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Euroviews. Ms Kallas, prioritise civil society for Israeli-Palestinian peace

The peacebuilders of Israel and Palestine are ready. They now need a leader to partner with them, and ensure that civil society initiatives are not just an afterthought but a cornerstone of a just and durable peace, Nivine Sandouka and Brian Reeves write.

17/12/2024

Israel

Israel plans to expand into Golan Heights in a 'new front' in Syria

Israel's "demographic development" plan to increase settler numbers only applies to the area of the Golan Heights that Israel seized during the Six Day War in 1967 and later annexed in 1981 and not to territory taken since al-Assad's ouster.

15/12/2024

Culture news

37,000-year-old religious figure of tortoise discovered in Israel

One of the oldest religious symbols from the Levant area has been discovered by researchers in Israel.

10/12/2024

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Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial

The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time.

10/12/2024

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Israelis demolish homes damaged by Hamas attacks to begin rebuilding

More than a year after Hamas's October 7 attack, the community of Kibbutz Ein Hasholsha began demolishing houses damaged in the assault on Tuesday, making room for new homes and fresh beginnings.

04/12/2024

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Dozens of Israelis call for return of Gaza hostages

Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with at least a third believed to be dead. Most of the other hostages taken during Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, were released in a ceasefire last year.

27/11/2024

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Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force

The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

27/11/2024

Israel

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

US President Joe Biden announced that the ceasefire will come into force at 4am GMT on Wednesday morning.

26/11/2024

Israel

Why peace in Gaza looks more remote than ever

Qatar, one of the principal mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, recently suspended all mediation efforts due to a reported lack of will on either side. Where are things headed now?

26/11/2024

Israel

'No excuses' for Israel to not accept ceasefire deal, Borrell says

Israel's cabinet is set to agree on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday, despite several sticking points.

26/11/2024

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European leaders give mixed reactions on Netanyahu's arrest warrant

Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.

22/11/2024

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Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

In September, thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing 39 people and injuring thousands.

11/11/2024

Israel

Netanyahu says he and Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has recently spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump.

11/11/2024

Israel

Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in bid to gain ground in Lebanon

Conflict between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants is escalating in southern Lebanon as the IDF seeks to widen its military front.

06/11/2024

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Middle East reacts to Trump victory in US election

Donald Trump has consistently positioned himself as a strong advocate for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.

06/11/2024

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No Comment. Anti-government protests in Israel

In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday.

06/11/2024

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Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

The two have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war against Hamas in Gaza, now in its second year, and widening conflict in the Middle East.

05/11/2024

Israel

Rockets fired from Lebanon kill seven in northern Israel

The attacks mark the deadliest strikes to hit Israel since its military invaded southern Lebanon at the start of October.

31/10/2024

Culture news

1,000 signatories in largest boycott of Israeli publishing industry

Writers including Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Sally Rooney have joined history’s largest cultural boycott against Israel’s publishing industry.

30/10/2024

Israel

One killed and dozens wounded in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv

The truck rammed into a bus stop at Tel Aviv's Glilot Junction, in an area that is home to the Mossad headquarters along with several IDF intelligence units.

27/10/2024

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Demonstrations for Gazan hostages release in Israel

Hundreds took to the streets of Jerusalem demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday night at the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Simchat Torah.

25/10/2024

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Thousands of Israelis demand Gaza hostage release deal

During the weekly protests against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, relatives of hostages and their supporters said the moment to sit down and negotiate a deal was long overdue.

20/10/2024

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Hezbollah targets residence of the Israeli prime minister in Caesarea

Israel’s government said a drone was launched by Hezbollah towards the prime minister’s house on Saturday, with no casualties reported.

19/10/2024

Israel

Hopes for ceasefire diminish day after killing of Hamas leader Sinwar

International leaders heralded the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to begin ceasefire negotiations — an idea Hezbollah, Israel and Hamas have rebuffed.

18/10/2024

Europe News

Israel condemns UN head for not supporting killing of Hamas leader

Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, an act that most international leaders welcomed hoping it could be the start of ceasefire negotiations.

18/10/2024

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Sukkot shelter in Tel Aviv commemorates hostages held in Gaza

The sukkah, or 'wilderness shelter', stands with empty plates, glasses and chairs in memory of those still being held in Gaza

15/10/2024