International - Last year 2024
'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.
Israeli military denies Gaza health ministry claim it killed at least 20 people waiting for food aid
The health ministry accused Israeli troops of opening fire from “tanks and helicopters” as Palestinians gathered at a roundabout in Gaza City.
These massive ‘gorilla hailstones’ hit parts of the US today
No injuries or damage to homes has been reported as of this morning.
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
- There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
- When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
Sinn Féin has placed ads in papers across the US - but there's a softer approach this year
The ads have been taken out by the party’s US fundraising arm Friends of Sinn Féin.
- A Spanish charity vessel has begun its journey to Gaza from Cyprus, towing a barge with 200 tonnes of aid.
- US charity World Central Kitchen has said work is "underway" on a jetty to unload the shipment.
- Aid groups have been warning of the risk of famine in besieged Gaza for weeks.