#Jerusalem
RTÉ won't sanction employees who refuse to travel to Israel for Eurovision
Campaigners have called for next year’s contest to be boycotted.
Israel passes controversial law defining itself as a state of the Jewish people
Critics fear this will spark discrimination against its Arab citizens, which make up 20% of the population.
Calls for RTÉ to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel next year
Sinn Féin has called on the national broadcaster and the Irish government to boycott Israel which won the song contest this year.
'Stand in solidarity with us': Crowd protests in Dublin at killing of 60 Palestinians by Israeli troops
Israel has faced widespread international condemnation for the killings.
Israel calls on Ireland to follow US example and move its embassy to Jerusalem
The United States officially opened its new embassy in Jerusalem today.
Heavy security as US to carry out deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy move today
Around 1,000 police officers will be positioned around the embassy.
Dublin Lord Mayor signs document saying he will not enter Israel again without government permission
Efforts were made to refuse Mícheál Mac Donncha entry to the country.
Israeli authorities accuse Lord Mayor of waging 'campaign of hatred' against Israel
The Israeli government has sought an official response from the Irish government.
'This is an attempt to silence critics': Dublin Lord Mayor hits out at Israel over plan to refuse him entry
Mícheál Mac Donncha has travelled to the city of Ramallah in the West Bank.
Palestinian Authority invites Dublin's Lord Mayor to attend conference on Jerusalem
The Ardmhéara will attend a conference on the status of the City of Jerusalem at the invitation of the Palestinian Authority.
The church where Jesus is buried has been closed in a row over tax
They say the tax issue is “an attempt to weaken the Christian presence in Jerusalem”.
Coveney to meet Benjamin Netanyahu for first time since objection to Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Coveney’s last meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister last year was not overly successful.
Ireland one of 128 nations to reject US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the General Assembly that the United States “will remember this day.”
Arab leaders 'denounce and condemn' Trump's stance on Jerusalem amid violent protests
Ministers are demanding the US reverses its decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Protests erupt in Palestine in response to Trump's Jerusalem decision
The Israeli military has deployed hundreds more troops to the occupied West Bank, stoking fears of bloodshed in the region.
'Deplorable and unacceptable': Trump's Jerusalem declaration sparks anger amongst global leaders
US President Donald Trump has recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Trump announces he recognises Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The status of Jerusalem is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both sides claiming the city as their capital.
Explainer: Why Ireland and many others are against Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Simon Coveney said he shares Emmanuel Macron’s concerns about Trump’s proposals, which could be destabilising in the region.
Six dead as tensions over Jerusalem holy site rise
The unrest came after Israeli ministers decided not to order the removal of metal detectors erected at entrances to the Haram al-Sharif compound.
Men under 50 banned from entering Jerusalem's Old City for Muslim prayers as tensions rise
Tensions have risen following an attack nearby that killed two policemen.
Two Israeli police killed in Jerusalem shooting
The three attackers, Arab Israelis aged between 19 and 29, were shot dead by police.
Donald Trump is the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall
Trump vowed to make ‘the ultimate deal’ with Israel and Palestine during his presidential campaign last year.
Nails used in crucifixions among recently discovered artefacts from the time of Jesus
Artefacts such as vases, cooking utensils and jewellery were also found recently.
Here's What Happened Today: Good Friday
The Tallaght hit-and-run, redundancies in Roscommon and a fatal stabbing in Jerusalem – it’s the Fix.
British tourist stabbed to death while travelling on train in Jerusalem
The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but later died from her injuries.
'The colour of hope': Tomb of Jesus restored to former glory in time for Easter visitors
Religious leaders in traditional robes addressed a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre yesterday.
Tomb of Jesus Christ completes €3.7 million renovation
The church contains the area where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.
John Kerry tells Israel it 'can either be Jewish or democratic - it cannot be both'
The US Secretary of State also urged Israel and Palestinians to agree land swaps on 1967 lines in today’s speech.
15 cities you have to visit at least once, according to the experts
How many have you been to?
Merkel tells Netanyahu: Germany was responsible for the Holocaust
The Israeli leader stirred controversy by claiming a Palestinian leader gave Hitler the idea of exterminating Jews.
Three killed as Jerusalem sees its bloodiest day yet in rising violence
The rising tide of unrest has raised fears that a full-scale third Palestinian uprising, or intifada, could erupt.
Israel kills six Palestinians as Hamas leader declares new war
The deaths come after several Israelis were stabbed earlier this week.
Israeli man charged with Gay Pride murder uses court appearance to attack homosexuality
Yishai Shlissel was released from prison just three weeks before the 30 July murder
'Deciding when or on which street I can hold my girlfriend's hand - it's a struggle'
The recent stabbing of six people at a Gay Pride march in Jerusalem shows the dangerous risks faced by the city’s LBGT community.
This man has stabbed six people at a gay pride event in Jerusalem
The incident happened earlier today.
What I've learned from volunteering in Palestine
A member of Tipperary’s 2010 hurling All-Ireland winning squad writes about volunteering with Palestinian youth as part of the Palestine Summer Encounter Project.
Four police injured as car ploughs into crowd in Jerusalem
Police say the suspect has been shot.
Hit and run rampage in Jerusalem leaves two dead in religious violence
A Palestinian man driving the van was shot dead by police.
Amid tensions in Jerusalem, Israel announces 1,000 new settler homes in the city
Ireland has joined the US and others in condemning the move.
Israel to press ahead with 2,600 settler homes in Jerusalem
The housing units, which have been slated for construction since 2012, were given final approval this week.