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Notable Israeli expert demands prosecution of Hamas for sexual crimes

The UN’s decision to blacklist Hamas for sexual violence it conducted during and after the 7 October attacks is just the first step to prosecution, Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy, founder and chair of the Civil Commission on 7 October Crimes says in a Euronews exclusive.

Gaza

Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against call-up for Gaza operation

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.

Gaza

Israel starts calling up reservists for Gaza City military offensive

Gaza City is Hamas' political and military stronghold and, according to Israel, still home to a vast tunnel network despite multiple incursions throughout the war.

Europe News

Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly

Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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Spain

Storm forces Gaza aid flotilla back to Barcelona port

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla have described it as the largest attempt so far to break the Israeli sea blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Yemen

Eleven UN workers arrested in Yemen amid Houthi crackdown

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arrests carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthis, who had vowed to retaliate for Thursday's Israeli strikes that killed their prime minister and other senior members of government.

Gaza

Israel claims death of Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida

Abu Obeida’s last statement was issued Friday as Israel launched its expanded offensive and declared Gaza City a combat zone.

Gaza

Israel wants to halt aid in northern Gaza as it ramps up its offensive

Israel called on Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, a move the Red Cross warned as 'unfeasible and incomprehensible.'

Israel

Israel launches offensive declaring Gaza’s largest city a combat zone

It comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine.

Gaza

Israel says hostages' bodies returned as IDF prepares Gaza City action

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has organised mass protests demanding a ceasefire to return the hostages, said Israeli leaders should prioritise a ceasefire deal to return both the living and the dead.

Europe News

Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies?

The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use?

Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital

Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, according to Yemeni and Israeli reports. The strikes also targeted top military officials, including the group's defence minister.

Yemen

Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa, Houthi-run media say

Thursday's strikes come after the Israeli military struck Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least 10 people.

Lebanon

US diplomat apologises for calling Lebanese reporters 'animalistic'

The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday.

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Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies

Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back.

Gaza

Israeli military calls Gaza City evacuation 'inevitable'

Aid groups have warned that an expanded military offensive could worsen the humanitarian crisis in the territory, where most of its over 2 million residents are displaced.

World News

Israel's Netanyahu recognises Armenian genocide in a historic first

Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowledged the Armenian genocide during a podcast, marking a first for Israel, although no official Knesset resolution supports this recognition.

Syria

Israeli drone strikes kill six soldiers in Damascus, reports claim

Syrian state media and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah killed six soldiers.

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to press for Gaza hostage release

Israeli protesters blocked major roads and gathered in city squares on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held in Gaza, while government leaders pushed ahead with plans for an assault on Gaza City.

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Israeli protesters demand ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza war

Protesters across Israel blocked highways with burning tyres on Tuesday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal to release hostages in Gaza.

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