The US has lifted a ban on flights to and from Israel that was put in place after a rocket attack near Tel Aviv's airport.

Many European airlines still aren't flying there, on the strong recommendation of the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Meanwhile - the Government is being condemned for its decision to abstain in a UN vote on whether to investigate Israel's offensive in Gaza.

The 46 member Council supported a Palestinian drafted resolution by 29 votes.

The US was the only member to vote against it - while Ireland and 16 other European countries abstained.

Fianna Fáil Senator Averil Power says she's shocked at the Government's decision to abstain from the vote: