Proposal to remove UN approval from ‘Triple Lock’ to be brought to Cabinet this week
Members of the opposition have taken a firm stance against the measure.
Ireland among countries condemning Israeli parliament bill banning UNRWA
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said that the vote by the Israeli parliament this evening is “unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent.”
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
Uncertainty surrounds UN Palestinian membership vote
No firm decision on timing had been taken as of late Wednesday, according to several diplomatic sources.
UN Human Rights Chief: ‘Plausible’ that Israel is using starvation as weapon of war
Twelve people reportedly drowned trying to wade into the sea to get aid packages that went astray.
Security Council postpones new Gaza ceasefire vote to Tuesday
That draft had called for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities” in Gaza.
Israel’s Defence Minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza as conflict deepens
At least 1,100 people have been killed in violence since Saturday.
Ireland deeply concerned about rise in violence towards LGBTI people ‘at home and abroad’, says Varadkar
The Taoiseach says he is proud of how far Ireland has come.
