Ireland boss speaks out on his team’s stance ahead of Israel rematch IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 29
UAE confirms president met with Israel's PM Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday The visit came weeks after a bombshell Israeli media report that the Emirati president had warned Netanyahu ahead of the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, which the Israeli premier did not pass on to the security services. Euronews · Sep 29
Republic of Ireland undecided over playing Israel for second time: ‘We are all uncomfortable’ The Republic of Ireland opted to play in Sunday’s contentious match after a player vote but will face Israel again seven days later The Independent UK · Sep 29
Heimir Hallgrimsson says Irish squad are ‘all uncomfortable’ ahead of Israel tie Heimir Hallgrimsson says Irish squad are ‘all uncomfortable’ ahead of Israel tie The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Fact Check: Did Sigal Chattah Help an Israeli Suspect Leave the US? What Court Records Actually Show Records show no role for Sigal Chattah in the release behind a viral online claim. Learn which officials handled the case and what prosecutors allege in the Las Vegas sting. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Ed Sheeran Loses Nearly 500,000 Instagram Followers as Macklemore Tour Scandal Deepens Ed Sheeran has lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers amid backlash over Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour and debate over the Israel-Gaza war. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
UAE confirms Netanyahu’s secret visit; Iran dominated six-hour talks The United Arab Emirates on Monday confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gulf country on Sunday, saying his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focused on bilateral relations. Israeli officials, meanwhile, said the talks also focused on Iran. The Times of India · Sep 28
Thai Activist Says Israel Has Put Him on a Watch List for Speaking Out: 'What Right Does a Foreign Government Have?' Thai activist Siranudh 'Psi' Scott says an Israeli government report placed him on a watch list, but the document confirms only that it recorded his protest activity. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief Anger over Israel’s war in Gaza is mobilising British voters, according to Aimee Shalan The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’ Manor Solomon has reacted angrily to the Republic of Ireland team’s behaviour before their Nations League match in protest at Israel’s military action in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv direct flights from December 1, restoring India-Israel air link Air India will resume direct Delhi-Tel Aviv flights from December 1, 2026, restoring non-stop connectivity between India and Israel. The airline will operate five weekly Boeing 777 flights, with the service expected to boost tourism ties. Israel’s tourism ministry is also expanding trade outreach and promoting diverse travel experiences. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump Tensions in the Middle East have escalated in 2026, with the attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. Renewed attacks by Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels in Yemen dialled up hostilities even further. Through attacks on global shipping, this small group has had a strategic impact far greater… The Conversation · Sep 28
'Catastrophic' new Google Earth images expose scale of devastation in Gaza 'Catastrophic' new images have exposed the devastating scale of destruction inflicted on Gaza by Israel's genocide The National (Scotland) · Sep 28
Irish football chief defends controversial decision to play against Israel: ‘We’ve handled the week quite well’ Ireland opted to go ahead with their match against Israel on Sunday following a player vote The Independent UK · Sep 28
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity
Evening Standard · Sep 28 Manor Solomon says Israel is '10 times better than Ireland' in extraordinary attack The fallout from the acrimonious fixture continues
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) review – bold but uneven focus on Palestinian voices Passionate production based on testimonies from Gaza poses many questions regarding Israel’s actions but gets overwhelmed by fact-delivery and form-switches
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Israel's Ben-Gvir Posts Video Telling Handcuffed Hamas Prisoner: 'I Want To Kill You. I Want To Execute You' Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted footage of himself confronting imprisoned Hamas figure Hassan Salameh and threatening to execute him.
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Kash Patel Seen Partying With Prosecutor Ruled Unlawfully Appointed and Accused Online of Helping Israeli Official Leave US After Child-Sex Charge A photograph of FBI Director Kash Patel with Nevada prosecutor Sigal Chattah has revived an unsupported allegation that she helped an Israeli suspect leave the US after his arrest.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28 Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones Celtic's Liam Scales and his Ireland teammates are easy targets, but the wrong ones
The Times of India · Sep 28 Netanyahu secretly visited UAE over weekend, asked Sheikh Mohamed to deny pre-Oct 7 attack warning: Report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the talks focused on a report that the UAE leader had warned Netanyahu about a looming Hamas attack before October 7, 2023.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised Former attorney general Dominic Grieve says Israel is not entitled to shut mission in occupied Palestinian territory
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Why Uefa will not investigate alleged racist chants by Israel fans towards Irish player IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Racism allegation by Israel fans towards Ireland’s Adam Idah will not be investigated Uefa confirmed that an investigation into the incident could not take place as protocols were not followed correctly
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a secret weekend trip to Abu Dhabi, and other Mideast developments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held an hourlong meeting with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during a secret weekend visit to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi