Middle East

Ireland in contact with ‘key interlocutors’ to seek Emily Hand’s release

‘We’re not aware of any other Irish citizen being held hostage by any group in Gaza,’ says Tánaiste

Emily Hand (8) is believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. Photograph CNN screengrab
Emily Hand (8) is believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. Photograph CNN screengrab
Denis Staunton Beijing
Jack Horgan-Jones
Fiachra Gallagher
Tue Nov 07 2023 - 07:42 • 5 MIN READ

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Denis Staunton

Denis Staunton

Denis Staunton is China Correspondent of The Irish Times
Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
Fiachra Gallagher

Fiachra Gallagher

Fiachra Gallagher is an Irish Times journalist