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The week in pictures: Gaza conflict marks 100 days as Europe freezes

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

Gaza

100 days of Israel-Hamas war: the conflict by numbers

The war, which began on 7 October 2023, has now reached its 100th day and seen thousands of deaths, millions of displacements and countless buildings destroyed.

Gaza

Netanyahu warns no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas

Netanyahu was speaking after the International Court of Justice at The Hague held two days of hearings on South Africa's allegations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians - a claim that Israel has fully rejected.

Gaza

More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip

The deaths were recorded as the conflict rages on and fears grow of the war broadening into a regional conflict.

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Israel

Meet the Israeli charity supporting Palestinians amid the Gaza war

Road to Recovery has been helping Palestinians get to hospital appointments across the border into Israel for years – but Hamas' attack on 7 October has made its volunteers' work much harder.

Economy

Red Sea trade route still months away from safety, says Maersk boss

Trade in the Red Sea has significantly reduced ever since the start of the Houthi conflict and could still be several months away from returning to normal levels.

Gaza

South Africa presents Gaza genocide case as UK and US strike Yemen

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel

Euroviews. The ANC’s Israel deflection strategy is cynical and wrong

Instead of making claims that are nothing short of modern-day blood libels against Jews, the ANC should be working to create a safer and more transparent democracy for the people of South Africa, Charles Asher Small writes.

Europe Decoded

Why is the EU silent on South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The first hearing in a landmark lawsuit against Israel enters its second day on Friday at the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Israel

Israel says it found hostage traces as fighting rages in Gaza

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Economy

Global risks 2024: What are the key geopolitical risks this year?

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report 2024 believes false information, rising conflicts and economic uncertainty are among the most widespread risks facing this year

Yemen

US and UK thwart largest Houthis attack in Red Sea

The Yemeni rebel group launched an attack with drones and missiles, amid a planned UN Security Council vote to condemn their strikes in the vital shipping lane.

World News

Blinken talks about 'tangible setps' to forming Palestinian State

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

Saudi Arabia

Antony Blinken: 'This conflict could easily metastasize'

US and EU diplomatics are continuing their efforts in the Middle East to keep the Israel - Hamas war from spreading.

Israel

Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah, who strike Israeli control base

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war

Gaza

Will the Israel Hamas war escalate regionally?

Fighting in Gaza has already caused an uptick in violence across the Middle East - but could things get worse?

Jordan

Blinken in Jordan to discuss regional tensions over Gaza war

The top US diplomat has met with Jordan's king and foreign minister during a tour of the Middle East, aiming to stop the Gaza war from spreading.

Lebanon

'Nobody will win' from wider Middle East conflict - Borrell

The EU foreign policy chief said escalating violence in the region was getting more concerning.

Turkey

Turkey: 15 suspects jailed ahead of Israel spying trial

The move comes as tensions simmer between Turkish leader Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart over the ongoing Israel Hamas war.

Gaza

Israeli jets strike Lebanon following Hezbollah rocket fire

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

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