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Eurovision: Israel U-turns and agrees to controversial lyrics change

Threatened with exclusion, Israel has finally agreed to change its controversial song entry...

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'Immense suffering': US Vice President calls for Gaza ceasefire

Kamala Harris said a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas would "get the hostages out" and a "significant amount of aid in" to the Palestinian enclave.

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz makes 'unauthorised' visit to US for talks

A top Israeli Cabinet minister headed to Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials, sparking a rebuke from Israel's leader.

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Israel has agreed to ceasefire framework, says US

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

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Condemnation of Israel grows over shooting during food aid delivery

At least 115 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more wounded, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.

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Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification?

The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules.

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WATCH: Families of hostages held in Gaza launch 4-day march

Supporters and families are walking to Jerusalem to call for their loved ones be set free.

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Gaza dialogue amid controversy: We meet the Tiny Space Initiative

While the highly politicised 74th edition of the Berlinale ended with the announcement of an investigation and accusations of antisemitism, there was one small location trying to do some good during the festival. Euronews Culture met the people behind the Tiny Space initiative.

Israel

Netanyahu presents first plan for post-war Gaza

The proposal, coming as Israel faces mounting international pressure to pause or abandon its devastating campaign, is likely to garner little support.

Israel

Three gunmen open fire in West Bank, killing one

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

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Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Economy

Norway transfers funds to Palestinian Authority after Israel standoff

The funds will allow the Palestinian Authority to pay teachers, health workers and other public sector employees.

Israel

'Finish the job': Israel sets deadline for Rafah offensive

All the latest from the Israel Hamas war.

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US to block UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire as Israel bombs Rafah

The World Health Organisation warned on Sunday that the Nasser Hospital in Gaza is "not functional anymore".

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Protests in Rome over state broadcaster RAI's Gaza stance

The action was sparked after Italian-Tunisian rapper Ghali used Italy's Eurovision Song Contest search programme to demand Israel "stop genocide"

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Gaza war propels journalist deaths toward annual record – report

A leading press freedom NGO has detailed a shocking rise in the killing of reporters on the ground over the last year.

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Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden.

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Protests in Italy after "stop genocide" Sanremo comments

The rapper used Italy's Eurovision Song Contest search programme to demand Israel "stop genocide".

Europe News

Spain and Ireland call for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement

Prime ministers Pedro Sánchez and Leo Varadkar have asked the European Commission to "undertake an urgent review" of the EU-Israel agreement in light of the war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue as Rafah ground assault looms

Talks over a truce in Gaza are ongoing in Cairo, as allies pressure Israel to refrain from its planned ground assault in the southern city of Rafah.

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