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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

EU to review Palestine aid to avoid 'indirect' financing of terrorism

The European Commission confirmed on Monday evening it was launching an urgent review of its financial assistance for Palestine to ensure "no EU funding indirectly enables any terrorist organisation to carry out attacks against Israel."

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.

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.

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.

United Kingdom

Israel-Gaza: London police increase patrols after ‘incidents’

The Metropolitan police say they have no choice but to step up their patrols as Immigration Secretary Robert Jenrick condemns London's demonstrations.

World News

Israel’s Security Cabinet has declared the country is at war

Israel has declared it's a nation at war as the death toll of the conflict has risen to at least 600 people, according to local media reports.

World News

Italian tourist killed amid worsening Israel, West Bank violence

At least three people were killed and five injured in separate attacks on Friday, as tensions soared from days of fighting at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.