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Close to two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza

At least 23 Palestinians were killed as Israel continues its bombardment of the enclave. The IDF says its military operations in the south of the enclave are continuing with its forces finding success in dismantling Hamas networks.

Culture news

Photographer Fatima Hassona killed ahead of Cannes documentary debut

The Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassona, killed along with ten family members in an Israeli air strike on her home in northern Gaza, is the star of a documentary due to be screened at the Cannes film festival next month.

Radio Schuman

Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful?

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”.

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Palestinians line up to receive food aid in central Gaza

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has said stocks that were able to enter Gaza during the two-month ceasefire have now nearly run out.

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Students arrested at University of Amsterdam pro-Palestine protest

At least 5 people were arrested after students occupied a building at the University of Amsterdam, while clashes with police also took place nearby.

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Palestinians wait in line for food at Gaza charity kitchen

With aid supplies in the Strip dwindling, some displaced people said that on top of having no income, there are no vegetables, flour or bread.

Europe News

Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state

"We must move toward recognition, and so, in the coming months, we will move towards that," the French President said in an interview with French media.

Europe News

Macron calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza during visit to Egypt

Egypt, along with the United States and Qatar, were the major negotiators of the previous ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hamas which came into force on 19 January.

Israel

At least 50 killed in overnight Israeli air strikes on Gaza

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms and leaves the territory.

Israel

Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor in Gaza

Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal.

Culture news

Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after detainment

The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released.

Culture news

Israeli police free Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after 24 hours

Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.

Cinema

Oscar winning director beaten by Israeli settlers and detained by army

Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the co-directors of 'No Other Land', was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank before being detained by the Israeli military, witnesses have said.

Gaza

Israeli troops advance further into Gaza, blowing up cancer hospital

Nearly 600 Palestinians have now been killed since the truce between Israel and Hamas was shattered on Tuesday.

World News

At least 85 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, health authorities say

Israel resumed heavy strikes across Gaza on Tuesday, shattering a fragile truce that had been in place since 19 January.

USA

Detained Columbia student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically motivated.

Culture news

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protests

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors.

World News

Hamas agrees to release one US-Israeli hostage and four bodies

The announcement comes as talks continue in Doha to try to broker the second stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the first phase of which ended two weeks ago.

Syria

Israeli jets hit terrorist targets in Damascus, defence minister says

Media outlets in Israel, quoting Syrian sources, said Israeli aircraft struck the building on the edge of the Syrian capital.

USA

Pro-Palestinian activist's arrest will be 'first of many,' vows Trump

Mahmoud Khalil, a former graduate student at Columbia University, is challenging efforts to deport him over his role in student protests.