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Israel cancels minister’s Brussels trip citing security threats

The unusual move comes after relatives of Israeli hostages protested against plans for minister Chikli to speak at a holocaust memorial event in the European Parliament.

Israel

Hamas to release three more Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal

Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday.

Gaza

Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.

Lebanon

Israel says it won't complete its withdrawal from Lebanon

Israel argues that the Lebanese army has not fully deployed to the area to prevent Hezbollah's return. Meanwhile, the Lebanese army says it can't deploy until Israeli forces withdraw.

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Gaza

Israel says displaced Palestinians can't return to northern Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians began gathering in Wadi Gaza on Saturday hoping to cross back to their homes into the northern part of the Strip.

Gaza

Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinians

Israeli authorities said they released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire deal, hours after four Israeli soldiers were released.

Gaza

Hamas announces names of next four hostages to be released on Saturday

The Palestinian militant group made public on Friday the names of the next four hostages that it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal signed with Israel. Israel is expected to publish a list of its own, naming Palestinian prisoners it will release in return.

Europe News

Hostage families urge MEPs to ‘reconsider’ invite to Israeli minister

A letter seen by Euronews claims Israeli diaspora minister Amichai Chikli’s opposition to the hostage-ceasefire deal and “support” for far-right European politicians make him an “inappropriate” keynote speaker.

Culture news

Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack in 2023, has been chosen to represent Israel at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

Israel

Israel's army chief resigns over failure to prevent 7 October attack

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would complete an investigation into the 2023 attack by Hamas before he steps down in March.

Travel News

Can you fly to Israel from Europe now and is it safe?

The Gaza conflict decimated tourism in Israel, but with a ceasefire deal enacted, many European airlines are already making plans to reinstate their flights.

West Bank

IDF kills six in West Bank strike as Gazans return to destroyed homes

In the days after the fragile Gaza ceasefire, violence has surged in the West Bank, with an Israeli military strike on the Jenin refugee camp killing six. Meanwhile, Gaza residents return to destroyed homes in the territory.

World News

Relatives of freed Israeli hostages express thanks in joint statement

The families of the released Israeli hostages delivered a joint statement expressing gratitude after being reunited with their loved ones.

World News

Israelis relieved but uneasy after ceasefire takes hold

Tel Aviv residents expressed mixed emotions after a ceasefire was declared in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The release of hostages has brought hope, but some remain in captivity.

Yemen

Yemen’s Houthis to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israeli-linked vessels

While the rate of attacks has slowed, uncertainty looms because the incoming US President Donald Trump could redesignate the Houthis as a terrorist organisation.

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Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return

Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.

Israel

Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners on day two of Gaza ceasefire

According to a list provided by the Palestinian Authority's Commission for Prisoners' Affairs all of those released are women or minors.

Israel

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages hours after ceasefire starts

The three were met by their mothers in Israel, the military announced on Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.

Israel

Three far-right ministers quit Israel's cabinet over ceasefire deal

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and two other ministers from the religious Jewish Power party have resigned.

Gaza

Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, raising hope that war will now end

Celebrations erupted across the war-ravaged territory and some Palestinians began returning to their homes in Gaza, despite a bloody three hour delay.

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