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Security is stepped up ahead of Jerusalem embassy move

Israel is stepping up security ahead of the opening on Monday of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem

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Israel-Iran flare-up: Euronews answers

How serious is the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran? What's been the international reaction to the clashes in Syria?

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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.

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Cinema opens in Saudi Arabia, ending decades-old ban

The first commercial cinema will open in Saudi Arabia on Friday, putting an end to a 35-year-old ban, as the conservative Muslim Kingdom looks to open up culturally.

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Europe News

Taking sides - EU lawmakers debate Middle Eastern conflict

Parliament renews commitment to two-state solution

Syria

Russia says the western strikes on Syria are 'unacceptable and lawless'

Meanwhile, Iran's pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani also warned that the US-led missile attack on Syria would lead to further destruction in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king reshuffles top military posts, adds first female deputy

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reshuffled some of the kingdom’s top military officers and several deputy ministers on Monday in a broad shakeup seen as elevating younger officials in key economic and security areas.

Germany

Israel warns it could act against Iran's 'empire'

"Israel will not allow the regime to put a noose of terror around our neck," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

West Bank

India's Modi on historic West Bank visit

Narendra Modi touches down in Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to embark on a visit to the West Bank.

Culture news

Art with a diplomatic heart

In its debut episode, Inspire Middle East explores the powerful art of cultural diplomacy

World

Discover Inspire Middle East

A journey across the wonders of a region bursting with energy and creativity

Israel

Mike Pence visits Western Wall amid tension with Palestinians

Palestinians in Jerusalem closed up shop in protest against Pence's visit, a day after the vice president said the US would open its embassy there by the end of next year.

Belgium

Abbas asks EU to recognise Palestinian statehood

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is asking the European Union to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Abbas made the request during a press briefing with the EU's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini.

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Shops reopen in Aleppo market – or what's left of it

The market in Syria's largest city still has no water, electricity or telephone lines.

Egypt

US Vice President Mike Pence visits Middle East

Mr Pence's trip to Egypt, the first leg of a Middle East tour, was marred by continuing anger over the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last month.

USA

US signals deeper commitment in Syria

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States cannot repeat past mistakes and won't pull out of Syria prematurely.

Europe News

The EU's new role in the Middle East?

Could the EU become an honest broker for stalled Middle East peace talks now that America has lost the trust of the Palestinians?

Israel

Euroviews. View: Saudi-Israel alliance will be driving force of new Middle East

While the Israel-Palestinian conflict once determined most other geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it is now largely crowded out by other disputes, not least the hegemonic struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran, writes Joschka Fischer

World News

Christians mark Christmas in the Middle East and in other parts of the

Christian communities gather to celebrate the build up to Christmas.

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Gaza funerals held for Palestinians

The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza.