In a fit of ideological pique last week, far-right Republican Lauren Boebert scoffed at protesters agitating against pro-Israel policies on campuses across the United States.

Israel's military carried out airstrikes in Rafah on Monday, residents said, hours after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of the southern Gaza city where more than a million people uprooted by the war have been sheltering.

After Hamas yesterday announced its acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal, Israel said its leaders approved a military operation in the southern Gaza town of Rafah and began striking targets in the area.

The Taoiseach and his Spanish counterpart have had further discussions on the recognition of the state of Palestine.