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Gaza

IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, military chief says

The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza.

Europe News

Euroviews. Why Israel should stay in the EU's research programme beyond 2027

Israel must remain fully integrated into the European Research Area from 2028 to 2034, Carsten Ovens argues in a Euronews op-ed, calling it vital to Europe's interests and an investment in the continent's future.

Europe News

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.

Iran

Iran's foreign ministry says no negotiations taking place with US

Washington and Tehran have been at war since 28 February, when the US and Israel launched surprise strikes against Iran, though months of on-off diplomacy have led to periods of relative calm.

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Gaza

Hamas agrees to Trump's disarmament deal to enable Israeli withdrawal

Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed. Israel's far-right minister deemed the deal "unacceptable".

Art

Life in Lebanon: Record numbers visit Beirut local art exhibition

While south Lebanon is still reeling from a war that has left deep scars on people and places, a new exhibition "Tell me, South" explores local emotions and feelings through people's images, memories and letters.

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Gaza residents flee before Israeli strike hits mosque area

Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after an evacuation warning, with footage showing explosions, flames and smoke rising into the night sky.

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Israeli demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv against West Bank violence

Israeli protesters marched in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank as police blocked their route and confronted demonstrators.

Europe News

'Nauseating': Boy George faces heated backlash for new pro-Israel song

The Culture Club frontman has released a song in solidarity with Israel on his X account, disputing how its offensive in Gaza has been characterised by the UN.

Gaza

Chickenpox sweeps Gaza camps as thousands of cases emerge in two weeks

Doctors say the real scale of the outbreak is likely far larger, as overcrowding makes isolation impossible, and families of six or more share tents of a few square metres. Thousands of children born during the war could not complete their vaccination, leaving the most vulnerable without protection.

Europe News

EU struggling to find path to sanctioning Israeli settlements

EU ambassadors have failed to agree on the next steps for sanctioning Israeli settlements – and with no majority in favour of any option, diplomats have admitted there's no clear way forward.

The Cube

Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban

A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.

USA

Mamdani says NYC lacks authority to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu's office has dubbed the ICC a "kangaroo court" and called the arrest warrant against the Israeli leader "bogus."

USA

Trump vows US support in talks with Lebanon's president

Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House by a Lebanese president since 2009.

Lebanon

Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal

Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.

Europe News

VW Osnabrück plant: Is the Iron Dome missile deal collapsing?

Vehicle production at VW in Osnabrück is scheduled to end in 2027, meaning around 2,300 jobs depend on a follow-up solution.

Europe Today

Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements

Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Europe News

Brussels accused of delaying Israel settlement trade ban

The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.

Israel

Israel to hold elections on 27 October with Netanyahu set to run again

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.

Europe News

Trade ban on Israeli settlements is the latest test of EU unity

The EU is weighing a trade ban on Israeli settlements, with Italy possibly tipping the balance. However, deep divisions among member states remain, alongside unresolved questions about the legal basis, and a formal proposal is still far away.