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Israel

EU calls settlement 'illegal' after Netanyahu's annexation plans

The European Union said any "settlement plan" would be considered "illegal" under international law after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he planned to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

11/09/2019

Israel

Israeli army fires into Lebanon after military targets hit by missiles

There were no immediate reports of casualties, though the Israeli Defense Forces said a number of hits have been confirmed.

01/09/2019

Israel

Watch: Israel set to open world's first underground cemetery

Far below Jerusalem's main cemetery of Har Hamenuchot, a new underground burial site is being built. It will contain 23,000 new graves along a mile of tunnels.

29/08/2019

Israel

Israel's election may be the end of the line for PM Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party was level with Benny Gantz's centrist Blue and White.

26/08/2019

No Comment

Giant sand sculptures bring fairy tales to life

The International Sand Sculpture Festival has opened in Ashkelon, Southern Israel to an excited public in spite of recent unrest in the region.

19/08/2019

Israel

Man vs mozzie: Tech firm develops laser to track and target mosquitoes

The system follows the insects with a red laser beam and sends a text alert to householders, letting them know where the mosquito can be found.

19/08/2019

Israel

Euroviews. Trump and Netanyahu are wrecking the U.S.-Israel relationship ǀ View

The much-touted shared values between the U.S. and Israel no longer seem to include liberal protections for free speech.

16/08/2019

Israel

Watch: Wealth of unpublished Kafka manuscripts unveiled

Before his death in 1924, Kafka left all of his work to his friend and editor Max Brod, instructing him to burn every manuscript without reading it.

08/08/2019

Israel

Don't have a cow, man: Startup to produce lab-grown steaks

Aleph Farms is seeking to tap into consumers' increasing awareness of health, environmental and ethical concerns related to eating meat.

17/07/2019

No Comment

Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

27/06/2019

Living

'World's biggest' vegan festival attracts thousands

The gathering in Tel Aviv featured the latest innovations in vegan food, clothing and lifestyle.

10/06/2019

Israel

Watch: Gay pride march takes place amid tensions in Jerusalem

Newly appointed Justice Minister Ofir Ohana, Israel's first openly gay cabinet minister, also took part.

07/06/2019

Israel

Israeli PM fails to form government triggering fresh elections

Political turmoil in Israel as voters face a second election in September as Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form government

30/05/2019

Israel

Israel to hold snap elections as Netanyahu fails to form a coalition

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.

29/05/2019

World

Hebron: a city divided between Palestinians and Israeli settlers

Hebron, high in the mountains of the West Bank, is a Palestinian City which has been split for over 20 years. The proximity between the Israeli and the Palestinian communities create daily struggles. Euronews' reporter Monica Pinna went there to find out more.

29/05/2019

Israel

Thousands of Israelis protest legislative move to grant PM immunity

Thousands of Israelis protested legislative changes to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity and to limit the Supreme Court's power.

26/05/2019

Cult

Eurovision 2019: Five highlights from final as the Netherlands wins

Here's our pick of the top moments from this year's competition

18/05/2019

No Comment

Eurovision superfans count down to final contest in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv counted down to the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday (May 18) after a week of parties and protests

18/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision: Which countries have been least successful over the years?

Norway has come in last the most, placing bottom in the Eurovision Song Contest 11 times since it first launched in 1956, according to official data.

17/05/2019

Israel

Which countries are the most successful at Eurovision?

Can you guess who it is?

17/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision 2019: Which countries have secured a place in the final?

Twenty-six countries will compete for the title on Saturday.

16/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision Song Contest 2019: Madonna to perform at final

Madonna will perform at Eurovision 2019 — presenters cleared up doubts surrounding the singer's performance in Tel Aviv this week, confirming that the 60-year-old will indeed be singing at the event.

14/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision contestants walk the orange carpet in opening ceremony

Eurovision contestants walked the orange carpet ahead of the start of the competition.

12/05/2019

Israel

All this year's Eurovision entries and their chances of winning

To warm-up for the annual music extravaganza, we've charted all the countries taking part and their chances of coming home with the title.

10/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision takes place around Shabbat—how will this work in Tel Aviv?

The Sabbath falls just before the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv on Saturday, May 18, which starts at 10 pm local time — how might this affect the organisation of the event and the tourists who will travel to watch it live?

09/05/2019

Israel

Tel Aviv finalises preparations for Eurovision despite rising violence

As Israel prepares to host the Eurovision singing competition next week, many worry about the flare-up of violence nearby.

08/05/2019