Further group of hostages released by Hamas Hamas has said it has handed over 13 Israeli hostages, three Thai nationals and a person with Russian citizenship who had been held in the … Middle East • 17 mins
Irish ambassador to Israel summoned for 'reprimand' The Israeli foreign minister says he has summoned the Irish ambassador in Tel Aviv "for a reprimand" following Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's statement on the release … Ireland • 44 mins
Hand family 'overjoyed to embrace Emily again' Emily Hand's family have expressed gratitude to those who have supported them since the nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl was kidnapped by Hamas. Middle East • 17 hrs
As it happened: Gaza hostages release 'only a start' Follow developments as a first pause in fighting in the 48-day war between Israel and Gaza is under way Middle East • 24 Nov
Grandson hopes hostage release will happen soon A relative of two people kidnapped by Hamas is hoping hostages will be released despite delays with the deal and pause in fighting. World • 23 Nov
Taoiseach hopes Irish-Israeli girl will be home in days Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he hopes Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand will be at home with her father in the next few days. Ireland • 23 Nov
Family don't expect Emily Hand to be released tomorrow A Palestinian official has told the AFP new agency that a delay in implementation of a truce in Gaza between Israeli forces and Hamas was … Middle East • 23 Nov
Family don't expect Emily Hand to be released today Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand is not on the list of the 13 hostages expected to be released by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas today, a spokesperson … Middle East • 24 Nov
Nvidia outlook beats expectations, China worries linger Chip designer Nvidia said it expects a steep drop in fourth-quarter sales in China - a key revenue generator - in the wake of new … Business • 22 Nov
As it happened: Gaza 'dangerous place' for children A look back on the day's developments after Israel and Hamas reached a deal that will see the release of 50 hostages and a four-day … Middle East • 22 Nov
Explainer: What we know so far about Israel-Hamas deal A deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, which will see 50 civilians hostages freed and a four-day pause in fighting. Paul Cunningham, RTÉ's … Middle East • 23 Nov
Israeli hostages held in Gaza - what happens now The Israeli government has voted to back a deal to release some Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day truce … Middle East • 22 Nov
Israel says hostage release won't happen before Friday Israel's national security adviser said the release of hostages under a temporary truce agreement with Gaza's Hamas rulers will not happen before Friday. Middle East • 23 Nov
As it Happened: Netanyahu says Hamas war will continue All the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas Middle East • 22 Nov
Israeli cabinet votes on hostage-ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas appeared close to a deal to temporarily halt their devastating six-week war for dozens of hostages being held in Gaza to be … Middle East • 22 Nov
As it happened: Red Cross president meets Hamas chief Follow live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as negotiations on a deal to free some of the hostages held in Gaza continues amid fierce fighting … Middle East • 20 Nov
The key points on negotiations to release Gaza hostages RTÉ Correspondent Paul Cunningham reports from Jerusalem on the eight key points on behind-the-scenes negotiations for the release of the Gaza hostages. Middle East • 20 Nov
Premature babies evacuated from Gaza arrive in Egypt A group of 28 prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza's biggest hospital have been taken into Egypt for urgent treatment. Middle East • 21 Nov
Babies evacuated from 'death zone' Gaza hospital Gaza's largest hospital has become a "death zone," the World Health Organization has said, announcing plans to evacuate the last remaining patients as Israel's army … World • 20 Nov
As it happened: 'Too many civilian losses' - Macron A deal to free hostages seized by Hamas in its 7 October attack on Israel now hinges on "minor" practical issues, Qatar's prime minister has … World • 20 Nov
As it happened: Biden says PA should govern Gaza Follow live updates on the fighting in Gaza as more Irish citizens leave for Egypt. Middle East • 18 Nov
Israeli air strikes kill 47 in south Gaza Israeli air strikes on residential areas in south Gaza have killed at least 47 Palestinians, medics said, after Israel again warned civilians to relocate as … Middle East • 20 Nov
'Up to 25' Irish citizens should be able to leave Gaza Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said "up to 25" Irish citizens and dependants should be able to cross from Gaza into Egypt. Middle East • 17 Nov
Israel to allow fuel deliveries for Gaza sewage system Israel's war cabinet has agreed to allow fuel into Gaza in order to keep the sewage system operable and prevent the spread of disease. World • 17 Nov