Israel

Israel

Christians around the world take part in Good Friday processions

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

19/04/2025

Israel

Katz: Israeli army to stay 'indefinitely' in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

The Israeli military has taken control over more than half of the Strip since it renewed its military campaign following the collapse of a ceasefire with Hamas last month.

16/04/2025

Israel

Netanyahu's son lashes out at Macron over Palestine recognition plans

Yair Netanyahu hit out at the French president on X as he responded to his remarks about a two-state solution.

15/04/2025

Israel

IDF says it will fire air force reservists who condemn Gaza war

While the soldiers who signed the letter didn’t refuse to keep serving, it's part of a growing wave of Israeli service personnel speaking out against the 18-month conflict.

11/04/2025

Health news

Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear

The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s.

11/04/2025

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem urge Netanyahu to secure hostage deal

The gathering took place ahead of the Israeli PM's trip to Washington, where he is set to meet with US President Donald Trump.

07/04/2025

Israel

At least 50 killed in overnight Israeli air strikes on Gaza

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms and leaves the territory.

03/04/2025

Israel

Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor in Gaza

Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal.

02/04/2025

Israel

Israeli antisemitism forum sparks debate on Europe's right-wing ties

Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.

28/03/2025

No Comment

Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem amid Houthi missile attack

Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with no reported casualties, according to Israel's emergency response service.

27/03/2025

Israel

As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

27/03/2025

Israel

Palestinians in Gaza stage rare public protest against Hamas

Rights groups accuse Hamas of violently suppressing dissent, quashing protests in the areas they control, while also jailing and torturing their critics.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Israeli police free Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after 24 hours

Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.

25/03/2025

Israel

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says

The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials.

25/03/2025

No Comment

Protesters depict Netanyahu as ‘puppet’ outside Tel Aviv court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests and scrutiny as his corruption trial continued, with the court enforcing restrictions on media access.

24/03/2025

Europe News

EU foreign policy chief urges new Gaza ceasefire amid escalation

Kaja Kallas of the EU highlighted the "dangerous escalation" in Gaza following the resumption of fighting, stressing the urgent need for resumed negotiations to end the conflict.

24/03/2025

Israel

Israel launches ground operation to reoccupy key Gaza corridor

The Israeli military had previously withdrawn from the Netzarim Corridor, which it established, following a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

19/03/2025

Israel

Gaza faces worsening conditions as Israel cuts off electricity supply

The move aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire and releasing hostages.

09/03/2025

No Comment

Families of hostages urge Trump to pressure Netanyahu

Families of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv, urging US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a deal, as Israel halts aid to Gaza to force Hamas into a ceasefire agreement.

07/03/2025

Israel

Hostages' families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu

Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives.

06/03/2025

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu takes stand in ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu is being prosecuted on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

04/03/2025

Europe News

At least one dead and four injured in Israel stabbing attack

A man in his 60s was killed and others were left injured by a knifeman in a bus station in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Monday.

03/03/2025

Israel

Israel criticised after it bars flow of aid and goods into Gaza

Trucks carrying aid were sent back to Egypt on Sunday after Israel decided to stop the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza.

03/03/2025

Israel

Israeli army inquiry reveals failures over 7 October attack by Hamas

The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

28/02/2025

Israel

Israeli army won't withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, says official

Israel's refusal to leave the Philadelphi Corridor threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas.

27/02/2025

Israel

Israel and Hamas strike hostage exchange deal, preserving ceasefire

The first phase of a three-part ceasefire began to look fragile when Israel accused Hamas of cruel treatment of hostages and the militant group returned a misidentified body.

26/02/2025