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# Gaza

October
October 2023
Thousands attempt to flee northern Gaza as death toll from Israeli strikes passes 2,000
The Israeli military said that Gaza City residents must not delay their departure before the expected ground offensive starts.
Netanyahu says Israel’s bombing of Gaza 'just the beginning' of response to Hamas attacks
The Journal’s liveblog is covering the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf says Mother-in-law 'trapped' in Gaza Strip
Earlier today Israel ordered the evacuation of over 1.1 million people in Northern Gaza.
Calls mount for Israel to open humanitarian corridors to Gaza as clock ticks down
Israel is blocking all access in and out of Gaza in a siege that it has threatened not to end until Hamas releases its hostages.
Micheál Martin calls on Israel to rescind its evacuation order for northern Gaza
The Tánaiste also firmly rejected that Ireland is an “anti-semitic country”.
Israel orders 1.1 million to flee northern Gaza, as UN warns mass relocation 'impossible'
The UN said the mass relocation of the entire population in northern Gaza to the south of the enclave was ‘impossible’.
Varadkar: Israel is 'under threat' but 'doesn't have right' to breach international law
The Taoiseach said he is “really concerned” about what he is “seeing happening in Gaza at the moment”.
Israeli lawmakers endorse 'emergency government'; US has no plans to deploy troops
The Journal’s liveblog is covering the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Robinson says Israel in 'serious breach' of international law and there's been 'war crimes' on both sides
Robinson condemned the attacks carried out by both Israel and Hamas.
How X, formerly Twitter, is platforming a deluge of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war
Misinformation spread rapidly on the Elon Musk-owned site, including claims relating to Ireland’s stance on the conflict.
Apartheid has led to this Middle East escalation and it's civilians who will pay the price
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne of Trinity College Dublin looks at the build-up to this week’s attacks in Palestine – Israel and the potential fallout after.
Red Cross in contact with Hamas over release of hostages as Gaza death toll reaches 1,200
Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and Iran’s president spoke by phone about the war between Israel and Hamas yesterday.
Israeli Army rules out 'aerial infiltration' on northern border despite previous alerts
The Journal’s liveblog is covering the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Varadkar: 'If it's unacceptable for Putin to target power stations, the same must apply to Israel'
In the Dáil this afternoon, Leo Varadkar warned that Israel’s support will ‘evaporate quickly’ if it carries out such attacks on Gaza.
Death toll surges in Gaza and Israel amid warning of 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Almost 190,000 people have been displaced in Gaza since the escalation of the conflict.
Varadkar says Israel will lose global support if it goes 'too far' in its response against Hamas
Varadkar said he was “horrified” by what was happening in Israel and Palestine.
EU warns Musk X spreading 'illegal' disinformation after Hamas attack
EU commissioner Thierry Breton said there are indications the platform is being used to ‘disseminate illegal content and disinformation’.
People Before Profit and SocDems seek emergency Dáil debate on situation in Gaza and Israel
Richard Boyd Barrett said the situation is “twisted beyond belief”.
Around 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants found in Israel, as army 'restores control' of border
Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off food, water and electricity supplies.
The United Nations Secretary-General said he was "deeply distressed" by the siege, and warned Gaza's humanitarian situation will "only deteriorate exponentially".
Before dawn today, the Israeli military struck what it said were Hamas targets in Gaza.
Hamas has threatened to kill hostages if the attacks do not cease.
EU reverses commissioner's decision to suspension of development aid payments to Palestinians
Rally held outside Dáil in solidarity with Palestine
Israel to impose 'complete siege' on Gaza, overall death toll rises to over 1,400
The EU has strongly condemned the unprecedented attack by the Islamist militants that has sparked a barrage of strikes by Israel on Gaza.
EU reverses commissioner's decision to suspension of development aid payments to Palestinians
EU foreign ministers will tomorrow hold urgent talks on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
Israeli NGO says up to 250 people killed at music festival attacked by Hamas
The total figure is expected to be higher.
Israel's Defence Minister orders 'complete siege' of Gaza, says 'we are fighting animals'
At least 1,200 people have been killed in violence since Saturday.
Thick plumes of smoke billowed from the Palestinian enclave as the strikes continued overnight.
It comes two days after Hamas launched a barrage of rockets and sent a wave of fighters into Israeli settlements, gunning down civilians and taking hostages.
Close to 1,000 people dead between both sides as Israel officially declares war
Israeli ambassador says it's a 'shame' some Irish politicians have Palestine flags on social media
Timeline: Here is what has happened in Israel and Gaza since Saturday
More than 1,100 people have been killed on both sides in the last 48 hours.
'I just want her back': Mother of missing Irish-Israeli woman appeals for information
22-year-old Kim Damti remains unaccounted for following the attacks by Hamas on Saturday.
Department of Foreign Affairs in contact with 'small number of Irish citizens in Gaza'
Irish citizens are being urged to “avoid non-essential travel” to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
Close to 1,000 people dead between both sides as Israel officially declares war
The United States today said it will provide munitions and equipment to Israel and boost American forces in the Middle East in response to the attacks by Hamas.
Irish-Israeli woman missing after yesterday's Hamas attack
The government said it is in contact with the family of 22-year-old Kim Damti, who is unaccounted for after an unprecedented surprise attack was launched against Israel.
Israeli ambassador says it's a 'shame' some Irish politicians have Palestine flags on social media
‘I think it’s a shame that they don’t comment and they’re very silent whenever an Israeli has been killed,’ said Dana Erlich.
Sports Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’ Hamas attack
‘Israel is entitled to defend itself, that’s clear. However, it has to be proportionate,’ said Thomas Byrne.
Micheál Martin says he 'fears for' people in Gaza following 'shocking' Hamas attack on Israel
Hamas militants launched an attack against the country this morning.
This year
2023
Micheál Martin: Calling Israel an apartheid state 'doesn't add a whole lot' to peace process
The Tánaiste visited the occupied West Bank today.
Israel army announces end of large-scale West Bank raid that left 13 dead
‘The operation is officially over and the soldiers have left the Jenin area,’ said an Israeli army spokesman.
Cancer patients unable to get treatment as bombs hit Gaza, English doctor says
At least 33 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s health ministry, while one woman was killed on Israeli territory.
Israel defends fatal airstrikes on Gaza as Tánaiste says killing of civilians 'never acceptable'
The Gaza health ministry said four children were among those killed.
Israel and Gaza trade fire as Palestinian prisoner dies in jail after 86 days on hunger strike
Khader Adnan had been on hunger strike since his detention by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in February.
Two women killed in alleged Palestinian shooting attack as Israel launches strikes against Lebanon
The Israeli military said security forces were searching for the attacker.
Grace O'Sullivan: Ireland must lead Europe's response to support the people of Palestine
The MEP, writing from the West Bank, calls for movement on the stalled Occupied Territories Bill.
Israel and Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
The Israeli strike killed nine Palestinians, including at least seven militants and a 61-year-old woman.
Last year
2022
Israel carries out air strikes on Gaza after rocket fired from Palestinian enclave
There was no immediate claim for the attack, the first in a month according to the army.