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Gaza and Iran deal top EU foreign ministers meeting

Campaigners place thousands of pairs of shoes outside EU Council, to reflect lives lost in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Gaza

Israel kills three Islamic Jihad fighters in Gaza Strip

And in Israel the funeral is held for a soldier who died of his injuries whilst raiding a refugee camp in the West Bank.

Switzerland

United Nations human rights chief lashes out at Israel

Zeid Raad al-Hussein said Israel used "wholly disproportionate" force on Gaza protesters

Egypt

Arab League demands inquiry into Israeli 'crimes'

A meeting of the Arab League has demanded an international probe into what it denounced as “crimes” by Israeli forces on the country's border with Gaza.

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Gaza

Palestinians seek Arab League unity against Israel over Gaza

Arab foreign ministers meet in Cairo on Thursday in response to the deadliest violence in Gaza for years.

Europe News

Mideast: should the EU step in?

Official says Europe could play role of 'honest mediator' between Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel

US praises Israeli 'restraint' over Gaza violence

After 60 Palestinians were killed, Nikki Haley says Israel showed more restraint than other countries would have.

Portugal

Israel wins Eurovision Song Contest

Israel's Netta Barzilai won the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon on Saturday, bringing Israel its fourth victory in the glitzy pageant, watched by over 200 million people around the world, and the right to host the event next year.

Portugal

Toy is a song about empowerment, says Eurovision winner

Netta's supporters celebrated not only her Eurovision win but the message behind the victory. The Israeli singer described her song as one of empowerment, wrapped in a heavy vibe.

Gaza

Israel clashes with Gaza protesters for seventh week running

Hamas has warned of a mass protest on Tuesday that could break through the border fence

Gaza

Gaza tension as hundreds march towards fence with Israel

Trouble anticipated as Nakba Day approaches on May 15

Syria

Syria accuses Israel of missile strike

Syrian state media accused Israel of launching missiles at a target near Damascus on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was quitting the Iranian nuclear deal, a move that had prompted Israel to go on high alert.

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'US Embassy' road signs put up in Jerusalem

At least three US Embassy road signs have been put up in Jerusalem ahead of next week's opening of the mission, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.

Israel

Road signs go up for US Embassy in Jerusalem

The road signs went up a week before the US Embassy's opening, which will coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel's founding.

Gaza

Explosion in Gaza building kills six Hamas members

Hamas's military wing accuses Israel, but the army denies involvement.

Israel

Many injured in Gaza protests

Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 350 Palestinians have been injured in protests; some by live fire.

Syria

Missiles strike Syrian military bases

Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic to open honorary consulate in Jerusalem

“According to usual diplomatic practice, States have their embassies in the capitals of the receiving States," the foreign ministry said.

World News

Two Palestinians killed in clashes on Gaza border

Violence on the Gaza-Israel border sees two Palestinian die and scores injured after Israeli forces reportedly open fire on protesters.

Romania

Romania split over Israel embassy

Head of ruling party announced plan to move embassy to Jerusalem only to be slapped down by the president.

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