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Now playing Next Europe News Borrell slams Knesset vote against Palestinian state as Hungary vetoes A high-ranking EU diplomat confirmed 26 member states had subscribed to the statement while Budapest wielded its veto power. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next World News 14 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UN-run school Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that Hamas was being worn down but pursuit of the group will "continue for years". 14/07/2024
Now playing Next Israel Netanyahu says 'no absolute certainty' Hamas deputy killed in strike 58-year-old Mohamed Deif has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. He’s been at the top of Israel's most wanted list for decades and is believed to be one of the chief architects of the October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel. 13/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Gaza civil defence workers recover around 60 bodies from rubble Israel launched its campaign in Gaza after the Hamas incursion into Israel on October 7 in which militants stormed into the south and killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted about 250. 13/07/2024
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Now playing Next World News At least 16 killed in strike on UN-run school in Gaza A lack of clean water and personal hygiene materials is causing a spike in the spread of infectious diseases among Gaza’s displaced population. The WHO says instances of diarrhoea, chickenpox and jaundice have all surpassed previous years' figures. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Tech News This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support. 02/07/2024
Now playing Next Israel Thousands demand release of hostages held by Hamas Protesters have also demanded an immediate ceasefire to bring about an end to more than eight months of fighting in Gaza, which has killed almost 38,000 Palestinians and at least 318 Israeli soldiers. 29/06/2024
Now playing Next World News Hamas says no progress on ceasefire deal with Israel The Hamas-run health ministry says almost 38,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military operation in October, but it doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. 29/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Israel accepts bilateral meeting with EU, but with conditions The EU’s top diplomat had called for an Association Council to address Israel’s compliance with human rights 24/06/2024
Now playing Next World News WFP official warns of 'catastrophe' in southern Gaza Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled again with Washington saying it doesn’t expect an agreement in the near future due to the fact that a US-backed ceasefire deal has not been fully embraced by either side. 15/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spain's Sánchez wants allies to 'add more pressure' on Netanyahu In his first interview since the European parliamentary elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on international allies to hold his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for the 'bombings' and 'military intervention' in Gaza. 12/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news More boycotting UK music festivals over Barclays links to Israel After the mass exodus of artists at The Great Escape, more are dropping out of this weekend's Download Festival and next month's Latitude - all over their sponsorship links with Barclays Bank. And more could follow. 12/06/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Latitude Festival 2024: Musicians dropping out over Barclays links Several musicians are dropping out of the upcoming UK music festival Latitude, over its sponsorship with Barclays and the bank’s ties to Israel. These announcements come shortly after the major boycott of The Great Escape in Brighton last month, also due to its ties with Barclays. 07/06/2024
Now playing Next Israel Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire efforts Doctors Without Borders says at least 70 bodies and 300 wounded people, mostly women and children, have been brought to a hospital in central Gaza since Tuesday. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next no comment Water tanker brings momentary relief as Gaza supply shortages deepen Scores of people in Khan Younis stand in line to fill their containers with water as supply shortages deepen. 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Slovenia becomes latest EU country to recognise Palestinian state Slovenia’s decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a state of Palestinian, which was condemned by Israel. 04/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Michael Douglas suggests anti-Israel campus protesters ‘brainwashed’ Michael Douglas met with Israel’s president Isaac Herzog, and suggests that many pro-Palestinian protesters on American campuses have been subject to “brainwashing.” 03/06/2024