Israel Analysis: Netanyahu pushes back against Gaza cease-fire as far-right ministers revoltKey aspects of the deal have not been embraced by Israeli prime minister
The Big Picture Ireland’s move to recognise Palestine is premature and counterproductiveI have defended Israel’s right to defend itself, but toll of Palestinian dead is monstrous
EU Peter Burke: EU must examine trade relations with IsraelMinister for enterprise said that it is critical Israel is ‘held to account’ for its invasion of Rafah
Opinion Minister José Manuel Albares: Palestinian people cannot be condemned to be a people of refugees Only way to put an end to this loop of recurrent violence in the Middle East is the two-state solution, taken on by the international community as a whole
US Politics Marion McKeone: Biden’s ‘split the baby’ tactics on arming Israel creates a new wedge in DemocratsThe US President has been floundering while Republicans cause chaos on an issue which is driving a wedge between Democrat voters
Middle East Analysis: Ireland’s recognition of Palestine will not make any progress towards peaceIreland will recognise Palestine without legitimising its government, while the real work towards peace continues
Investing Criminal Assets Bureau called to investigate Isif’s Israeli investmentsThe Global Legal Action Network and Sadaka submitted the complaint
Finance Explainer: If Trinity College can divest from Israel, why aren’t US universities following suit?University endowment funds are at the heart of student protests, including the one held at Trinity this week
EU Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU electionsEuropean citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
EU Bunfight over insolvency law and tax reform brews ahead of EU summit EU leaders will also discuss new sanctions against Iran at Taoiseach Simon Harris’ first summit
Markets Investors fear bump in oil prices following Iran strike on Israel Analysts predict oil prices will rise but the extent depends on potential retaliation
Business Post's View Editorial: Recognising Palestine must be done judiciouslyOne of the starkest divisions between the West and the rest of the world can be seen in their contrasting positions on the question of Palestine
EU Ireland ‘won’t be waiting’ for EU to recognise Palestine Simon Harris said that Ireland will seek allies in an effort to recognise Palestine, but that it won’t be waiting for a united stance from the EU
Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to undergo surgery amid ceasefire talksIsraeli prime minister will be under general anaesthesia for the duration of the procedure
Israel Red C poll: Majority support boycott of Israeli goodsIt comes as EU states renewed their calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
US Politics Marion McKeone: Biden’s brinkmanship with Netanyahu running out of timeThe rift between the two leaders is growing but presidential politics will come to the fore in the coming weeks
Israel-Hamas War Ireland among four EU states to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Ireland, Spain, Malta and Slovenia said they are ready to recognise the state of Palestine ‘when the circumstances are right’
Israel-Hamas War Von der Leyen silent on Leo Varadkar’s call for review of EU-Israeli trade dealCommission President has not yet responded to calls from Ireland and Spain for an urgent review of the agreement in light of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Marion McKeone: Democrats mount pressure on Biden to rein in Israeli aggression in GazaThe US President is facing growing calls from Congressional Democrats to halt armament supplies to Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire
US Politics Biden’s failure to stop Israel’s slaughter in Gaza has led to disaster for PalestiniansMore than 575,000 Palestinians were on the brink of famine, while aid agencies warned of an imminent ‘humanitarian apocalypse’