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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against new military draft exemption rules

Police use water cannons to disperse the protesters blocking a road in central Israel.

Syria

Syria: Iran vows revenge for consulate strike it blames on Israel

The Iranian military adviser Mohammad Reza Zahedi killed in the air strike led the elite Quds Force in Lebanon and Syria until 2016.

Gaza

Israel sees largest anti-government protest since war began

Nearly six months of conflict have renewed divisions over the leadership of hard-line Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gaza

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Cairo

All the latest developments from the Israel- Hamas war.

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Gaza

Israel's Defence Minister says Israel will extend military campaign

Yoav Gallant's words come as the White House resumes talks to bring Israeli officials to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive.

Israel

Israel will return to the table for cease-fire talks with Hamas

Israel will return to the table for cease-fire talks with Hamas, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel

Euroviews. View from Israel: 'Guterres wants Israel to lose, but he will fail'

Hamas understands that it can not win on the battlefield, so it tries to win in the court of global public opinion. Guterres, unfortunately, appears to be the poster boy for these efforts, Middle East Forum Israel’s Nave Dromi writes.

Gaza

'Unimaginable' situation in Gaza hospital: Aid groups

International officials say Gaza's entire population of 2.3 million is suffering from food insecurity and that famine is imminent in the hard-hit north.

Israel

Israel attacks Gaza's main hospital as protests grip Tel Aviv

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Europe News

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.

Gaza

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.

World News

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.

World News

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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