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Israel-Hamas war: Tensions flare across EU ahead of leaders' summit

One week ahead of a crucial meeting of European heads of state and government, divisions over the Israel-Hamas conflict are once again coming to the fore.

Markets

Israel: 'No unusual trading' before the 7 October Hamas attack

A previously published report found an unusual spike in bets against Israeli securities just before the attack.

Israel

Israeli army surrounds southern city of Khan Younis

As attacks intensify in and around Gaza’s second-largest city, the UN warns of a catastrophic humanitarian situation.

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WATCH: Israeli troops shooting at what they say are Hamas targets

The Israeli army releases new images of troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip and shooting at what they say are Hamas targets.

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United Kingdom

Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court

Nearly 16,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in Gaza so far, with the UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" yet to come.

Culture news

Susan Sarandon apologizes for comments about Jews at rally

The actress says she regrets “diminishing” the long history of antisemitism in remarks at a rally last month, which led her agents to drop her.

Gaza

Palestinians running out of places to go as Israel widens offensive

Some two million people - most of the territory’s population - are stuck inside southern and central Gaza, where Israel’s ground offensive is now moving.

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WATCH: Hundreds protest against Israeli government in Tel Aviv

The protest comes as Israel and Hamas returned to trading strikes after the expiry of a truce on Friday, with both sides brushing off international calls to extend the pause.

Gaza

As Israel pounds Gaza the US says too many civilians are being killed

"The scale of civilian suffering and the images and videos coming from Gaza are devastating," US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

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WATCH: Gaza rescuers retrieve casualties from rubble after Israeli strike on Khan Yunis

Israel resumed its deadly bombardment of Gaza after a truce broke down, saying it struck more than 200 targets in the densely inhabited Palestinian territory despite international calls for a renewed pause.

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Israel-Hamas war: Israeli relatives of hostages face agonising limbo

Nearly two months into the conflict, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives taken as hostages or lost in the chaos of 7 October are dead or alive.

World News

Israeli military confirms release of six Israeli hostages from Gaza

The Israeli military confirmed that six Israeli hostages have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.

Spain

Israel recalls its ambassador to Spain 'indefinitely'

The diplomatic spat comes after Spain's newly re-elected prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, condemned Hamas terrorist attacks, but criticised Israel's offensive in Gaza and the level of devastation.

Gaza

Hamas hands over ten Israeli and two foreign hostages

The ceasefire has enabled the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It has also allowed more aid to flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains "catastrophic".

Gaza

Israel army says Hamas has released 11 more hostages

The group is being transferred to Israeli territory, as part of the fourth day of a hostages-for-prisoners swap deal on the sidelines of a temporary ceasefire.

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Concern rises among Europe’s Jewish communities as antisemitism grows

The fears come following Hamas' 7 October killings of around 1,200 people in Israel - the biggest killing of Jews since the Holocaust.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

A glimpse inside the endless exile of Bosnian-Palestinians

It is estimated that upwards of 1.7 million Palestinians have been displaced since the conflict began on 7 October - including a number who fled Bosnia in the 1990s war, now forced to return back to the European nation.

Euronews Witness

Israel-Hamas war: Killing, chaos and catastrophe in the Gaza Strip

In this episode of Witness, we head into the Gaza Strip to hear harrowing accounts of death, destruction and desperation from those living inside the besieged territory.

Israel

Europe's diplomatic drive continues as PM's push for earliest possible truce in Gaza

The Spanish and Belgian prime ministers and the UK foreign minister will hold separate meetings with leaders on both sides during their visits.

Switzerland

Switzerland moves to ban Hamas and supports Israel's self-defence

The Swiss federal government has also allocated €93.36 million in humanitarian aid for the region at the beginning of November.