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Yemen

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital rises to 10

The Israeli strikes hit a facility owned by Yemen’s main oil company along with a power plant and a military site in an area where the presidential palace is located, according to the Houthis and Israel's military.

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WATCH: Hundreds join demonstration in Kenyan capital over war in Gaza

Hundreds of people marched and rode through Nairobi on Sunday in a protest expressing solidarity with Palestinians, as the war in Gaza continues with high civilian tolls.

Europe News

NSC walkout deepens political turmoil in Netherlands

The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.

Gaza

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.

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Gaza

Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time, UN-backed body says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.

West Bank

West Bank settlement project approved as IDF begins Gaza City assault

Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two. Meanwhile, the IDF said it had begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City.

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Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective

International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations.

Israel

Israel to mobilise 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation

Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

Egypt

Aid drivers hope for Gaza entry as leaders meet at Rafah crossing

Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier.

Gaza

Israel yet to respond to ceasefire proposal as strikes on Gaza persist

Qatar has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas.

Gaza

Ship with hundreds of tonnes of aid for Gaza nears Israeli port

Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System.

Gaza

Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

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WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal

Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza.

Israel

Dozens arrested in Israel as demonstrators demand hostage release deal

Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politician's homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Gaza

Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Israel says it is preparing to mass move Palestinians from combat areas in Gaza to the south as plans of its new military offensive reach final stages of planning.

Greece

Greek police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

Italy

Italy evacuates more than 100 people from Gaza, including 31 children

The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel.

Gaza

IDF approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says

No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the take over of Gaza City following an all-night session.

Greece

Fresh Gaza war protest erupts in Greece as Israeli cruise ship docks

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.