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Egypt

‘A bargaining chip’: What did the Cairo Summit for Gaza achieve?

Euronews spoke exclusively to senior figures at the summit and analysts from across the region who lauded the sentiment but questioned the viability of the Arab countries’ proposals.

Business

Coca-Cola's loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers seek local pop

Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink's logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied West Bank in the past year.

Iran

Iran charges British motorcycling couple with espionage

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Israel

Marco Rubio backs Trump's Gaza proposal during first Israel visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as he kicked off his first tour of the Middle East.

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Israel

Hamas delays next hostage release, blames Israel for ceasefire breach

Five exchanges between the two sides have freed 21 hostages and 730 prisoners so far.

Lebanon

A Lebanese MP seeks a new path forward for his country

As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption.

Europe News

Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert

In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.

Europe News

EU pledges €120 million in aid for Gaza as Israel truce appears near

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.

Lebanon

Fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire likely to hold, analysts say

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that was agreed on 27 November is likely to hold, analysts say, despite repeated violations.

Moments

Frankincense: The intriguing story behind the Christmas scent

Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman.

Israel

Rocket fired from Yemen hits Israeli city of Tel Aviv

Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a statement on Telegram saying they had aimed a hypersonic ballistic missile at an unidentified military target.

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine

Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.

Europe News

Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Syria

Assad’s fall ends decades-long dynasty in Syria

The Syrian government collapsed early on Sunday, marking an end to the Assad family's 50-year rule, after a surprise rebel offensive quickly swept through government-held areas and reached the capital in just 10 days.

USA

Arab Americans remain fearful and hopeful ahead of Trump's second term

A massive drop in Arab Americans' support helped cost Kamala Harris the presidency, but there is no guarantee Trump will be better for peace in the Middle East.

Lebanon

With Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holding, Lebanese residents head home

A deal brokered by the US and France offers hope of a stable pause to hostilities that exploded after a year of low-level fighting.

Italy

Middle East ceasefire efforts to top Rome's G7 talks

"We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy.

Europe News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

Gaza

Euroviews. Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza is a crime against humanity

The rest of the world needs to step in and stand up for the law and the human beings these laws are meant to protect. This shouldn't be allowed to get worse. It needs to stop now, HRW’s Nadia Hardman writes.

Gaza

At least three people killed in Israeli strike on central Gaza camp

Palestinians reported heavy bombing late on Sunday in the western part of the Nuseirat refugee camp.