palestinian medical aid organisation or the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.

Gaza collection box fight sparks DUP rule change bid

The Nova Music Festival which was attacked by Hamas on October 7 2023. The conflict in the Middle East has raged for over a year now, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of people

Letter: Leaders in Middle East must pursue peace not war

US President Joe Biden. Picture: Leon Neal/PA Wire

Joe Biden says death of Yahya Sinwar ‘a good day for Israel and for the world’

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike targets the southern suburbs in Beirut. Globally, however, it would seem, the balance is against wars, writes Louis Shawcross

Letter: Pressure must be on to reject wars

Footage of a terrified Israeli hostage Naama Levy having being bundled into the boot of a jeep and taken into Gaza was online on the morning of the Hamas assault on October 7 2023

Ben Lowry: The savagery of the October 7 attacks was clear at once

Israeli soldiers work on tanks and armoured personnel carriers in Israel on Monday 30 September, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel queries Gaza death toll from Hamas

This picture taken from the West Bank city of Hebron shows projectiles above the Israeli city of Ashdod on October 1, 2024. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a missile attack under way against Israel on October 1 was in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week as well as that of the Hamas leader. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

DUP MP describes 'dramatic' end to Zoom call as Iran strikes Israel

Destruction in Gaza. You repeat Israel’s claim to be acting in self-defence but over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in a year. Their strategy will fail

Letter: The Israeli tactics that you support have had appalling consequences

Ami Saada (R) looks at a window that was damaged after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit his house on August 25, 2024 in Acre, Israel. On Sunday morning, Israel announced it had launched "preemptive" airstrikes on southern Lebanon after detecting Hezbollah's preparations to attack northern Israel. Hezbollah responded by launching a series of drones against Israeli targets in retaliation for the recent death of one of its top commanders, Fuad Shukr, in an Israeli airstrike last month. A 48-hour state of emergency has been declared across Israel by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

'Pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah like defending against IRA or Russia'

Buildings have been brought to the ground in Gaza, Palestine, following Israeli airstrikes since October 2023. What Israel is doing to Gaza is barbaric and unnecessary, writes Arnold Carton

Letter: Friends of Israel should be steering them away from slaughter

Counting under way in the 2024 General Election. Picture: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

West Tyrone MP Orflaith Begley makes A5 pledge after election victory

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