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# israel-hamas war

October
October 2023
EU opens disinformation probes into Meta and TikTok over spread of Israel-Hamas content
The platforms have until 25 October to detail what measures they are taking to counter the spread of misleading content.
'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.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for a 'humanitarian pause' on Israel-Hamas conflict
The country did so as the text did not respect Israel’s right to defend itself, the US ambassador said.
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.
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.
Occupied Territories Bill in limbo amid calls for unions to back workers refusing to handle Israeli goods
Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik said that the Labour Party also fully supports any workers in their opposition to handling any Israeli goods.
Jordan summit with Joe Biden cancelled following Gaza hospital blast
Biden was due to discuss humanitarian aid with Arab leaders in Jordan after meeting with officials in Israel.
Hundreds feared dead in Gaza after reported airstrike on hospital
The Journal’s liveblog will bring you the latest developments throughout the day.
'Bring my baby home': Mother of French-Israeli woman in Hamas hostage video makes plea
Mia Shem’s mother saw the video and is urging world leaders to free her.
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.
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.
Hamas says threat of Israeli ground invasion of Gaza Strip 'doesn't scare us'
The latest from the ongoing Middle East crisis.
‘A complete mess’: Irish MEPs mostly critical of von der Leyen’s response to Israel-Hamas war
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher said if von der Leyen continues to “overstep” then her position will become untenable.
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”.
Biden condemns ‘horrific act of hate’ as six-year-old Muslim boy killed in US
The child was stabbed 26 times by his landlord on Saturday and later died at hospital.
One million people in Gaza flee homes as Israel readies ground invasion
Israel’s bombing has flattened neighbourhoods and killed at least 2,670 people, mainly civilians.
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”.
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.
One killed, several injured in fire at Israel from Lebanon
Tensions continue to heighten at the border between Lebanon and Israel.
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.
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.
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.
Families of Irish troops living in Lebanon leave country as Hezbollah and Israel trade missiles
Soldiers attached to the long term UNTSO mission can bring their families to the mission.
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.
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.