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Israel-Hamas war

Hope growing Emily Hand may be released from Hamas custody
Israel-Hamas war
It is not yet clear when Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand (9) will be released from Hamas custody.
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Tánaiste calls for release of Emily Hand and other hostages following Israel-Hamas deal
Israel-Hamas war
Israel and Hamas agreed on a deal that will see a four-day pause in fighting, which will allow for the release of at least 50 hostages
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Israeli government agrees to four day ceasefire with Hamas while approving hostage deal
Israel-Hamas war
The Israeli government has agreed to a brief, four-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of scores of hostages taken prisoner by Hamas last month
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Government 'not given proof of life of Hamas hostages', Tánaiste confirms
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Among the hostages is nine-year-old Irish-Israeli citizen Emily Hand, who has been missing since the Hamas strike on Israel on October 7
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Irish folk group Lankum's Germany gig pulled due to group's 'political stance'
Gaza
The group will play at the Gig For Gaza in the 3Arena later this month
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Father of Irish-Israeli child hostage says he is living through ‘nightmare’
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Thomas Hand initially thought his daughter Emily, who had been attending a sleepover at a friend’s house, had been killed on October 7, but was later told she had been kidnapped and taken to Gaza.
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Irish citizen who escaped from Gaza went straight from Dublin Airport to protest
Gaza
Ibrahim Alagha and family arrived back in Ireland and after greeting relieved relatives the father-of-three headed for the protest
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Emily Hand's family and friends hold vigil on birthday of Irish girl held hostage in Gaza
Gaza
Emily was kidnapped by Hamas after it killed 1,200 Israelis on October 7, sparking a ferocious Israeli military response in Palestinian city Gaza
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Hopes Emily Hand can be released on her birthday weekend
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Tanaiste Micheal Martin discussed Emily's release from Hamas custody repeatedly on his two-day whistle stop tour to the Middle East war zone
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James McClean's wife details sickening abuse aimed at their children by trolls after she called for ceasefire in Gaza
James McClean
Erin McClean shared a number of disgusting messages she was sent by one user on Instagram
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Irish citizens escaping Gaza greeted by Tanaiste
Micheal Martin
Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin is in Egypt to welcome out Irish trapped in Gaza for over a month
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Indications some Irish citizens may be on list to leave Gaza Strip
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There are up to 40 Irish citizens currently trapped in Gaza due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Emily Hand's sister Natali recalls heartbreaking call on night of Hamas attack
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with Emily Hand's family in Dublin on Monday evening
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Palestinian ambassador receives standing ovation following Sinn Féin Ard Fheis address
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Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams embraced Ambassador Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid following her address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis on Saturday
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Dozens of far-right protesters arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstration in London
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A total of 82 people were arrested in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico, to “prevent a breach of the peace” as the march passed through the capital.
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McDonald brands Netanyahu decision to not allow ceasefire in Gaza 'alarming and dangerous'
Sinn Fein
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that her party will support a Social Democrats motion next week to expel the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich.
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Limerick-based artists ‘fight back’ as they recreate Palestine mural that was ‘painted over in black’
Palestine
‘Covering up an issue isn't going to make it go away, and it's not going to make us go away or give up either’
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Social Democrats' motion calls on Government to expel Israeli Ambassador to Ireland
Social Democrats
The Social Democrats have followed suit with Sinn Féin and People Before Profit in calling for Dana Erlich to have diplomatic status withdrawn
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Sinn Féin urges government to refer 'brutal' Israeli assaults on Gaza to International Criminal Court
Gaza
Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip continues following the killing of 1,400 Israeli citizens by Palestinian paramilitary group Hamas on October 7
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Robbie Keane breaks silence after reuniting with his Maccabi Tel Aviv side
Robbie Keane
Keane has been back home in Ireland after being forced to flee Tel Aviv in early October as the war between Israel and Hamas broke out
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Emily Hand: Irish dad sends powerful message of hope to daughter (8) held hostage in Gaza
Israel
Thomas Hand made a heartfelt plea to his daughter Emily's captors to release her and told her: "You will survive it"
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Harrowing footage of kids being shot and charred remains shown in Israeli Embassy
Global Ireland
On a crisp November evening yesterday, members of the media were invited to see some previously unscreened footage of the Hamas attack of October 7 on Israel
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Israeli ambassador hits back at Leo Varadkar's 'revenge' remark and accuses Ireland of not being 'politically neutral'
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Ambassador Dana Erlich was speaking on Tuesday evening after showing media a video in the Israeli embassy
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Father of Irish-Israeli girl now thought to be alive in Gaza begs for daughters release
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Emily Hand will turn nine next week but her father Tom fears his daughter will not even know it is her birthday
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