Israel Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump The Israeli prime minister will be the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since he returned to office for a second term. 02/02/2025
Europe News Hamas frees eight hostages, Israel puts prisoner release on hold Three Israelis and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas were freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month. 30/01/2025
USA Netanyahu to become first foreign leader to visit Trump in White House The new US administration, which claims credit for the current ceasefire in Gaza, has called for a permanent end to the war between Israel and Hamas. 29/01/2025
Gaza Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began. 27/01/2025
Israel Euroviews. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is a deal that cannot last In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations, Soli Özel writes. 22/01/2025
Israel Israel's security cabinet votes to approve Gaza ceasefire deal The deal, which has been held back after several delays, now passes to the country's full cabinet for signoff. 17/01/2025
No Comment Watch bereaved families of Israeli soldiers oppose ceasefire deal On Thursday, families of soldiers killed during the war displayed coffins in Jerusalem to protest against a proposed ceasefire deal. 16/01/2025
World News Israel delays Gaza ceasefire cabinet vote over 'last minute crisis' Under the deal reached Wednesday, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, according to reports. 16/01/2025
Europe News Israel-Hamas reach ceasefire deal, Biden says as Netanyahu stays quiet Key mediators, including US President Joe Biden, in a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel say that a landmark agreement has been reached to pause the 15-months of war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli has said its cabinet is yet to agree. 15/01/2025
Cinema 'The Bibi Files': The film Netanyahu tried to stop After years of legal delays, the criminal indictments on fraud, bribery, and breach of trust for which Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu is now standing trial has reached a critical stage. The Israeli PM did everything he could to stop Alexis Bloom and Alex Gibney's documentary from ever being released. 09/01/2025
Europe News Poland's Duda says Netanyahu should be free to attend Auschwitz event The Polish president has asked the government to not arrest Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu under an ICC warrant if he enters the country. 09/01/2025
Israel Israel recovers body of hostage taken to Gaza on 7 October Roughly 100 Israeli hostages were taken into the Gaza Strip when Hamas militants launched an attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023. 09/01/2025
World News Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigns from parliament Gallant and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu often clashed over war in Gaza, with Gallant advocating for diplomatic efforts to free Israeli hostages, while Netanyahu insisted on maintaining military pressure against Hamas. 02/01/2025
No Comment Damage at airport after Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital, including Sanaa's international airport. Damage to the airport's control tower and buildings could be seen in footage aired by the Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah. 27/12/2024
World News Sara Netanyahu suspected of political harassment, AG orders probe It’s the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. 27/12/2024
Gaza Israeli strikes kill at least 58 including children in Gaza Strip Talks for a hostage and ceasefire agreement were underway in Qatar on Sunday, with Hamas said to have provided proof of life for several hostages, according to Israeli media. 23/12/2024
Syria Israeli airstrikes in Syria 'most violent' since 2012, monitor says The Israeli military says it is only hitting military targets in Syria after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's rule last weekend following a stunning rebel advance. 16/12/2024
Israel Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time. 10/12/2024
EuroVerify Where do EU countries stand on ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu? The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu continues to draw mixed and often ambiguous reactions from European officials. 03/12/2024
Europe News ICC president criticises US and Russia over threats and accusations The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced criticism and pressure over arrest warrants for Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin. 02/12/2024