The Tánaiste says the Government has been in contact with 40 Irish citizens currently in Gaza.
Micheál Martin says arrangements are being made to evacuate them if they want to leave.
The Israelis are continuing to prepare for a ground operation into northern Gaza following a surprise attack by Hamas.
Aid could get into Gaza if the Rafah border crossing with Egypt opens, which it was expected to – but Hamas says there's no truth to those reports.
Deputy Martin says that crossing is a vital route for people, including the Irish citizens there, to get out:
There Is A Notable Increase Of Referrals For Individuals Who Suffer From Excessive Tech Use
A Man Has Been Charged After A Tourist Was Assaulted In Dublin On Friday
Russia Says They've Completed An Exchange Of A Thousand Prisoners With Ukraine
The Second Phase Of The Dublin City Transport Plans Has Come Into Effect
Three Women Have Been Killed In Seperate Crashes In Clare, Meath and Wexford
Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
EU Vows To Respond To Trumps 50% Tariff Threat on European Goods
Hundred's Queue In The Rain For Just 38 New Homes In Dublin As Housing Demand Soars
