Wednesday 22 September, 2021
Israel and Hamas fought an 11-day war earlier this month that killed more than 250 people.
Ambassador Ophir Kariv labelled the contributions as “totally destructive”.
The attacks follow spiralling violence after unrest at a Jerusalem mosque.
Israeli nationalists plan to parade through the Old City today in an annual flag-waving display for Jerusalem Day.
The clashes come after police blocked busloads of pilgrims headed to Jerusalem for prayer at Islam’s third holiest site.
Tensions have soared in east Jerusalem in recent weeks.
The current incumbent’s party won the most seats in an inconclusive election.
Netanyahu denies wrongdoing in the case.
The status of Jerusalem is one of the biggest flashpoints in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The fire broke out in the guards’ room but no one was injured.
Campaigners have called for next year’s contest to be boycotted.
Critics fear this will spark discrimination against its Arab citizens, which make up 20% of the population.
Sinn Féin has called on the national broadcaster and the Irish government to boycott Israel which won the song contest this year.
Israel has faced widespread international condemnation for the killings.
The United States officially opened its new embassy in Jerusalem today.
Around 1,000 police officers will be positioned around the embassy.
Efforts were made to refuse Mícheál Mac Donncha entry to the country.
The Israeli government has sought an official response from the Irish government.
Mícheál Mac Donncha has travelled to the city of Ramallah in the West Bank.
The Ardmhéara will attend a conference on the status of the City of Jerusalem at the invitation of the Palestinian Authority.
They say the tax issue is “an attempt to weaken the Christian presence in Jerusalem”.
Coveney’s last meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister last year was not overly successful.
US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the General Assembly that the United States “will remember this day.”
Ministers are demanding the US reverses its decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The Israeli military has deployed hundreds more troops to the occupied West Bank, stoking fears of bloodshed in the region.
US President Donald Trump has recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The status of Jerusalem is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming the city as their capital.
Simon Coveney said he shares Emmanuel Macron’s concerns about Trump’s proposals, which could be destabilising in the region.
The unrest came after Israeli ministers decided not to order the removal of metal detectors erected at entrances to the Haram al-Sharif compound.
Tensions have risen following an attack nearby that killed two policemen.
The three attackers, Arab Israelis aged between 19 and 29, were shot dead by police.
Trump vowed to make ‘the ultimate deal’ with Israel and Palestine during his presidential campaign last year.
Artefacts such as vases, cooking utensils and jewellery were also found recently.
The Tallaght hit-and-run, redundancies in Roscommon and a fatal stabbing in Jerusalem – it’s the Fix.
The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but later died from her injuries.
Religious leaders in traditional robes addressed a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre yesterday.
The church contains the area where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.
The US Secretary of State also urged Israel and Palestinians to agree land swaps on 1967 lines in today’s speech.
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