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Israel welcomes EU no response to Gaza, Palestinians are 'shocked'
The EU’s 27 foreign ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels earlier this week not to “punish” Israel for its actions in Gaza and to “keep a close watch” on the country’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the strip.
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Belgian music festival under pressure over Franco-Israeli billing
Belgium’s music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from their festival slots - with one citing Amir’s presence in events “organised in support of the Israeli army.”
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EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act
The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on a list of 10 options to respond to Israel's action in Gaza during a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council.
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EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by former ambassadors
The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.
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Ex-Pink Floyd member could face trial over Palestine Action support
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after declaring that Palestine Action “is not a terrorist organisation". As of 5 July 2025 in the UK, the organisation is considered a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Lebanon
US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament
The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.
Culture news
BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury scandal
The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival.
Gaza
Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.
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Exclusive: EU to offer five options over Israeli human rights breaches
The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was tasked to follow up on a request made by the 27 leaders at their Council summit last week to engage with Israel and scope out further options for action against Tel Aviv if the situation in Gaza does not improve.
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Police examine suspicious package at Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen
Security around Israeli and Jewish institutions across Europe has been rarmped up after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June and as concern mounts over how Israel is conducting its military operation in Gaza.
