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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

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

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

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‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Father of girl kidnapped by Hamas shares doubts over hostage release

Thomas Hand celebrated his daughter Emily’s ninth birthday without her on Friday

The Independent UK

Emily Hand: Father of nine-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas in Gaza tells of 'nightmare'

Thomas Hand pleads for release of daughter at press conference held at Israeli Embassy in London

Evening Standard

Another 25 Irish citizens expected to be able to leave Gaza, says Ireland’s deputy premier

This will bring total number of Irish citizens and dependants who have left Gaza in recent days to 51

The Independent UK

Another 25 more Irish citizens expected to be able to leave Gaza – Tanaiste

This will bring the total number of Irish citizens and dependants who have left Gaza in recent days to 51.

The Independent UK

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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

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

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

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

‘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

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…

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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.

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Case of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped raised with Palestinian leadership

The Palestinian ambassador said the situation in Gaza was a failure of the international community and of humanity.

The Independent UK

‘No indication’ Ireland being punished by Israel for ceasefire stance – Varadkar

Leo Varadkar said there is no indication Irish citizens are being prevented from leaving Gaza as a form of punishment for calling for a ceasefire.

The Independent UK

Israeli ambassador says Ireland is not ‘politically neutral’ in Gaza conflict

The Embassy of Israel in Ireland screened a graphic video showing killings carried out during Hamas’ October 7 attack.

The Independent UK

Varadkar warns against expelling Israeli ambassador to Ireland

The Taoiseach said he also has ‘enormous fears’ that the violence in the Middle East could escalate and widen.

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The Independent UK

Irish father of girl feared to be hostage in Gaza ‘praying that she comes back’

Dubliner Thomas Hand called for ‘some humane feelings of any kind’ for Hamas captors to release kidnapped children.

The Independent UK

Family of Irish Israeli girl feared kidnapped living a ‘constant nightmare’

Emily Hand, eight, was originally thought to have died in the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel on October 7.

The Independent UK

Irish girl, 8, feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive, family told

It was initially believed Emily Hand, eight, was killed in the attack on Kibbutz Be’eri

The Independent UK

Every effort being made to secure release of Irish Israeli girl, says minister

The authorities in Israel believe Emily Hand may be being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Irish-Israeli girl, 8, believed killed in Hamas massacre ‘may be hostage’ of terror group in Gaza

Emily Hand may have survived and be among hostages held by militants, her family has been told

The Independent UK

Irish girl, 8, feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive - report

It was initially believed Emily Hand, eight, was killed in the attack on Kibbutz Be’eri

The Independent UK

Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive – reports

It was initially believed Emily Hand, eight, was killed in the attack on Kibbutz Be’eri.

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