McDonald condemns attacks by Hamas on Israel Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has condemned the targeting of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas over the weekend. Politics • 09 Oct
Relatives of missing Irish-Israeli woman 'devastated' The Irish relatives of an Irish-Israeli woman unaccounted for in Israel have described her as "gorgeous, bright and intelligent with a big heart full of … Ireland • 09 Oct
As it happened: Palestine's Abbas calls for UN help A look back on the third day of recent fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces. World • 09 Oct
Oil prices jump as Middle East turmoil rattles markets Oil prices surged more than 2% today as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas ignited fears of a wider conflict in … Business • 09 Oct
Leaders vow to help Israel 'defend itself' The leaders of the US, Germany, Britain, France and Italy have issued a joint statement condemning the attacks on Israel by Islamist militant group Hamas … World • 09 Oct
Bank of Israel sells $30bn of forex to stabilise shekel The Bank of Israel said today it will sell up to $30 billion of foreign currency in the open market, in the central bank's first … Business • 09 Oct
Gaza pounded as Netanyahu vows to 'change Middle East' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "change the Middle East" in Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas, as the Israeli army continues … World • 09 Oct
US to send multiple ships and aircraft closer to Israel The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, a government official has said. World • 08 Oct
Hamas attack was 'well-funded', says Israeli Ambassador Israel's Ambassador to Ireland has said Saturday's "integrated, orchestrated attack" by Hamas was well-funded and well organised and "was in the making for some time." Ireland • 09 Oct
Israelis desperate for word on missing loved ones Hundreds of stunned Israelis filed into a central police station hoping for word on the fate of loved ones lost in the wake of a … World • 08 Oct
Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria Two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide have been shot dead in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, the Israeli foreign ministry said. World • 08 Oct
Israel says more than 100 held 'prisoner' by Hamas Israel continued to hit Gaza with air strikes, a day after suffering its bloodiest attack in decades when Hamas fighters moved through Israeli towns, killing … World • 08 Oct
What is the Palestinian group Hamas? The Palestinian group Hamas launched a surprise attack from Gaza into Israel, in one of the most serious escalations in the Israel-Palestinian conflict in years. World • 09 Oct
White House condemns attacks by Hamas 'terrorists' The United States has "unequivocally" condemned attacks by "Hamas terrorists", after the Palestinian Islamist group launched its biggest attack on Israel in years. World • 07 Oct
Timeline: Conflict between Israel and Hamas The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched its biggest assault on Israel in years, firing a barrage of rockets from Gaza and sending fighters across the … World • 07 Oct
Fighting goes into night as Israel 'at war' with Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is at "war" with Palestinian militant group Hamas after barrages of rockets were fired from Gaza into … World • 17 Oct
Israel Supreme Court set for judicial overhaul session Israel's Supreme Court is set to hear arguments against a bid by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition to curb bench powers, in a historic session … World • 12 Sep
Tánaiste faces duelling realities on Middle East visit On his visit to the Middle East, Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced duelling realities - of an Israel that perceives immense hostility from Ireland, and activists … World • 11 Sep
Tánaiste meets Jordan Young Scientist winners Tánaiste Micheál Martin has met with the winners of the Jordan Young Scientist Competition in the country's capital, Amman. World • 07 Sep
Tánaiste signs memorandum of understanding with Jordan Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding between Ireland and Jordan to create a political dialogue between the two countries. World • 07 Sep
Tánaiste discusses Palestinian nationhood with Abbas Tánaiste Micheál Martin has told the President of the Palestinian Authority that Ireland hoped to push for greater consensus in the European Union before formally … World • 06 Sep
Martin raises objections to settlements with Netanyahu Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that he does not see any signs of an immediate change in direction in the Israel-Palestine conflict following a meeting with … World • 05 Sep
Tánaiste to raise spiralling violence with Netanyahu Tánaiste Micheál Martin will discuss the spiralling violence in the occupied West Bank during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem today. World • 05 Sep
Israel looks at deporting Eritreans involved in 'riots' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is considering deporting 1,000 Eritreans who took part in "riots" in Tel Aviv over the weekend that … Israel • 03 Sep
Four Syrian soldiers reported killed in Israeli attack Four Syrian soldiers have been killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus, state media said, citing a military source. World • 07 Aug
