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# Gaza

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October 2023
Israeli diplomat in Dublin deletes claim that Ireland funded Hamas tunnels in Gaza
The Israeli Embassy posted a statement today on the matter.
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Oct 23rd 2023, 6:09 PM
Israel ups hostage estimate to 222, while Hamas puts Gaza death toll at over 5,000
The United Nations estimates Gaza needs about 100 trucks of aid a day to meet the needs of its 2.4 million residents.
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Oct 23rd 2023, 1:35 PM
New aid convoy enters Gaza amid concerns region could spiral 'out of control'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah that if it got involved, it would be “the mistake of its life”.
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Oct 22nd 2023, 7:45 PM
First humanitarian aid rolls into Gaza as Israel vows to increase air strikes
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said the convoy “must not be the last”.
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Oct 21st 2023, 8:10 PM
Green Party not ruling out being part of Sinn Féin-led coalition, Ryan says
The Green Party leader also condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza.
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Oct 21st 2023, 7:05 PM
Thousands march in Palestinian solidarity demonstration in Dublin
Organisers called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza.
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Oct 21st 2023, 5:25 PM
Paddy Cosgrave resigns as Web Summit CEO amid controversy over Israel comments
A host of companies and speakers have withdrawn from the event following comments made by Cosgrave.
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Oct 21st 2023, 4:30 PM
All Irish citizens in Gaza accounted for, as efforts continue to get them out, minister says
There are around 35 to 40 people with Irish citizenship or dual citizenship in Gaza, as well as their dependents.
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Oct 21st 2023, 2:20 PM
'Will of the people': Higgins says neither Taoiseach or Tánaiste want a 'silent president'
Higgins said people will be able to decide at the end of his term ‘whether they want a silent person, a puppet, or whether they want a president’.
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Oct 21st 2023, 11:45 AM
Bobby McDonagh: In seeking full truth, we must avoid picking sides between the two narratives
The former Irish Ambassador says many expect Ireland to align itself exclusively with one side or another, but we must instead grapple with the full, complex truth.
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Oct 20th 2023, 11:55 PM
FactFind: What exactly do we know - and not know - about the Gaza hospital explosion
What caused the blast, as well as the death toll, remains the subject of debate
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Oct 20th 2023, 10:46 PM
Two American hostages released by Hamas, Israel and militant group say
Both women were abducted during Hamas’ shock cross-border attacks on 7 October.
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Oct 20th 2023, 9:48 PM
Biden requests over €100 billion for Israel, Ukraine and more after rare Oval Office address
Republican paralysis in Congress means the request hit an immediate wall.
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Oct 20th 2023, 7:35 PM
Higgins says blocking of essential food is 'criminal' as aid trucks wait to cross into Gaza
President Higgins has criticised Israel on several occasions during his five-day visit to Rome.
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Oct 20th 2023, 6:01 PM
'It's the worst feeling': Palestinian family in Ireland fear for daughter trapped in North Gaza
Saja (26) is using a small generator to power her phone to contact her family.
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Oct 20th 2023, 5:55 PM
Besieged Palestinians await arrival of aid trucks promised in deal struck by Biden
Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News said the Rafah border crossing would open tomorrow.
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Oct 19th 2023, 10:50 PM
Israeli troops told to be ready to see Gaza territory 'from the inside'
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
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Oct 19th 2023, 10:09 PM
European Commission official offers to meet protestors occupying the EC's Dublin offices
The head of the European Commission’s representation in Ireland, Barbara Nolan, has offered to meet the protestors.
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Oct 19th 2023, 3:00 PM
President Higgins: Israel must not fall into same 'category' as Hamas by breaking international law
President Higgins added: ‘If you put yourself into the category of unmediated, unrestrained response, you’re taking great risks I believe yourself.’
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Oct 19th 2023, 1:27 PM
Taoiseach: Ireland won't give Palestinian refugees the same protection as Ukrainians
The Taoiseach said Ukraine is “very much in our neighbourhood”.
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Oct 19th 2023, 1:12 PM
Egypt's president agrees to open Gaza border crossing to allow in 20 humanitarian aid trucks
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
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Oct 18th 2023, 10:41 PM
'The time is now': TDs call for ceasefire and for humanitarian corridors to be opened in Gaza
The government has announced an immediate aid package of €13m in response to what the UN has described as the “unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe” unfolding in Gaza.
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Oct 18th 2023, 7:07 PM
Number of writers, including Sally Rooney and Anne Enright, sign open letter calling for Gaza ceasefire
The letter has been signed by 600 people, including Irish writers Sally Rooney, Anne Enright, Naoise Dolan and Megan Nolan.
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Oct 18th 2023, 4:35 PM
EU triple aid to Palestine as leaders struggle to find common ground
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there is “no excuse for hitting a hospital full of civilians”.
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Oct 18th 2023, 3:08 PM
Bombing of Al Ahli hospital in Gaza 'may prove yet to be a war crime', says Taoiseach
Varadkar says there is a real concern about a cholera outbreak in Gaza with water supply so low.
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Oct 18th 2023, 2:30 PM
President Higgins says Gaza hospital strike must be investigated as a 'war crime'
Higgins said he was “outraged” by any attack on civilians.
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Oct 18th 2023, 2:03 PM
Searches underway at scene of Gaza hospital blast as doctors struggle to treat wounded
A Gaza resident said that around 2,000 people were taking refuge at the hospital at the time of the strike.
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Oct 18th 2023, 1:29 PM
What are Israel, Palestinians and the world saying about the explosion at a Gaza hospital?
Palestinian health officials have said at least 500 people were killed in the blast.
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Oct 18th 2023, 11:30 AM
Opinion: The human toll of violence in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel is staggering
Karol Balfe of ActionAid outlines what her colleagues are witnessing on the ground in Gaza and says the lives of civilians must be prioritised.
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Oct 18th 2023, 6:45 AM
At least 500 feared dead after strike on Gaza City hospital
The Israel Defense Forces said this evening they believe the Islamic Jihad militant group is responsible for the hospital attack.
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Oct 17th 2023, 10:30 PM
Hundreds feared dead in Gaza after reported airstrike on hospital
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
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Oct 17th 2023, 9:56 PM
The Explainer: What would an Israeli ground offensive look like?
The Israeli Defence Forces look to be gearing up for a ground offensive in The Gaza Strip. We speak to our News Correspondent Niall O’Connor to discuss what this might look like.
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Oct 17th 2023, 5:30 PM
Calls for von der Leyen to resign by People Before Profit while SocDem's say they 'wouldn't vote for her'
The Labour Party said Joe Biden’s visit to Israel will embolden Israel and lead to more death and suffering for the people of Gaza.
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Oct 17th 2023, 2:06 PM
Urban warfare: What will happen during an Israeli military ground offensive in Gaza?
A report by
Niall O'Connor
Israeli fighter jets are preparing the ground with bombing for a large-scale army ground invasion of Gaza.
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Oct 17th 2023, 12:30 AM
Hamas says threat of Israeli ground invasion of Gaza Strip 'doesn't scare us'
The latest from the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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Oct 16th 2023, 9:36 PM
President says Israel reducing humanitarian law ‘to tatters’, criticises EU Commission president
President Higgins also criticised European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, saying: ‘She wasn’t speaking for Ireland.’
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Oct 16th 2023, 5:15 PM
Hospitals in Gaza on the brink of collapse as power set to run out in matter of hours
The regional head of the World Health Organisation has said that Gaza has only “24 hours of water, electricity and fuel left”.
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Oct 16th 2023, 5:08 PM
Around 40 Irish citizens in Gaza require evacuation
The Irish citizens in Gaza are either members of UN staff or dual citizens, according to the Taoiseach.
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Oct 16th 2023, 8:46 AM
Israel readies troops for invasion of Gaza as hospital patients survive on generator power
The WHO said forcing patients to evacuate to overflowing hospitals could be “tantamount to a death sentence”.
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Oct 15th 2023, 4:15 PM
Tánaiste calls on Hamas to release hostages, urges Israel to follow international law
Martin said we must distinguish between Hamas and Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
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Oct 15th 2023, 10:47 AM
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