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International
Gaza Genocide case
Israel responds to South African ICJ request for new orders, calling it 'peculiar and improper'
Inside Israel
As global outcry over Gaza grows, a Tel Aviv politics expert tells us what Israelis think
Here’s what polling says about Israelis’ view of the military action in Gaza, its humanitarian cost and Netanyahu.
Wednesday
14 Feb 2024
Shooting
One person dead and multiple wounded as shots fired at Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City
At least ten people have been injured in the attack. Police in Kansas City said two armed individuals have been arrested.
Trapped
'Where is the escape?' - Reporting from Rafah amid escalating fears of an Israeli invasion
A reporter writing for The Journal describes how many displaced families now find themselves with few options left.
US-Mexico border
Republicans win vote to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary as border dispute escalates
Donald Trump
Biden hits out at Trump's 'dangerous' remarks questioning US commitment to defend Nato allies
Tuesday
13 Feb 2024
Gaza
Varadkar says he is abused on the street about Gaza, as Tánaiste says sanctions not ruled out
Varadkar said Israel has become “blinded by rage” and is not even listening to the advice of its close ally the United States anymore.
Taoiseach says he has been "shouted at and abused" by the public over the government's response to Gaza
Tánaiste says Ireland could impose travel ban on West Bank settlers even if EU does not make collective decision
UNRWA chief will meet with Micheál Martin in Dublin this week
Flight Cancellations
Ryanair has cancelled all flights to and from Israel citing increased airport costs at Tel Aviv
Gaza
Rafah crisis: Simon Coveney accuses Israel of 'behaving like a rogue state'
Coveney was speaking as the international outcry over Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah grows.
Analysis
As Israel defies US to attack Rafah, where 1.4m people are trapped, what's the world's next move?
Labour Party
UK Labour withdraws support for by-election candidate after comments critical of Israel
EU Enlargement
Irish public support Ukraine joining the EU, but don't want to see membership fast-tracked
Polling also found a fifth of the public believe the EU’s response to the war in Ukraine to be “very bad”.
The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll found 72% of Irish citizens support Ukraine joining the EU.
The same poll found that 39% of Ireland are not in favour of Ukraine getting its application to join fast tracked.
This comes as accession talks began in December and additional war-time relief funding was just approved.
Monday
12 Feb 2024
Gaza
UN describes prospect of Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza as 'terrifying'
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he is in “no doubt” that the continued bombing of Rafah will ‘constitute a war crime’.
Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has said the military operation in Rafah is "necessary" to continue the release of hostages and "eliminate" Hamas.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has today urged allies of Israel to stop sending it weapons as "too many people" are being killed in Gaza.
Clare coast
Coast Guard and Naval Service watch over Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker off the west coast
The ship was spotted off the Clare and Galway coasts and maritime industry sources said it was believed she was sheltering from bad weather in the Atlantic.
Sponsored
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Feb 12
gaza strip
Israel kills 'around 100' people in strikes on Rafah while recovering two hostages
About 1.4 million Palestinians have crowded into Rafah, with many living in tents, while food, water and medicine are becoming scarce.
Big Money
Super Bowl ads: A rapping Ben Affleck, a nostalgic RFK Jr. and Beyoncé 'breaking the internet'
Pakistan
Uncertainty for Pakistan as indecisive election leans towards candidates loyal to Imran Khan
Sunday
11 Feb 2024
Saturday
10 Feb 2024
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