Middle East

Business

From crypto to charity: How is Hamas funded?

Hamas' attack on Israel was highly expensive - Euronews takes a closer look at where the allegedly financially isolated group's money is coming from.

12/10/2023

Gaza

UK evacuation flights begin as humanitarian crisis engulfs Gaza

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

12/10/2023

Gaza

Netanyahu vows to 'crush' Hamas, military orders closures around Gaza

Follow our live updates on day five of the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

11/10/2023

Israel

No end in sight for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

With a diplomatic solution currently out of reach, analysts call for neighbouring countries to help restore stability to the region.

10/10/2023

Israel

‘They shot children, babies’: kibbutz survivors recount Hamas’ assault

More than 100 bodies were discovered in one Kibbutz alone, according to the NGO Zaka.

10/10/2023

Gaza

What is Hamas, the terror group behind unprecedented attack on Israel?

The group was founded during the first Intifada, and is considered a terrorist organisation by the European Union.

10/10/2023

Israel

GALLERY: The most powerful images from Israel-Gaza conflict

Impactful images from both sides of the brutal conflict, as seen through the lens of Associated Press photographers.

10/10/2023

Tech News

Israel's tech sector braces for disruption as Hamas conflict deepens

Israel boasts the second largest tech ecosystem outside of Silicon Valley, accounting for a fifth of GDP. Now war poses major disruption.

10/10/2023

The Cube

Misinformation further inflames the Israel-Palestine conflict

In times of conflict, social media has been used as a way to track unfolding events in real-time. But trying to keep afloat of events in Israel and Gaza proves otherwise. Euronews has rounded up some of the most viral and misleading claims.

10/10/2023

Gaza

Hamas launches new rocket attack on Israeli city of Ashkelon

Follow our live blog to see how events unfolded on the 4th day of conflict between Hamas and Israel.

10/10/2023

Israel

Hamas says it will kill hostages if Israel strikes civilians in Gaza

More than 100 Israeli civilians and soldiers are being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the militant group launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel on Saturday.

09/10/2023

Israel

International community divided on response to Hamas attack on Israel

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that talks on a two-state solution that delivered for the peaceful co-existence of Israel and Palestine were the only way forward once hostilities had terminated.

09/10/2023

Syria

Syrian sources say 20 people dead and 50 injured in a Turkish air raid

Turkey has been targeting Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria after a gun and bomb attack in Ankara on October 1st

09/10/2023

Israel

'Grave miscalculation': Why was Israel blindsided by Gaza attack?

Multiple failures occurred before Hamas' unprecedented assault, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Israeli army told Euronews.

09/10/2023

Markets

Bank of Israel attempts to rein in shekel following Hamas assault

The Bank of Israel has announced that it is intervening on the foreign exchange market to mitigate the volatility of the Israeli currency, the shekel, which fell sharply after the surprise weekend offensive by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas.

09/10/2023

Markets

Oil prices surge following Hamas attack on Israel

The sudden aggravation of the conflict in the Middle East is fuelling oil supply disruptions fears.

09/10/2023

Lifestyle

Ruins and reform: Istanbul hothouse show explores historic hammam

The wellness benefits of creating and consuming art are well documented. One historic bathhouse in Istanbul, however, is taking the crossover of creativity and wellbeing to a new level and unexpected directions.

09/10/2023

Israel

'We will change the Middle East', vows Israeli PM

Israel has declared a "state of war" following Hamas's surprise weekend attack which blindsided the country's military and intelligence agencies.

09/10/2023

Israel

Israel declares war on Hamas after hundreds killed on both sides

Israel formally declared war on Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack.

08/10/2023

Israel

Israel-Gaza: the global impact of the escalating conflict

A rundown on how some nations across the world are reacting to the new war.

08/10/2023

Egypt

Policeman opened fire at Egyptian tourist site, killing two

The rogue police officer also injured another Israeli tourist in the port city of Alexandria before he was apprehended by the security forces.

08/10/2023

Israel

What you should know about Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel

At least 500 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza since Hamas launched its surprise assault on Saturday. This is what you need to know about the multi-pronged attack.

08/10/2023

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Watch: Cars on fire after rocket barrages from Gaza hit Israel

More than 5,000 rockets had been fired so far from the Gaza Strip, the armed wing of Hamas which controls the blockaded coastal enclave said.

07/10/2023

Israel

Hundreds dead as Arab-Israeli conflict erupts again

Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns early on Saturday.

07/10/2023

Culture news

Israeli police arrest American tourist smashing museum statues

The tourist was caught breaking Roman statues in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

06/10/2023

Spotlight

World Tourism Day urges consumers to diversify travel habits

In partnership with Saudi World Tourism Day 2023

This year's World Tourism Day in Riyadh welcomed leaders and experts from across 120 countries calling for global tourism collaboration.

06/10/2023