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US praises Israeli 'restraint' over Gaza violence

After 60 Palestinians were killed, Nikki Haley says Israel showed more restraint than other countries would have.

Portugal

Israel wins Eurovision Song Contest

Israel's Netta Barzilai won the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon on Saturday, bringing Israel its fourth victory in the glitzy pageant, watched by over 200 million people around the world, and the right to host the event next year.

Portugal

Toy is a song about empowerment, says Eurovision winner

Netta's supporters celebrated not only her Eurovision win but the message behind the victory. The Israeli singer described her song as one of empowerment, wrapped in a heavy vibe.

Gaza

Israel clashes with Gaza protesters for seventh week running

Hamas has warned of a mass protest on Tuesday that could break through the border fence

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Gaza

Gaza tension as hundreds march towards fence with Israel

Trouble anticipated as Nakba Day approaches on May 15

Syria

Syria accuses Israel of missile strike

Syrian state media accused Israel of launching missiles at a target near Damascus on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was quitting the Iranian nuclear deal, a move that had prompted Israel to go on high alert.

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'US Embassy' road signs put up in Jerusalem

At least three US Embassy road signs have been put up in Jerusalem ahead of next week's opening of the mission, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.

Israel

Road signs go up for US Embassy in Jerusalem

The road signs went up a week before the US Embassy's opening, which will coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel's founding.

Gaza

Explosion in Gaza building kills six Hamas members

Hamas's military wing accuses Israel, but the army denies involvement.

Israel

Many injured in Gaza protests

Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 350 Palestinians have been injured in protests; some by live fire.

Syria

Missiles strike Syrian military bases

Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic to open honorary consulate in Jerusalem

“According to usual diplomatic practice, States have their embassies in the capitals of the receiving States," the foreign ministry said.

World News

Two Palestinians killed in clashes on Gaza border

Violence on the Gaza-Israel border sees two Palestinian die and scores injured after Israeli forces reportedly open fire on protesters.

Romania

Romania split over Israel embassy

Head of ruling party announced plan to move embassy to Jerusalem only to be slapped down by the president.

Israel

Israelis celebrate nation's 70th anniversary

President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman attended a military ceremony

Europe News

Taking sides - EU lawmakers debate Middle Eastern conflict

Parliament renews commitment to two-state solution

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Israel grinds to a standstill on Memorial Day

Two minutes of silence were observed across the country

Gaza

Explosion in Gaza kills four Palestinians - local health ministry

Four Palestinians dead in Gaza explosion says local health ministry.

Europe News

'My mother saved my life,' Holocaust survivor tells Euronews

As Israel remembers the victims of the Holocaust, one Belgian survivor recalls escaping from a train bound for Auschwitz

Israel

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Two minutes of silence were observed nationwide in memory of the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Second World War

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