President Higgins said he hopes that Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter may provide a mechanism for ensuring safe access of aid in the region.

Israel has said the hostages were killed shortly before its forces reached the tunnel in Rafah in which they were found.

Israel says the group were killed shortly before its forces reached the tunnel in which they were discovered.

Israel and Hamas agreed early on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days

The comedy C*A*U*G*H*T follows soldiers who find fame after a hostage video goes viral.