Middle East

Euronews Witness

Israel-Hamas war: Killing, chaos and catastrophe in the Gaza Strip

In this episode of Witness, we head into the Gaza Strip to hear harrowing accounts of death, destruction and desperation from those living inside the besieged territory.

24/11/2023

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Gaza Circus members put on an acrobatic show

In Gaza, circus members put on an acrobatic show in order to lift spirits amidst the war.

24/11/2023

Economy

Turkey hikes interest rate to 40% - highest in 20 years

Turkey's central bank has implemented a sixth consecutive interest rate hike, reaching 40%, in a surprising shift to counter the country's staggering 61.36% inflation.

24/11/2023

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Relatives of Israeli hostages condemn the delay of loved ones' release

Relatives of Israeli hostages reacted on Thursday to the delay of a possible release of their loved ones after the temporary ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release hit a last-minute snag.

23/11/2023

Football Now

2023 Asian Cup: 50 days to go

In partnership with Media City

Hosts Qatar will be looking to defend their 2019 crown

23/11/2023

Israel

Europe's diplomatic drive continues as PM's push for earliest possible truce in Gaza

The Spanish and Belgian prime ministers and the UK foreign minister will hold separate meetings with leaders on both sides during their visits.

23/11/2023

Israel

Four-day truce begins in Israel Hamas war

Israel has said the pause in hostilities would be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed.

23/11/2023

Israel

Gaza truce and hostage release postponed 'last minute'

Israel’s national security adviser said late Wednesday that ceasefire talks with Hamas were still ongoing, and the hostage release will not take place before Friday.

23/11/2023

Israel

Irish-Israeli girl to be in first group of hostages freed by Hamas

The family of 9-year-old Emily Hand initially thought she had been killed by Hamas in the attack on 7 October, but later found out she was kidnapped and being held hostage in Gaza.

22/11/2023

Gaza

Hopes Israel-Hamas deal will end Gaza conflict

The warring parties agreed to a four-day truce and partial hostage release on Wednesday.

22/11/2023

Business

Financial crime and Russian oligarchs: How Cyprus vows to crackdown

The Cypriot president has reached out to an unnamed 'third country' to help with investigations into alleged evasions of sanctions against Russia by oligarchs.

21/11/2023

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Gazans receive bags of flour at the UN relief

Residents and displaced Gazans receive bags of flour at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

21/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: Attacks on the rise in West Bank and East Jerusalem

Following the Hamas militant group's 7 October attacks and Israel's subsequent ground offensive in Gaza, there have been apparent reprisals against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

21/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas hostage deal talks in 'final phase' - Qatar

However, insiders say some key obstacles to an agreement remain.

21/11/2023

Scenes

Meet the woman moulding and shaping a community of potters in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"I love that clay is imperfect. The beauty of it is in the imperfection."

20/11/2023

Travel News

France set to lose its title as Europe’s second-most visited country

This European country has seen a 70 per cent increase in visitors since the pandemic.

20/11/2023

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Gazans inspect damage after a strike on a residential building in Rafa

The bloodiest ever Gaza war started with the shock 7 October Hamas attack that Israeli officials say left 1,200 people dead and saw 240 taken hostage.

20/11/2023

Gaza

Hamas accuses Israel of deadly strike on Gaza hospital

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/11/2023

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels seize Israeli-linked cargo ship in Red Sea

They took over two dozen crew members hostage and raised fears that regional tensions are heightening over the Israel Hamas war

19/11/2023

Israel

Israeli sources say a deal to free Hamas-held hostages is close

Israeli government sources have told Euronews a deal to release people kidnapped by Hamas militants in Israel on 7 October is almost completed. Our correspondent Shona Murray said it is also understood the White House is pressuring Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

19/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

19/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: IDF claim tunnel discovery under Shifa hospital

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

19/11/2023

Egypt

EU chief meets Egypt's president to discuss Israel-Hamas war

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has met with Egypt's president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo for talks on the conflict.

18/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Scores killed in school and refugee camp strikes

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

18/11/2023

Gaza

UN warns of starvation in Gaza as its forced to stop food deliveries

The UN was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation.

17/11/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas War in Maps: Where is Hamas command centre?

The Israel Defence Forces have warned people in some towns in the Khan Younis area to evacuate their homes and head to shelters.

17/11/2023