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Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton called for antisemitism to be confronted in Northern Ireland, pointing to a recent incident in which Israeli competitors were withdrawn from a Londonderry triathlon.

Call to confront NI antisemitism on third anniversary of October 7 attacks

People attend a rally against antisemitism in central London earlier this year

Ken Funston: The endemic hatred of Jewish people – where will it end?

On October 7 2023, Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,000 people in southern Israel - it mustn't be forgotten how barbaric that day was

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Hamas attack was savage, yet Ireland demonises Israel

It is encouraging that this case is now receiving attention from a national body, the Free Speech Union, led by Lord (Toby) Young, above. He said the sanction against Councillor Kennedy is "indefensible"

Owen Polley: Suspension of councillors in NI is dangerous free speech precedent

A decision by local government standards commissioner Margaret Kelly to ban a DUP councillor has raised free speech concerns. Pic: NIPSO

Cllr's ban over LGBTQIA comment 'indefensible and breach of his human rights'

Morning View

Editorial: Commissioner should be suspended, not the councillor she has ruled on

Ards and North Down DUP Councillor Colin Kennedy has been suspended over comments relating to Hamas.

DUP free speech concerns as councillor suspended over LGBTQIA comments

Morning View

Editorial: Keir Starmer is not up to the demanding role of being prime minister

The Israeli Embassy on Shelbourne Road in Dublin on Sunday 28 December, 2025.

Irish focus on Israeli Nations League football match ‘hypocritical’

Letters to editor

Letter: Re-naming spaces such as Herzog Park is political attention-seeking

A pro-Palestinian event was held in Belfast city centre at the weekend. The demonstration took place just hours after the Palestinian terror group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault into Israel, killing hundreds of people

Belfast Jewish leader questions lack of police action over Israel rhetoric

When the Dáil debated Syria in 2017, Catherine Connolly denounced sanctions against the regime

Liam Kennedy: A president who has seemed soft on Assad and on Hamas

The flying of the Palestinian flag at Belfast City Hall on Tuesday was no humanitarian act of solidarity. As soon as Israel was mourning October 7, one of the most brutal terror attacks in memory, republicans could not wait to bring out their Palestinian flags

Owen Polley: Only Alliance could not see that SF was flying flag as provocation

Morning View

Editorial: Pan nationalism is united in being soft on Hamas

The Palestinian flag is displayed and that cause is blindly supported. Similar solidarity with Israel was not considered after 1,300+ murders on October 7

Letter: NASUWT signals that it is a cold place for anyone who supports Israel

NASUWT Northern Ireland National Official, Justin McCamphill, said his union was joining a day of action by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) "in solidarity with the people of Palestine".

Jews say NASUWT protest will sow 'hate' in schools
The Belfast Jewish Community has branded a teaching union's plan for pro-Palestine protests as an attempt to "inculcate children with hatred and division" in what it said is supposed to be the "neutral and safe space" of schools.
Philip Bradfield

Morning View

Editorial: Givan's visit to a nation as successful as Israel was justified

When all money is digitalised and programmable, we will literally be told where we can buy, what we can buy, and in what quantities we can buy

Letter: We are being moved closer to digital slavery

Education minister Paul Givan has said the handling of his Israel trip has been given "a clean bill of health" by officials.

Defiant Paul Givan says he 'won't be dictated to' by Sinn Fein

UUP MLA Steve Aiken and DUP education minister Paul Givan place a poppy wreath at the site of the Nova music festival terror attack in Israel.

Israel trip critics 'should acquaint themselves' with the truth - MLA

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Editorial: Irish election shows it gets ever more republican

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael came second in the Eurovision Song Conest last year, thanks in part to strong support from the Irish public and jury. She is a survivor of the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, having hidden under bodies at the Nova Music festival in Israel to survive.

'Eurovision vote drama on Israel highlights Europe’s irrelevance'

A video shows Hamas armed men dragging seven men into a circle of people in Gaza City, forcing them to their knees and executing them. From Social Media.

‘Pro-Palestinian protestors turn blind eye to Hamas execuctions’

People wave Israeli flags and spray foam in celebration after the arrival of freed hostages at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, following their release from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, yesterday

Steve Aiken: With the security balance restored, time for lasting peace

DUP MLA Paul Givan told the chambe that 'the lands of Canaan were given to the people of Israel by God'.

MLAs clash over giving Donald Trump credit for peace deal

DUP MP Sammy Wilson expressed scepticism that Hamas is serious about committing to peace in Gaza.

Unionist and SF MPs query durability of Gaza peace deal

Doug posted photos of the uniforms he will not longer need.

Doug Beattie retires from army after ‘wonderful career’
Former UUP leader Doug Beattie has finally retired from the army after “a wonderful career” - retiring as a part time Major in the reserves.
Philip Bradfield

Michael Black, Deputy Chairman of the Belfast Jewish Community, said there was huge relief among its members.

Irish Jewish community welcomes return of hostages

People celebrate as they watch the hostage release live stream at Hostages Square on October 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel

Hamas releases all 20 remaining hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Displaced Palestinians walk with their belongings along the coastal road near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip, moving toward Gaza City, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, after Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their war and the release of the remaining hostages. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire agreement now in effect

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Editorial: A tentative move towards a deal to end the appalling war in Gaza

An image of the protestors in the main reception area

PSNI say October 7 Palestine protest in Belfast City Hall was 'without incident'

The image posted online by QUB Palestine Assembly (@QUBPalestine) this afternoon of the protest

October 7: Palestine protest held at Queen's University Belfast

Those of us aching for peace in the Middle East should recognise the racism, misogyny, and religious intolerance embedded in Islamist ideology, with Hamas as the exemplar

Liam Kennedy: Two years past Oct 7 the threat's from Islamists, not just Israel

The Dead Sea. Israel is like one of the many US states – utterly western, wealthy, well-run and physically beautiful, from the coasts to the mountains to the arid plains

Ben Lowry: Israel is cultural ally of west yet liberals side with its enemies

Morning View

Editorial: An evil attack on British Jews on a sacred day

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Editorial: It is a disgrace that Sinn Fein won't welcome Bank of America to NI

The department of economy did not respond when asked if minister Caoimhe Archibald welcomes investment from Bank of America. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

SF economy minister's silence on major US investment 'ridiculous'

The DUP's economy spokesman, MLA Philip Brett, has accused Sinn Fein of trying to bask in other people's glory.

Sinn Fein 'passive bystanders' who don't deserve credit on Gaza students: DUP

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly formally launches her presidential election campaign at The Complex, Smithfield in Dublin. Picture date: Monday September 22, 2025.

Taoiseach slams presidential candidate over claim Hamas could lead Palestine

Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder says it was "most troubling" that the UK recognised the state of Palestine "without attaching any conditions whatsoever".

Jews slam Starmer over Palestine move without Hamas conditions

Morning View

Editorial: The UK and two of its closest allies have rewarded Hamas

Israelis watching the 2025 Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv. RTE has said it will boycott the contest if Israel is allowed to take part (Pic MAYA LEVIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Letter: RTE is partisan against Israel yet seeks no sanction against Iran

Screengrab taken from video issued by 10 Downing Street of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he issues a statement confirming the UK will recognise a Palestinian state

Unionist MP says recognising Palestine is 'folly that validates Hamas'

Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister arriving at Windsor Castle ahead of a state banquet in honour of US President Donald Trump.

'I'll champion NI businesses at Trump banquet' - deputy First Minister

Letters to editor

Letter: Israeli actions could cause world to demand de-recognition of Israel

Phil Coulter said today he is 'quite sure that throughout the United Kingdom, people are equally disgusted by what’s going on in in Gaza', and said the BBC should withdraw from Eurovision if Israel remains as a participant

Eurovision: Phil Coulter's views on Israel challenged

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has suggested that Israeli strikes on the Hamas leadership in Qatar will drive the terror group ‘to the peace table’.

Wilson: Israeli strike on Qatar will drive Hamas to peace talks

Some of the guests at the talk on 'media misinformation' at Belfast Synagogue on Thursday this week.

Analyst talks on 'media misinformation' at synagogue

Sally Rooney is the pseudo-intellectual young person’s poster girl who self-identifies as a Marxist

Ruth Dudley Edwards: What would happen to women if Islamists destroy Israel?

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and First Minister Michelle O'Neill have granted the Department of Health approval to join a UK-wide scheme allowing urgent medical treatment for children from Gaza.

‘Gazan children should be treated in NI - but not given residency’

SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP said 'ever growing numbers of people across these islands have shown their horror and anguish' at events in Gaza. Photo: PA

SDLP-led letter calling for sanctions on Israel is ‘virtue signalling’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he could officially recognise Palestine by next month

Keir Starmer has 'made a mistake' in giving ultimatum to Israel

Emily Damari was held by Hamas for over 15 months following her abduction during the October 7 attacks on southern Israel. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire.

PM says he ‘particularly’ listens to hostages after Palestine backlash

Baroness Foster is among over 40 peers to write to the government's attorney general.

Baroness Foster signs letter warning government its Palestine policy is illegal

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