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Israel to shut down Al Jazeera offices amid rising tensions

The decision to ban the Qatar-based newsgroup marks an escalation in the long-running feud between Israel and Al Jazeera.

Israel

Israelis rally to demand ceasefire and Netanyahu's resignation

"We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel," said one protester.

Culture news

Crying out for change: A short history of student protests in Europe

With demonstrations erupting across the US and Europe against the West arming Israel in its bombardment of Gaza and the rising civilian casualties, we take a look back at the history of student protests in Europe.

World News

In photos: University protests, Georgia unrest, Orthodox Easter

Here are some of the most stunning images from around Europe this week.

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Gaza

Northern Gaza in 'full-blown' famine: Senior UN official

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) director said the comprehensive famine in northern Gaza might spread south.

France

Police remove pro-Palestine protesters from Paris university

Similar demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza have swept across university campuses in the US.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters camp out at Australian universities

Hundreds of protesters expressed solidarity with Palestine mimicking protests across US university campuses.

Gaza

Rafah offensive would risk hundreds of thousands of lives, UN warns

From Turkey's trade embargo on Israel to the UN's warnings on the potential consequences of a new offensive against southern Gaza, these are the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war this Friday.

Europe News

Paris police peacefully remove pro-Palestinian student protesters

Students from Sciences Po in Paris, who were protesting in support of Palestinians, were peacefully evacuated by French police, echoing similar actions in the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Culture news

Eurovision vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May.

Culture news

Eurovision: Israel contestant warned to stay in her hotel room

As protest from Palestinian sympathisers and fellow entrants loom in Eurovision host city Malmö, Eden Golan has been advised to stay out of sight when not performing.

USA

Biden on pro-Palestine protests: ‘Dissent must never lead to disorder’

Pro-Palestinian protests at universities across the US have turned violent amid face-offs with police and pro-Israel groups this week.

Israel

Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid into Gaza

The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation".

USA

Los Angeles police break up pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA

Similar college campus demonstrations are increasingly being met with police action across the US.

USA

New York mayor says at least 300 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests

New York City officers entered the Columbia University campus after administrators requested help.

Netherlands

ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel

Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October.

Israel

Euroviews. This is who lit the match in the Middle East — and who poured the fuel

Through no fault of their own, Saudi Arabia and Israel find themselves at the nexus of the main geo-political rivalry of the 21st century, Terry Newman writes.

Israel

US steps up pressure for Gaza ceasefire deal

Blinken was speaking in Saudi Arabia ahead of a visit to Israel this week, in what will be his seventh trip to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war started in October.

Europe News

French students stage pro-Palestine protest at Sorbonne

Similar protests at universities in the US have been broken up by law enforcement and faced suppression.

Israel

War in Gaza: 22 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Rafah

The latest developments from the Israel- Hamas war.

Stay informed on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Get the latest updates, analysis, and insights into the key events, political implications, and humanitarian impact of this enduring struggle.