Dublin Bay North TD Barry Heneghan was detained by Israeli forces whilst attempting to provide aid as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Diarmuid Mac Dubhghlais said he was held in a packed cell at Ktzi'ot Prison for six days without access to fresh water or showers

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews was among those detained after the boat he was on was boarded by Israeli soldiers.

The Global Sumud Flotilla is attempting to carry aid to Gaza, and includes Irish citizens.

The party said Chris Andrews was on board the Spectre which was ‘intercepted off the coast of Egypt’ on Wednesday.

The Tánaiste met EU counterparts on Monday before the joint statement was released.

Eight European nations including Ireland have penned a letter condemning the plans approved by the Israeli war cabinet.

Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are serving as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.

Guatemala is vulnerable to the effects of climate change which is forcing its indigenous people further into poverty.

The children arrived in Dublin on Thursday night after the Slovakian government provided a plane.

The numbers of people globally who are in need of humanitarian assistance at the end of 2023 has reached 363.3 million – an increase of 37 million over the year. 

Rosamond Bennett said more children had been killed in Gaza since October 7th than in all wars around the world since 2012

There will also be “corridors” in place to get Irish citizens out of Gaza if there is a cessation in conflict, said Mr Burke

Minister of State Peter Burke has said that Ireland will have to ensure that humanitarian aid gets through to Gaza and the West Bank to keep key services going