Controversial billionaire investor Peter Thiel is due to front a conference at Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow in August

The group, which performed at Dublin’s Vicar Street last month, allege that RTÉ engaged in defamation by saying the lead singer led antisemitic chants during a Glastonbury performance.

A former IDF soldier turned activist has said it has been clear for a while that the destruction of Gaza is a goal in and of itself.

Susanne Björk was arrested along with Irish national Deirdre ‘D’ Murphy (71) by Israeli military on Saturday

Diplomatic sources said two Irish diplomats were part of the delegation to the West Bank city of Jenin.

It comes amid escalating tensions in the region.