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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Gaza City takeover plan

Israelis in Tel Aviv protested against the military takeover of Gaza City, as families of hostages pressured the government amid fears for their loved ones.

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Five foreign ministers condemn Israel's Gaza City takeover plans

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law."

Germany

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says

Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

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Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive

Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile with the slogan “End BB’s War”.

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Gaza

Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City

Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas.

Europe News

Belgian court prohibits transit of military equipment to Israel

Associations lodged a complaint against the Flemish government in June after military equipment bound for Israel was discovered in the port of Antwerp.

Europe News

Crisis in Gaza remains 'very severe' despite some positive steps - EU

Last month, the EU negotiated what it called a "significant" improvement of humanitarian aid access into Gaza, including an increase of food trucks, and an agreement to "protect the lives of aid workers."

France

El Al airline's Paris office vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti

Israel's Foreign Ministry called the attack antisemitic and urged French authorities to act.

Culture news

Mubi facing pressure from film industry over Israeli military ties

A growing number of filmmakers are calling on Mubi to cut ties from investment fund Sequoia Capital, which backs several Israeli defence-tech start-ups.

Iran

Iran executes man accused of Israel espionage and another for IS links

Rouzbeh Vadi shared classified information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to Israel’s intelligence service, the Mossad, state media reported.

World News

UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war and hostages

Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.

Europe News

Why is Slovenia the only EU country to ban arms trade with Israel?

The Slovenian government has banned the export, import and transit of military equipment to and from Israel. Other European countries have reduced but not stopped their arms sales.

Culture news

UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest

The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.

Gaza

Israel's security cabinet to meet amid further civilian deaths in Gaza

Aid shortages and rising famine in Gaza escalate as Netanyahu plans complete occupation of the Strip, as further civilian deaths while seeking food were reported.

World News

US backtracks on tying FEMA funds to stance on Israel boycott

A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on Monday.

Europe News

EU diplomats confirm they won't yet sanction Israel on Gaza

Last week, EU member states already failed to rally enough support to suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe fund in response to the war in Gaza. Two of the largest EU countries - Germany and Italy – prefer to “continue dialogue” with Israel, one diplomat said.

Israel

European leaders condemn 'sickening' Hamas videos of hostages in Gaza

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the videos “sickening,” while French President Emmanuel Macron described Hamas’ actions as “abject cruelty".

Gaza

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed.

World News

Voluntary migration or displacement? Gazans face catastrophic reality

Euronews spoke with people in Gaza to hear what they think of an Israeli government proposal of 'voluntary migration' from the Strip. Critics warn of the political and social repercussions of these policies. They say they are seen as a prelude to a forced displacement scheme.

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Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel

Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip.

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