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Gaza

Israeli rocket hits medical convoy in Gaza, killing five crew members

The attack on a US charity-led aid convoy headed to a Gaza hospital came mere hours after another World Food Programme convoy came under repeated Israeli fire.

Gaza

Hezbollah fire over 50 rockets hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

The attack comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with key mediators from Egypt and Qatar to press ahead with a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Markets

Oil prices dip near year low on hopes of Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Ceasefire hopes have risen following Israel's recent acceptance of a US bridging proposal. Hamas, however, has yet to do the same.

Europe News

France tries to bring ceasefire deal one step closer

France's Foreign Minister meets Egyptian counterpart in a diplomatic push for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

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Israel

US sends submarine to Middle East as Europe calls for ceasefire

As the US deployed its guided-missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East, international leaders have joined forces to demand de-escalation and stability in the region that is on the precipice of all-out war.

Europe News

France, Germany and UK urge restraint in statement on Middle East

The joint statement comes as Israeli intelligence reports that Iran could attack Israeli within days, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Europe News

Borrell blasts Israeli statements on cutting aid to Gaza

Borrell called the comments from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir an "incitement to war crimes".

Gaza

Mediators call on Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks

Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar jointly demanded Israel and Hamas return to stalled ceasefire talks next week.

USA

Ceasefire negotiations reached a final stage, says Blinken

"We continue to work intensely to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and to prevent the spread of conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

World News

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for ceasefire across Europe

Protests and counter-protests are continuing across Europe as the Israel-Hamas war exceeds 300 days.

Gaza

All Palestinians ordered to leave Gaza City

Heavy bombardments over the last 48 hours have already killed dozens of people.

Gaza

Israeli forces push into Gaza City as Hamas warns of threat to talks

Hopes for a new settlement to pause or end the conflict could be dashed by a further escalation.

World News

Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City

Israel claims to know the location of Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure, operatives, weapons and detention Rooms within the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City.

World News

Hamas reportedly approves US-backed cease-fire proposal

Hamas has reportedly given initial approval for a US-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire after dropping key demand.

Israel

Israel backs plans for new homes in the West Bank

More than 500,000 Jewish settlers currently live in the West Bank, where they have Israeli citizenship. Meanwhile, the three million Palestinians living there are subject to Israeli military rule.

World News

Hamas says no progress on ceasefire deal with Israel

The Hamas-run health ministry says almost 38,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military operation in October, but it doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count.

Gaza

No Gaza ceasefire on the horizon as negotiations continue

A proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been raising hopes that eight months of fighting could soon come to an end.

Egypt

Blinken visits Middle East to promote Gaza ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Cairo on Monday as a proposal for a ceasefire deal approved by President Joe Biden hangs in the balance.

Gaza

US urges UN Security Council to support Israel Hamas ceasefire plan

Biden has announced a three-phase plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Now he is seeking international backing for it.

Europe News

‘Death of European values': EU institution staff march for Gaza peace

The prospect of an Israeli offensive in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering, has sparked outrage around the world.