The Latest Breaking News from George Mitchell

First, the most important news. At last count, the death toll, as reported by Gaza’s ministry of health, stands at 37,232 people, including more than 15,000 children, with a further 84,932 people wounded. It’s not known how many people are buried beneath the rubble of the more than half of…

The talks aimed at ending the violence in Gaza are failing because there is no guarantee any ceasefire negotiated at present will last. Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire leading to the establishment of a “fully sovereign” Palestinian state. The Israeli government – particularly the more rightwing nationalistic elements – wants…

There is no peace in the Middle East because there is no effective peace process. This isn’t because the Palestinians and Israelis do not know how to make peace. They do. The Good Friday agreement which brought peace to Northern Ireland a quarter of a century ago, provided a clear…

The visit came as the US special envoy led a business delegation on a four day visit to Northern Ireland.

Paul O’Hara's quick action allowed Senator Mitchell to participate in events marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

"It was fabulous for a small family business such as ourselves within Northern Ireland to be recognised in this way."

The peace envoy said his appearance at the Good Friday Agreement conference was in the balance until days before he flew out.

The first time George Mitchell came to Belfast, it was a war-scarred city of bomb damage and barbed wire

Former US president says he expects barriers to restoring government in Stormont will soon be removed