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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:

World News

Watch: Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts rockets launched from Gaza

Euronews' Thimi Samarxhiu reports from Ashkelon as Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired from Gaza.

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.

Culture news

More than 700 Hollywood figures condemn Hamas in open letter

“This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.”

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Israel

Blinken in Tel Aviv in show of US solidarity with Israel

Blinken vows US support for Israel ahead of possible ground operation as he confirms 25 American citizens among those killed in Hamas attacks.

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Watch: Aftermath of strikes in Gaza as missiles continue to fall

Latest updates and data on the Hamas-Israel war.

Culture news

Backlash after Jamie Lee Curtis deletes controversial Gaza post

"WAR CRIMES committed by any person, any organization or any government (yours, mine, friend or foe) must be denounced and the responsible parties held accountable.”

World News

Attack on Israel: 'Analogue' warfare and Iran's political interests

According to experts, the operation avoided Israeli intelligence services by using "analogue tactics" in a time of digital war.

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.

Europe News

Relatives of Israeli hostages call on EU to help in Brussels rally

The relatives of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas into Gaza joined a rally in Brussels on Wednesday, asking European leaders to use their political clout to ensure the immediate release of their loved ones.

Belgium

European Union holds minute of silence for victims of Hamas attack

The French government not only wants to avoid an escalation in the Middle East. It also wants to prevent the conflict from being imported into France. Fifty anti-Semitic acts have reportedly been committed since the weekend.

Ukraine

How Russia could use the Israel-Hamas war for its benefit

Russia could use the Israel-Hamas war to push some of its narrative, including that Western support for Ukraine will decline, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Culture news

Roger Waters: 'F**k off' to fans as anger grows over Palestine stance

Roger Waters reportedly told fans to 'f**k off' at a live show in London, while criticism mounts over his pro-Palestine stance.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

Commissioner went solo with suspension of EU funds for Palestinians

The European Commission scrambled on Tuesday to explain the contradictory messages sent by their officials regarding the bloc's aid for the Palestinian territories in reaction to the unfolding Israel-Hamas war.

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.

Culture news

U2 honour music fans slaughtered at Israeli music festival

During a Las Vegas show, Bono altered the lyrics to one of their biggest hits to pay tribute to the victims of the Hamas attack at a music festival last weekend.

Europe Decoded

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.