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Israel calls on Spain and Belgium to "stop supporting terrorism"

The warning came after Pedro Sánchez opened the door to the possibility that Spain could unilaterally recognise the Palestinian state even if the international community fails to do so.

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Relatives of Israeli hostages condemn the delay of loved ones' release

Relatives of Israeli hostages reacted on Thursday to the delay of a possible release of their loved ones after the temporary ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release hit a last-minute snag.

Israel

Europe's diplomatic drive continues as PM's push for earliest possible truce in Gaza

The Spanish and Belgian prime ministers and the UK foreign minister will hold separate meetings with leaders on both sides during their visits.

Switzerland

Switzerland moves to ban Hamas and supports Israel's self-defence

The Swiss federal government has also allocated €93.36 million in humanitarian aid for the region at the beginning of November.

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Spain

Why is Spain one of the few EU voices supporting Palestine?

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sets off on a tour of the conflict-hit Middle East, positioning his nation as a quasi-ally of Palestine.

Germany

German police raid properties of Hamas supporters across the country

Hundreds of German police officers searched 15 properties linked to members and supporters of Hamas on Thursday, after a recent ban on the activities of the Palestinian militant group.

World News

Thousands of musicians sign letter for Gaza ceasefire

"We speak out together in solidarity with the Palestinian people’s struggle for freedom, justice and equal rights," reads the letter signed by thousands of musicians under the collective Musicians for Palestine.

Israel

Gaza truce and hostage release postponed 'last minute'

Israel’s national security adviser said late Wednesday that ceasefire talks with Hamas were still ongoing, and the hostage release will not take place before Friday.

The Cube

How a Russian online campaign is exploiting the Israel-Hamas war

Doppelganger – that’s the name of a vast disinformation campaign orchestrated by Russia to undermine Ukraine by spreading false narratives. But it has now moved onto a new target: the Israel-Hamas war.

Belgium

Euroviews. The far left (still) doesn’t understand the Middle East conflict

It’s time to wake up to the systemic oppression characterising so much of the Palestinian leadership, especially including Hamas-ruled Gaza, and to the hatred and hypocrisy rife in our own societies, fanning flames of falsehood and frenzy, MEP David Lega writes.

Israel

Irish-Israeli girl to be in first group of hostages freed by Hamas

The family of 9-year-old Emily Hand initially thought she had been killed by Hamas in the attack on 7 October, but later found out she was kidnapped and being held hostage in Gaza.

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Empty table set up in Tel Aviv representing hostages held by Hamas

Hopes of a release deal have been mounting since Qatar on Sunday said only "minor" practical issues remained.

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EU calls for ‘surge’ in Gaza aid after four-day truce deal

The EU will work with its partners to ensure the four-day truce agreed between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday leads to “a humanitarian surge in Gaza,” the bloc's humanitarian aid chief has said.

Culture news

Does Hollywood have a pro-Palestine issue?

The news that two actresses have been dropped and fired over statements related to the Israel Hamas war have revealed the challenges Hollywood faces over an extremely divisive geopolitical issue.

Gaza

Hopes Israel-Hamas deal will end Gaza conflict

The warring parties agreed to a four-day truce and partial hostage release on Wednesday.

World News

IDF says it has ‘completed the encirclement’ of Jabalia

Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina reports on the Israel-Hamas war as the IDF says it has ‘completed the encirclement’ of Jabalia in northern Gaza.

Europe News

No links to terrorism in EU's Palestine development aid, Brussels says

The European Commission said on Tuesday it will proceed with payments of development aid to the Palestinian territories this month after its internal screening identified no diversion of funds to terrorist groups.

Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: Attacks on the rise in West Bank and East Jerusalem

Following the Hamas militant group's 7 October attacks and Israel's subsequent ground offensive in Gaza, there have been apparent reprisals against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. A ceasefire in Gaza is a moral imperative, not a concession

A disagreement on some issues has become a divorce on each and every one. In moments of crisis, we must hear voices that challenge our assumptions and ask us to do better, Muddassar Ahmed writes.

Culture news

Celebs on TikTok: ‘The biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis'

"The biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis": Jewish celebrities urge TikTok to address antisemitism as hateful content on the rise since 7 October.