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International community welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

According to Lebanese officials, more than 3,700 people have been killed by Israel's intense bombing campaign, many of them civilians. On the Israeli side, over 130 people have been killed, local reports say.

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Severe weather in Gaza compounds challenges

Turbulent weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza, where heavy rains and dropping temperatures are making tents and other temporary shelters uninhabitable.

Israel

Why peace in Gaza looks more remote than ever

Qatar, one of the principal mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, recently suspended all mediation efforts due to a reported lack of will on either side. Where are things headed now?

Culture news

Over 900 artists urge Tate to cut ties with donors linked to Israel

Their open letter calls upon leaders at Tate to take a stand “against the artwashing of genocide and apartheid”, with signees including a current Turner Prize nominee and past winners.

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Israel

'No excuses' for Israel to not accept ceasefire deal, Borrell says

Israel's cabinet is set to agree on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday, despite several sticking points.

Europe News

G7 foreign affairs ministers focus on the Middle East and Ukraine

Key Arab leaders and the Arab League chief are also participating.

Art

Palestinian artists announce Gaza Biennale

The project is planned to involve showcasing work in Gaza itself, but also sending pieces to be exhibited abroad – an exceptional challenge amid military onslaught, and when movement of people and goods is severely restricted.

Culture news

Nan Goldin condemns war in Gaza at Berlin exhibition opening

“Are you afraid to hear this, Germany?” the photographer asked in her fiery speech, which drew support from the crowd but criticism from some German cultural leaders.

Italy

G7 in Italy: Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East dominate priorities

The summit in Italy is the first since Donald Trump's re-election to the White House and the last under an Italian presidency.

Europe News

Borrell says EU supports UNIFIL at meeting with force commander

The meeting in Beirut comes days after four Italian soldiers were injured after two rockets exploded at a UNIFIL base in Shama, apparently fired by Hezbollah or one of its affiliate groups.

Europe News

Borrell attends Israel-Palestine two-state solution conference

Asked whether he was optimistic about peace in the Middle East over the coming months, Borrell said "a ceasefire must come and it is absolutely essential."

Europe News

At least 11 killed and dozens injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut

The strikes came a day after heavy bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs and as heavy ground fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues in southern Lebanon, with Israeli troops pushing further into the country.

Europe News

French, British Foreign Ministers warn of risks of 'Putinisation'

The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Netherlands

Dutch court weighs lawsuit against arms sales to Israel

The complaint, lodged by pro-Palestinian activists, comes a day after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence secretary Yoav Gallant.

Gaza

One meal a day: UN warns of 'severe hunger' in Gaza

Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.

Israel

European leaders give mixed reactions on Netanyahu's arrest warrant

Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.

Gaza

Massive overnight attacks on Gaza raise death toll to over 44,000

Israeli air strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 88 people on Wednesday night.

Europe News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

USA

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

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Displaced Khan Younis residents use mud to rebuild their homes

Palestinian news agency Wafa released a video on Tuesday, 19 November, showing the efforts of families to rebuild their damaged and destroyed homes after more than 13 months of bombardment by the Israeli military.

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