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Gaza

OHCHR calls for Gaza ceasefire as humanitarian catastrophe worsens

The Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Jeremy Laurence, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza following his latest visit to the Palestinian territories.

Europe News

France says Israel's Netanyahu has immunity from ICC arrest warrant

The French foreign ministry says it will continue to work closely with the Israeli prime minister due to the "friendship" between the two nations.

Israel

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force

The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

Israel

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

US President Joe Biden announced that the ceasefire will come into force at 4am GMT on Wednesday morning.

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Israel

'No excuses' for Israel to not accept ceasefire deal, Borrell says

Israel's cabinet is set to agree on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday, despite several sticking points.

Europe News

Brussels warns Orbán: it's your duty to comply with ICC warrants

Ignoring an arrest warrant by the ICC would breach international obligations and damage Hungary's reputation, Věra Jourová told Euronews.

Netherlands

Dutch court weighs lawsuit against arms sales to Israel

The complaint, lodged by pro-Palestinian activists, comes a day after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence secretary Yoav Gallant.

Gaza

One meal a day: UN warns of 'severe hunger' in Gaza

Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.

Israel

European leaders give mixed reactions on Netanyahu's arrest warrant

Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.

Europe News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

Israel

Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

In September, thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing 39 people and injuring thousands.

Israel

Netanyahu says he and Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has recently spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Israel

Middle East reacts to Trump victory in US election

Donald Trump has consistently positioned himself as a strong advocate for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.

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No Comment. Anti-government protests in Israel

In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday.

Lebanon

Rescuers pull 30 bodies out of apartment building in Lebanon

Israel's war in Lebanon has expanded significantly since mid- September, with Israel pounding the country via land and air.

Israel

Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

The two have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war against Hamas in Gaza, now in its second year, and widening conflict in the Middle East.

Lebanon

IDF claims to have found Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital

The hospital's director insists the facility has not been used by Hezbollah, and that the only subterranean areas there are underground operating theatres.

Israel

Thousands of Israelis demand Gaza hostage release deal

During the weekly protests against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, relatives of hostages and their supporters said the moment to sit down and negotiate a deal was long overdue.

Europe News

Israel condemns UN head for not supporting killing of Hamas leader

Hamas leader and 7 October mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, an act that most international leaders welcomed hoping it could be the start of ceasefire negotiations.

Israel

Netanyahu will only strike military targets in Iran, reports say

The Israeli leader's comments are a signal to Washington that Israel is planning a more limited counterattack that would avoid hitting nuclear sites or oil facilities.