Explained: When can hospitals be military targets? The Israeli army's raid on Gaza's biggest hospital, Al-Shifa, targeting the militant group Hamas, has sparked a torrent of international condemnation, with Qatar branding it … Middle East • 16 Nov
As it happened: Body of hostage 'found near hospital' As it happened: Israeli soldiers near Gaza's largest hospital found the body of a hostage seized by Hamas militants in their attacks on southern Israel … Middle East • 16 Nov
Fear for patients as Gaza hospital care disintegrates Palestinian medics have said they are increasingly afraid for the lives of hundreds of patients and medical staff at Gaza's biggest hospital, cut off from … Middle East • 16 Nov
Three more Irish citizens cross from Gaza into Egypt Tánaiste Micheál Martin said three more Irish citizens have managed to cross from Gaza into Egypt, adding it was a lower number than hoped for … Ireland • 17 Nov
Unlikely last time Govt asked to refer Israel to ICC The Govt opposed the call to refer Israel to the ICC by arguing that it would not have any impact given the ICC is already … Analysis and Comment • 15 Nov
UN council votes for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza The United Nations Security Council has voted for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors" throughout Gaza. Middle East • 15 Nov
As it happened: Hamas centre found in hospital - IDF Follow live updates as Israeli forces raid Gaza's biggest hospital in a "targeted" operation against Hamas. Middle East • 15 Nov
Israeli troops enter Al Shifa hospital in Hamas raid Israeli troops have entered Gaza's biggest hospital and are searching its rooms and basement following a days-long siege that caused global alarm over the fate … Middle East • 15 Nov
Total of 23 Irish citizens leave Gaza through Rafah A total of 23 Irish citizens have crossed into Egypt from Gaza via the Rafah crossing, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál … Middle East • 16 Nov
Irish citizens could be on list to leave Gaza tomorrow Some Irish citizens in Gaza are being notified that their names may be on the list allowed to exit into Egypt tomorrow through the Rafah … Ireland • 14 Nov
Israel shows 'evidence' Hamas held hostages at hospital Israel's army has cited a discarded baby bottle, makeshift toilet and bullet-scarred motorbike as evidence Hamas held hostages in a Gaza hospital, as an Israeli … Middle East • 14 Nov
Hamas has command centre at Gaza hospital - US The White House has said its independent intelligence supported Israel's claim that Hamas was using Gaza's hospitals, including its biggest, to hide command posts and … Middle East • 14 Nov
As it happened: Israeli envoy responds to Dáil motion Follow developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the WHO says Gaza's largest hospital is no longer functioning. Middle East • 13 Nov
Call for Gaza hospital protection as conditions worsen Hundreds of people stranded in Gaza's biggest hospital are enduring "inhuman" conditions while heavy fighting rages around them, a doctor inside said, as US President … Middle East • 13 Nov
As it happened: DFA monitoring reports on Gaza internet The latest updates as Israel continues to bomb targets across Gaza since Hamas fighters carried out an unprecedented deadly attack on southern Israeli communities on … Middle East • 12 Nov
Fight to the death: Israel, Hamas and international law RTÉ's Tony Connelly looks at how Israel is interpreting international law, and whether or not there is a road to peace. Middle East • 13 Nov
Israel offers Gaza hospital evacuation for babies Israel's army said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital, but Palestinian officials said people inside were still trapped, with two newborns … World • 13 Nov
Fighting spurs 'catastrophic' scene at Gaza hospital Palestinians seeking refuge at Gaza's largest hospital and staff have said they are trapped in increasingly horrific conditions, with two premature infants dying due to … Middle East • 11 Nov
One child killed every ten minutes in Gaza - WHO Chief Director General of World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has told the UN Security Council that on average in Gaza a child is killed … Middle East • 11 Nov
What threat do Yemen's Houthis pose to Israel? Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Israel over its war on Hamas, but most have failed to … World • 10 Nov
Media groups deny allegations they knew of Hamas attack Major international media outlets have strongly denied that their Gaza photographers had prior knowledge of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October, following allegations … World • 10 Nov
Oil prices set for third weekly decline in a row Oil prices rose today but are set to fall for a third week amid signs of slowing demand and as market attention turns to a … Business • 10 Nov
Gaza health system at 'point of no return' - Red Cross The latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas as Gaza officials said Israel launched air strikes on or near at least three … Middle East • 10 Nov
Palestinians say Gaza hospitals, school hit by strikes Palestinian officials have said Israeli air strikes hit three Gaza hospitals and a school today, killing at least 22 people. Middle East • 10 Nov
