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Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel

Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.

Gaza

Spain increases aid for Gaza and imposes arms embargo on Israel

Spain's government has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people in an incursion into southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

Israel

At least six killed and several injured in Jerusalem shooting attack

A shooting attack in Jerusalem killed six and injured several others. Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Ramot Junction, according to reports. Attackers were neutralised.

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Foreign Ministry: Suspect arrested outside Israeli embassy in Belgium

The foreign ministry said all of the embassy's staff was safe.

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Belgium will not transfer frozen Russian assets despite Commission's plans - FM Prévot

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has repeated his country's firm opposition to moving frozen Russian assets - mainly held in Belgian banks – to help Ukraine. He said such a move risks the immediate and long-term credibility of Belgium as a hub for financial services.

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Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxine Prévot has told Euronews that the EU's foreign policy is "collapsing" due to member states' inability to sanction Israel.

World News

Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act

Speaking to Euronews about clashes in Syria, Sheikh Tarif said that "if there had been no Israeli intervention, the Druze community in Suwayda would have been wiped out."

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BDS movement call for boycott of Radiohead’s 2025 tour

The pro-Palestine campaign group BDS has said Radiohead “continues with its complicit silence” and has criticised the band's guitarist, Jonny Greenwood, for his recent performances with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa. They are calling for a boycott of the band’s recently announced UK and EU tour.

Gaza

UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank would cross a 'red line'

The UAE says an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank could potentially call into question the fate of the Abraham Accords, signed between the two countries five years ago to establish official ties.

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Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire

Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.

Israel

Euroviews. After the UN recognised Hamas' sexual crimes, prosecution must follow

Now that the world has recognised what happened, the voices of those who suffered must lead us to fight for a world where women’s lives truly matter, Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy writes.

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Notable Israeli expert demands prosecution of Hamas for sexual crimes

The UN’s decision to blacklist Hamas for sexual violence it conducted during and after the 7 October attacks is just the first step to prosecution, Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy, founder and chair of the Civil Commission on 7 October Crimes says in a Euronews exclusive.

Gaza

Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against call-up for Gaza operation

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.

Gaza

Israel starts calling up reservists for Gaza City military offensive

Gaza City is Hamas' political and military stronghold and, according to Israel, still home to a vast tunnel network despite multiple incursions throughout the war.

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Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly

Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Spain

Storm forces Gaza aid flotilla back to Barcelona port

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla have described it as the largest attempt so far to break the Israeli sea blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Yemen

Eleven UN workers arrested in Yemen amid Houthi crackdown

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arrests carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthis, who had vowed to retaliate for Thursday's Israeli strikes that killed their prime minister and other senior members of government.

Gaza

Israel claims death of Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida

Abu Obeida’s last statement was issued Friday as Israel launched its expanded offensive and declared Gaza City a combat zone.

Gaza

Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it ramps up its offensive

Israel called on Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, a move the Red Cross warned as 'unfeasible and incomprehensible.'

Israel

Israel launches offensive declaring Gaza’s largest city a combat zone

It comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine.

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