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SDLP Israel remarks spark Stormont crisis

Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as the SDLP grapples with internal divisions and diplomatic repercussions following controversial remarks about Israel, threatening stability at Stormont.

Sinn Féin blocks DUP Israel motion in Belfast

A controversial motion condemning Israel, proposed by DUP's Gavin Robinson, has been blocked by Sinn Féin in a tense Belfast City Council meeting, sparking political controversy in Northern Ireland.

NI Minister faces backlash over Israel remarks

Stormont's Infrastructure Minister faces mounting pressure after controversial remarks about Israel, sparking cross-community condemnation and threatening power-sharing stability.

NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle

Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.

Sinn Féin faces backlash over Israel-Palestine motion

Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin's controversial motion on the Israel-Palestine conflict sparks cross-party criticism and threatens to destabilise power-sharing arrangements.

US Deploys Combat Troops to Israel in Policy Shift

The Biden administration announces unprecedented deployment of US military personnel to Israel for defensive operations, marking a significant escalation in American involvement in the region.

US city votes to boycott Israel in landmark move

The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, has sparked international controversy by becoming the first US municipality to officially boycott Israel, creating diplomatic ripples and dividing local opinion.

Meloni calls Israel genocide case 'unfounded'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces international backlash after dismissing South Africa's ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, calling it 'unfounded' in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents.

Trump Supports Israel's Gaza Strategy Amid Crisis

Former US President Donald Trump voices strong support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza while criticising current US leadership, as humanitarian crisis deepens and ceasefire negotiations stall.

American Jews' Historic Rift with Israel Over Gaza

A seismic shift is occurring within American Jewish communities as decades of unwavering support for Israel fracture over Gaza military operations, with protests, open letters, and family conflicts signalling a historic transformation.

Trump brokers Israel hostage deal breakthrough

Exhausted Israelis welcome former US president's dramatic return to Middle East diplomacy as breakthrough in hostage negotiations appears imminent after months of stalemate.

Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

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