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In breakthrough, EU leaders call for Gaza ceasefire for the first time

EU leaders have unanimously called for “an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza, after Hungary subscribed to the statement for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Gaps narrow in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, says Blinken

"I think an agreement is very much possible,” US Secretary of State Blinken said during his sixth visit to the region since 7 October. He is expected to travel to Israel on Friday.

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Netanyahu set on Rafah assault despite Biden warning against it

Despite escalating tensions between Israel and the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his planned ground offensive in Rafah.

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Have Jewish creatives willingly misunderstood Glazer's Oscar speech?

Is this open letter just another sign that words, like films, wilfully taken out of context and willingly misunderstood, only serves to destroy free speech and quash calls for greater compassion?

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EU reaches 'political agreement' to sanction Israeli settlers: Borrell

After weeks of disagreements, the European Union has reached a "political agreement" to sanction extremist Israeli settlers, says Josep Borrell.

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WATCH: Rescuers search for survivors after Israeli airstrike in Rafah

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in the Palestinian border city, while another one destroyed a house in central Gaza.

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WATCH: Families of female Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

They are urging hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of those still held by Hamas in Gaza.

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Was Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech really 'morally indefensible'?

The US Holocaust Survivors Foundation has labelled Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech “morally indefensible”. The director of the Oscar-winning Holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' said those killed in both Israel and Gaza were victims of "dehumanisation".

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Ship bringing food aid to Gaza still waiting in Cyprus

The ship carries 200 tonnes of rice and flour which should offer immediate relief to civilians in Gaza struggling with growing hunger.

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Ramadan starts for Muslims in Middle East in the midst of war

Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the start of Ramadan. While the mosque has been flashpoint for the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian violence, Tel Aviv assured they would not restrict worshiping in the site.

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Israel will compete at Eurovision after changing lyrics to its song

Organisers have confirmed that Israel will be allowed to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 after changing the lyrics to its song ‘October Rain’ - now titled ‘Hurricane’.

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Negotiations for Gaza ceasefire and further hostage release on hold

As Palestinians lay to rest 43 bodies returned by Israeli authorities to Rafah in a mass grave, negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of more Israeli hostages are suspended until next week, ending hopes for a truce before Ramadan.

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Hundreds of thousands of people are facing famine in Gaza

Nearly five months of Israel's prolonged conflict in Gaza, has left much of the Palestinian territory in ruins, leading to a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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Palestine has asked the UN to look into ‘environmental crimes’ in Gaza

Human remains, asbestos and unexploded munitions: there will be huge challenges to conducting field-based assessment work in Gaza.

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17 Palestinians dead in Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas War.

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Children in northern Gaza dying of starvation: WHO

The Director-General of the World Health Organization urged Israel to ensure humanitarian aid can be delivered to Gaza, as famine looms.

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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.

Gaza

Israel has agreed to ceasefire framework, says US

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

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