# Gaza
Yesterday
22nd April 2024
Over 400 artists, including Eurosong contestant Erica-Cody, call on Bambie Thug to boycott Eurovision
This week
21st April 2024 - 23rd April 2024
'I joined the Oireachtas Israeli and Palestinian friendship groups — but I'm no longer involved', says junior minister
Last week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
G7 asks 'all parties' to prevent further escalation amid reported Israeli strike on Iran
There has been no reaction from Israeli or Iranian officials to the overnight strikes.
Iran's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan.
US media quoted officials as saying that Washington received advance notice of the strike, but did not endorse the operation or play any part in its execution.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said there had been no damage to Iranian atomic sites.
Iran attacks Israel: US warns against 'wider war', G7 condemns strikes
Hundreds of missiles and drones were intercepted with the help of the United States, the UK and allies.
World leaders are seriously alarmed at the 'unprecedented escalation' represented by the large-scale attack.
Iran's army has said that the attack 'achieved all its objectives' and that it has 'no intention to continue' the operation.
US President Joe Biden reiterated Washington's 'ironclad' support for Israel after an urgent meeting on the spiralling crisis.
This month
April 2024
Israel pounds Gaza while US says it will send reinforcements to deter any attack by Iran
US President Joe Biden said he expected Iran to attempt to strike Israel soon but warned against any retaliation for the 1 April strike on its Damascus consulate.
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Israel bombs targets in Gaza as US says Rafah invasion not 'imminent'
Egypt is attempting to progress true talks as Israel insists it will invade Rafah.
The leaders of France, Egypt and Jordan warned Israel against the threatened offensive in Rafah, urging an “immediate” ceasefire.
Turkey has announced that it will impose trade restrictions on Israel from today until the country declares a ceasefire.
Eurovision organiser says abuse of contestants over Israel's inclusion in competition 'unacceptable'
Leaders of France, Egypt, Jordan warn Israel against offensive in the city of Rafah
Israel pulled its forces out of the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday “to prepare for future missions”, the country’s defence minister said.
Egyptian state-linked media reported that talks in Cairo aimed at brokering a truce had made "significant progress".
However, Israel's Ynet news outlet cited an unidentified Israeli official as saying that "we still don't see a deal on the horizon".
A senior Hamas official meanwhile told AFP that "we cannot speak of concrete progress so far".
Lower tax for €50k earners and 50k homes built each year: Simon Harris makes promises at FG Ard Fheis
Two officers dismissed as Israel says 'grave mistakes' made when it killed seven aid workers in Gaza
UN Human Rights Council demands halt to all arms sales to Israel
It is the first time the United Nations top rights body has taken a position on the conflict.
The Erez crossing in northern Gaza will be temporarily reopened for the first time since the Hamas attack on 7 October.
Netanyahu's office also said Israel would allow its port in Ashdod to process aid shipments bound for Gaza.
Biden urges 'immediate ceasefire' in first call with Netanyahu since strike on aid workers
The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will hold a phone call later today.
World Central Kitchen has called for an independent investigation into the strikes.
The health ministry in Gaza said 61 people were killed in strikes overnight.
Tomorrow, the UN Human Rights Council will consider a draft resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel.