In a heartwarming gesture of international solidarity, Ireland is set to open its doors to young patients from Gaza. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will present a plan to the Cabinet, proposing to bring approximately 30 children from the war-torn region to receive medical treatment on Irish soil. The initiative, expected to launch before the end … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Monday warned Irish citizens against travelling to Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon in view of “growing instability” in the region. “Our travel advice for Israel has changed due to growing instability in the region. The government is now advising Irish citizens do not travel to Israel. The same advice applies to Lebanon … Read more
Dublin: Israel has reacted strongly to Ireland’s official recognition of Palestine, announcing the recall of its ambassador from Ireland. Foreign Affairs Minister Israel Katz confirmed this decision, also recalling the ambassador from Norway, which made a similar move. Israeli ambassador Dana Ehrlich criticized Ireland’s decision, calling it a gift to terrorism and accusing Ireland of … Read more
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has declared a €20 million aid package for the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) during a news conference in Dublin. The announcement follows a meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. UNRWA, facing a funding crisis since Israel’s allegations linking its staff to a Hamas-led attack, has … Read more
The number of those killed in Gaza violence has increased to 29, including six children, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said today.. 253 individuals in Gaza have been hurt since the hostilities with Israel started on Friday, according to the health ministry. As the crisis between Palestinian militants and Israel began its third … Read more
A young Palestinian boy died on Sunday after being shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank a day earlier, Palestinian medical sources said. The 17-year-old was identified as Kamel Alawnah by the Palestinian health ministry, which said he “succumbed to wounds from live fire by the occupation (Israeli army) in the abdomen and … Read more