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Lebanon

In Lebanon, residents brave a week that could change everything

As anxieties of a wider war in the Middle East loom, Euronews spoke to Beirut residents and experts to break down the latest events.

Gaza

Hamas military operations chief killed in July airstrike, Israel says

The leader of Hamas' military operations Mohammed Deif was killed by an Israeli-targeted airstrike in Gaza in July, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.

Gaza

Netanyahu warns of heavy price for aggression against Israel

"We are prepared for any scenario and will stand united and determined against any threat," Israeli PM Netanyahu said during his first public statement since the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.

World News

Protests erupt over killing of Hamas' top political leader

Protesters across cities from Pakistan to Lebanon are condemning the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

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Europe News

EU calls for 'maximum restraint' after Hamas leader's assassination

"No country and no nation stand to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East," an EU spokesperson said after Ismail Haniyeh was killed.

Gaza

Who was Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh?

As one of the top negotiators in talks to bring the Gaza war to an end, Haniyeh was criticised by some on his own side over his approach to the conflict.

Europe News

Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

The strike comes as Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of a part of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza ahead of a planned strike on Khan Younis.

USA

It is time to end the war in Gaza, Harris tells Netanyahu

The Democratic presidential contender has held "frank and constructive" talks with the Israeli PM.

China

Fatah and Hamas sign unity declaration in Beijing, China claims

Beijing says it brokered the deal during reconciliation talks between 14 Palestinian groups which began in the Chinese capital on Sunday.

Israel

Hundreds of Israelis call on Netanyahu to bring hostages home

Taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, they demanded the prime minister put in place an effective hostage deal.

World News

14 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UN-run school

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that Hamas was being worn down but pursuit of the group will "continue for years".

Israel

Netanyahu says 'no absolute certainty' Hamas deputy killed in strike

58-year-old Mohamed Deif has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. He’s been at the top of Israel's most wanted list for decades and is believed to be one of the chief architects of the October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel.

World News

Gaza civil defence workers recover around 60 bodies from rubble

Israel launched its campaign in Gaza after the Hamas incursion into Israel on October 7 in which militants stormed into the south and killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted about 250.

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.

Israel

Israelis stage 'Day of Disruption' protest in Tel Aviv

Protesters are demanding more action from the Israeli government to strike a ceasefire deal and secure the release of the remaining Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Gaza

Palestinians flee Gaza's Khan Younis as Hezbollah demands ceasefire

Clashes on the southern Lebanese border have raised the possibility of a direct conflict between Hezbollah and the Israeli military.

Gaza

Israeli military orders large-scale evacuation from Khan Younis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the evacuation order on Monday, saying there is now no safe place for Palestinians to flee.

Israel

Israel releases dozens of Palestinians detained in Gaza

In video comments aired by Palestinian media following his release, Abu Selmia accused Israeli authorities of mistreating Palestinian detainees, saying they are "subjected to daily physical and psychological humiliation”.

Israel

Thousands demand release of hostages held by Hamas

Protesters have also demanded an immediate ceasefire to bring about an end to more than eight months of fighting in Gaza, which has killed almost 38,000 Palestinians and at least 318 Israeli soldiers.

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.