The Latest Breaking News from Emily Hand

Taoiseach hopes that Emily Hand will be among first hostages released

The Department of Foreign Affairs said there has been no official confirmation whether the nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl will be set free.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

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

Micheal Martin said the Irish government continues to work with Israeli and Egyptian authorities to get the remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Emily Hand’s father pleads for Hamas to release her amid hope of hostage deal

Thomas Hand said he will not believe in any deal between Israel and Hamas until he sees his daughter

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

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

A party for Emily Hand was held at St Stephen’s Green in Dublin.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

More Irish citizens leave Gaza via Rafah crossing

Michael Martin has expressed confidence that the majority of Irish passport holders will have left the enclave in the coming days.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

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

It comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

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

Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said he will be raising Emily’s case during a visit to Israel.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

‘Our bodies hurt from crying’ say family of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped

“I want to hug Emily again, love her, fix her,” Emily Hand’s father Thomas told reporters in Dublin.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas war to international court

OPPOSITION parties are pressing the Irish government to take action in relation to Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip launched in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas conflict to international court

Opposition TDs want Ireland to make a referral to the International Criminal Court for a probe into possible war crimes in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023