Middle East

Israel

In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all 20 living hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

13/10/2025

Israel

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

13/10/2025

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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

13/10/2025

Israel

World leaders attend summit in Egypt to discuss next steps for Gaza

All 20 living Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas as US President Donald Trump meets with world leaders in Egypt to discuss the next steps in his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

13/10/2025

Culture news

Egyptian police seek rare pharaonic painting stolen from Saqqara tomb

The incident comes weeks after another incident that shook the archaeological community: the disappearance of a gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir that dates back to the era of the Third Transition.

12/10/2025

Israel

Israel awaits release of last hostages by Hamas before deadline

Israeli government spokesperson told reporters in Tel Aviv that following their release, the hostages will then be transferred across the border into Israel and taken to Re'im military base.

12/10/2025

Gaza

Aid delivery into Gaza scaled up ahead of summit for peace in Egypt

Dozens of trucks crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Sunday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to their destroyed neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, world leaders are expected to gather to finalise the peace deal in Egypt on Monday.

12/10/2025

Israel

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

12/10/2025

Israel

Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally ahead of hostage release

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

12/10/2025

Gaza

US troops begin arriving in Israel to oversee Gaza ceasefire

About 200 US troops have begun arriving in Israel to set up a coordination centre aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, as well as logistical and security assistance into Gaza. They are not expected to enter the territory.

11/10/2025

Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians return north as Gaza ceasefire starts

The Israeli military has said it will continue to operate defensively from the roughly 50% of Gaza it still controls after pulling back to agreed-upon lines.

10/10/2025

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Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce

Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan.

10/10/2025

Gaza

What would Palestinians' most popular leader do if freed? No one knows

Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel did not release high-profile prisoner Marwan Barghouti.

10/10/2025

Gaza

Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says

The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the US and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance.

10/10/2025

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Palestinians celebrate in Gaza as ceasefire agreement takes effect

Palestinians poured into the streets across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, celebrating as a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced.

09/10/2025

Cult

Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future

In partnership with Media City

Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation.

09/10/2025

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Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite announcement of ceasefire deal

Israeli air strikes continued to hit Gaza City on Thursday morning, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called a breakthrough ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

09/10/2025

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Joy and relief in Tel Aviv as deal promises release of Gaza hostages

For the first time in two years, Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv erupted in celebration on Thursday as news spread of a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.

09/10/2025

Gaza

'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Gaza peace deal

Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting.

09/10/2025

Gaza

'The UN is ready to act' to get aid into Gaza, UNOPS chief says

The executive director of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Jorge Moreira da Silva told Euronews that 170,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid are available for distribution in the Strip.

09/10/2025

Health news

Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns

Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk.

09/10/2025

Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases.

09/10/2025

Sport

Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer

After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.

08/10/2025

Turkey

Several Turkish celebrities summoned for blood tests in drugs probe

Authorities in Turkey have launched an investigation into alleged drug use involving 19 high-profile public figures, including singers and actors.

08/10/2025

Israel

Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza

A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe.

08/10/2025

Gaza

Hamas says it needs 'real' guarantees of lasting peace in Egypt talks

Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day.

08/10/2025