Ireland's Occupied Territories Act, Explained
Ireland's Occupied Territories Act became law in July 2026 and took effect on 15 September. What it bans, what it leaves out and why services were dropped.
Updated 26 September 2026Read
Palestine, Explained
Plain-language explainers on Palestinian history, international law and Ireland's relationship with Palestine. Each one answers the question first, then shows the evidence, with every claim linked to its source.
Explainers
Why Does Ireland Support Palestine?
From de Valera in 1937 to the 2026 settlement goods ban: the history, polling and policy behind Irish support for Palestine, with every claim sourced.
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Is Gaza Still Occupied? The Law After the 2005 Withdrawal
Israel withdrew troops and settlers from Gaza in 2005. Was that the end of occupation? What the ICJ, ICRC, UN and the counter-argument actually say.
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The ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion, Explained
On 19 July 2024 the ICJ ruled Israel's presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful. How the case began, what the Court decided, the exact votes, and what happened next.
Updated 26 September 2026Read