Middle East

Gaza

Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to open on Friday

Follow live updates on day 13 of the Israel-Hamas war.

19/10/2023

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Has Ukraine supplied Hamas militants with NATO weapons?

Some social media users and Russian officials are saying Hamas militants are using weapons supplied by Kyiv. However, there is no concrete evidence to establish a link between Hamas' military arsenal and Ukraine.

19/10/2023

Gaza

Israel has cut electricity, food and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip

Palestinians are facing long queues for essentials including fuel due to Israel's total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the Middle East is on ''the verge of the abyss''.

18/10/2023

Qatar 365

Gripped by grappling: The rise of mixed martial arts in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar365, we wrestle with the rise of combat sports in Doha and find out what it’s like first-hand to grapple inside the cage.

18/10/2023

Gaza

'Gates of hell': Reporter gives his own account of Gaza horror

"It is not safe. Leave your dreams and memories as they are torn apart by the fangs of a monster."

18/10/2023

Gaza

Israel to allow Egypt to deliver limited humanitarian aid to Gaza

Follow our live updates on day 12 of the Israel Hamas war.

18/10/2023

Israel

Israel denies involvement in Gaza hospital blast

The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike caused the blast, and that it killed some 500 people, many of whom had sought shelter from an ongoing Israeli offensive.

17/10/2023

Travel News

When will flights restart to Israel?

Tel Aviv international airport is still in operation, but many airlines have cancelled or diverted services.

17/10/2023

No Comment

Palestinians search through the rubble of destroyed building in Gaza

Palestinians search for survivors under the rubble of a destroyed building after an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

17/10/2023

Europe Decoded

Israel-Hamas War: How children are used to spread disinformation

During conflicts and other unprecedented events, children can be weaponized in order to elicit support. One shocking video showed children held in cages with social media users claiming these were Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas. Turns out the clip was staged.

17/10/2023

Gaza

Bodies dug from Gaza rubble as Israeli forces hit by missiles

Updates from day 11 of Israel's war with Hamas.

17/10/2023

Scenes

Meet the Syrian woman extinguishing discrimination in Beirut's refugee camp

In partnership with Media City

"I want to prove to people that I am like anybody else who can help others. I sacrificed my fear and broke through all the barriers to face society."

16/10/2023

Gaza

Gaza border remains closed for aid as humanitarian crisis deepens

Our live coverage on day ten of the Israel-Hamas war.

16/10/2023

Gaza

'Why are they laughing at us?’: Foreign nationals try to leave Gaza

'Why are they laughing at us? At least help us to leave. I just want to leave': Euronews spoke to some of the foreign nationals trying to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing.

15/10/2023

Israel

Two-state solution losing ground in Israel and Palestine

Fewer people in both Israel and Palestine believed the two states could co-exist peacefully - even before the outbreak of war with Hamas.

15/10/2023

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: Death toll rises, Netanyahu says Israel to ‘demolish Hamas' as thousands flee Gaza

That's the end of our live coverage for today, thanks for reading. We'll be back again at 07:00CET on Monday morning with all the latest developments. For now, read our live blog below to see how events unfolded on Sunday:

15/10/2023

Gaza

The week in pictures: The Israel Hamas war escalates

Some of the most impactful photos from the ongoing Israel Hamas conflict.

15/10/2023

Lebanon

Funeral for Reuters journalist killed in Lebanon

Six other journalists were injured in a village in Lebanon when their position was shelled. Israel Defence Forces say they are investigating the incident.

14/10/2023

Israel

Israel Hamas war: Ground invasion of Gaza expected soon as Netanyahu warns 'next stage is coming'

That's the end of our live coverage for today, thanks for reading. We'll be back again at 09:00CET on Sunday morning with all the latest developments. For now, read our live blog below to see how events unfolded on Saturday:

14/10/2023

The Dialogue

Khalid Albaih, or the art of fighting injustice

In partnership with Media City

Khalid Albaih is a Sudanese political cartoonist and civil rights activist. He has earned international recognition as one of the most influential political cartoonists. His fight has no frontiers and his goal has never changed: using art to make the world a better place, as he told The Dialogue.

14/10/2023

Destinations

Limassol: A guide to Cyprus’ sophisticated beachside city

Want a city break on the beach? Limassol has year-round sun and a booming food scene.

14/10/2023

Israel

Israel warns Gaza it will attack by land, air and sea

Palestinian families in cars, trucks and donkey carts packed with their possessions crowded a main road southward from Gaza City as Israeli airstrikes hammered the territory.

14/10/2023

Israel

Tension high in East Jerusalem in first Friday prayers since attack

Israeli police prevented Palestinians from entering and performing Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Old City of East Jerusalem.

13/10/2023

Gaza

Gaza hospital overwhelmed with 60% of casualties women and children

The Red Crescent says four ambulance workers have been killed trying to rescue casualties including one shot dead by an Israeli sniper

13/10/2023

Israel

Von der Leyen and Metsola arrive in Israel in show of solidarity

The visit to Israel by the presidents of two of the EU's most important institutions comes six days after Hamas carried out its surprise land, sea and air attack in Israel.

13/10/2023

Gaza

Gaza becoming 'hell hole', as hospitals at 'breaking point'

That's the end of our live coverage for today - thanks for reading. We're back again at 09:00CET on Saturday morning with the latest developments. Read our live blog below to see how events unfolded on Friday:

13/10/2023