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'It doesn't exist you idiots' - Irish man Thomas Hand rubbishes Israel apartheid claims

Irish man Thomas Hand has rubbished claims Israel is committing apartheid in Palestine. Hand, whose daughter Emily was taken captive by Hamas in the October 7 attacks and held for 50 days, spoke about the apartheid accusations on Piers Morgan ...

16 Jan 2024 at 17:24

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Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand held hostage in Gaza released

A young Irish-Israeli girl has been released after being held captive by Hamas. Emily Hand, nine, is understood to be have been held hostage by militants in Gaza after being captured in the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7. Her ...

26 Nov 2023 at 02:42

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Irish ambassador to Israel expresses 'surprise' over criticism of social media post

THE IRISH ambassador to Israel has been "surprised" on the part of the Irish Government that these expressions of evident relief at Emily’s release had been publicly criticised by the Israeli Government. In a statement, the Department of ...

27 Nov 2023 at 14:33

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Taoiseach confident hostage releases will still go ahead

The Taoiseach has expressed confidence that the release of hostages in Gaza will still go ahead despite a delay. However, Leo Varadkar said it remained unclear whether Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand would be among the first group of ...

23 Nov 2023 at 12:36

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Governments ‘not given proof of life of Hamas’s hostages’ – Micheal Martin

Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin said humanitarian workers have not been able to provide governments with the proof of life of any hostages believed to be held by Hamas, including nine-year-old Irish-Israeli Emily Hand. Mr ...

21 Nov 2023 at 16:42

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Taoiseach hopes that Emily Hand will be among first hostages released

Ireland’s premier has expressed hope that Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand will be included in the first group of hostages released in Gaza. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s comments came as Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs ...

22 Nov 2023 at 16:45

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Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family

Ireland’s deputy premier has said the government will leave “no stone unturned” in their efforts to return an Irish-Israeli girl to her family. Emily Hand, eight, was initially thought to be dead in the aftermath of ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:59

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More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing

More than 20 Irish citizens have left the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Irish premier Leo Varadkar said arrangements are in place for staff from the country’s embassy in Cairo to provide ...

15 Nov 2023 at 20:09

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First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

A number of Irish citizens and their dependents have been cleared to exit the Gaza Strip into Egypt. Irish premier Leo Varadkar said arrangements are in place for staff from the country’s embassy in Cairo ...

15 Nov 2023 at 14:28

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‘Quite a number’ of Irish citizens ‘set to leave Gaza via Rafah crossing’

Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed confidence that a significant number of Irish citizens will be able to leave Gaza on Wednesday via the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Around 35 to 40 Irish passport ...

15 Nov 2023 at 08:03

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Some Irish citizens ‘may be able to leave Gaza’ on Wednesday

Some Irish citizens may be able to leave Gaza on Wednesday amid a “complex situation”, it has been indicated. It comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt where the Rafah ...

14 Nov 2023 at 23:13

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Family of girl believed to be captured by Hamas remain positive on her birthday

The family of an Israeli-Irish girl believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza said they are remaining positive that they will see her again. A birthday party was held at St Stephen’s ...

17 Nov 2023 at 14:20

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