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Israel

Hamas delays next hostage release, blames Israel for ceasefire breach

Five exchanges between the two sides have freed 21 hostages and 730 prisoners so far.

Culture news

Israeli police raid Palestinian bookstores in East Jerusalem

Israeli authorities have seized any books relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem and detained its owners amid allegations they were “selling books containing incitement and support for terrorism.”

Gaza

Israel withdraws from key Gaza corridor as part of ceasefire deal

Israel says its forces have now withdrawn from a key Gaza corridor which means thousands of Gazans can now return home.

Thailand

Five Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza finally return home

About 30,000 Thais were working in Israel when the war started, according to the Thai Foreign Ministry, the vast majority in agriculture.

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Gaza

West Bank, Gaza crowds greet 183 former Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinians were released on Saturday afternoon in exchange for three Israeli civilian hostages whose gaunt appearances caused widespread condemnation.

Israel

Israeli medic sounds alarm over wellbeing of remaining Hamas hostages

The three hostages released on Saturday by Hamas appeared to be in much poorer physical condition than any of the other 18 returnees, sparking widespread condemnation among Israeli civic society and human rights groups.

Gaza

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners and three Israeli hostages released

The three hostages are now back in Israel, whilst dozens of Palestinians who had been held in Israeli prisons have now returned to the West Bank.

Europe News

Trump's plans for Gaza 'clearly catastrophic', researchers say

The Israeli Defence Minister has ordered the army to prepare for the "voluntary departure" of the inhabitants of the Palestinian enclave.

Gaza

Palestinians 'live on a miracle' in Gaza despite ceasefire

Following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 22-year-old Palestinian Mohammed made the long journey to Gaza's north on foot with his family after 15 months of displacement. There, he found his home destroyed, he told Euronews.

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Displaced Gazans face new hardships as storms hit shelters

In the already challenging landscape of Gaza, turbulent weather conditions are exacerbating the plight of displaced residents. Strong winds, heavy rains, and dropping temperatures are making tents and shelters uninhabitable, adding to their misery.

World News

Trump's offer to 'take ownership' of Gaza draws international outrage

The suggestion that the US could 'take over' and 'own' the devastated Gaza Strip was met with rebukes from the Middle East and beyond.

USA

The United States should 'take over' Gaza, Trump says

The US President said he wouldn't rule out deploying his troops to support the reconstruction of Gaza after permanently resettling displaced Palestinians outside the war-torn territory.

Europe News

Talks started on second phase of ceasefire, Hamas officials say

A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took hold in January after months of painstaking negotiations.

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Ceasefire leaves Gaza with health crisis due to rubbish buildup

Mountains of rubbish in Gaza create unsanitary conditions, attracting vermin and insects. Residents burn rubbish to cope with the situation, adding to pollution and health problems.

Israel

Family of released Israeli hostage thank French government and Trump

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Gaza

Trucks gather at the newly opened Rafah crossing to take aid into Gaza

Israeli forces shut down the crossing in early May after seizing it during an offensive on the southern city, causing Egypt to close its side in protest.

Israel

Israeli hostage freed from Gaza addresses Tel Aviv rally

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Egypt

Wounded Gaza children evacuated to Egypt through Rafah crossing

The children are the first in what is meant to be regular evacuations of Palestinians through the crossing for treatment abroad.

Gaza

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed

Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

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Spanish Foreign minister assesses Middle East situation with Euronews

"Gaza belongs to the Palestinian and the people living in Gaza," Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Euronews in an exclusive interview following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting neighbouring countries should take in Palestinians.

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