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Italy defends Israeli participation at Venice Biennale amid protest

Notable signatories of the open letter calling to exclude the Israeli national pavilion include 2023 Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling and Faisal Saleh, the director of the Palestine Museum US.

Culture news

Gaza dialogue amid controversy: We meet the Tiny Space Initiative

While the highly politicised 74th edition of the Berlinale ended with the announcement of an investigation and accusations of antisemitism, there was one small location trying to do some good during the festival. Euronews Culture met the people behind the Tiny Space initiative.

Israel

Israeli strikes kill scores across Gaza as ceasefire attempts continue

All the latest developments on the Israel Hamas war.

Israel

Three gunmen open fire in West Bank, killing one

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

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Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden.

Israel

Gazans forced into one-third of territory as Red Sea attacks continue

The latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war and wider Middle East conflict.

Yemen

US warns of more attacks on Iran-backed militants

After a series of airstrikes over the weekend, the United States warns of further retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue their attacks.

Italy

Italy's president denounces antisemitism at Holocaust remembrance

Sergio Mattarella also expressed empathy and anguish for the people of Palestine, saying that they should not be denied the right to their own state.

Europe News

Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar calls for 'united Middle East'

Holocaust survivor and author Irene Shashar told Euronews during a visit to Brussels to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day that she "dreams of a peaceful Middle East" modelled on the European Union.

Culture news

Could this Palestinian singer be representing Iceland at Eurovision?

A Palestinian singer has been named as a participant in Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest selection process, amidst broader discussions about the Nordic country potentially boycotting the event.

Culture news

Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash

The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott.

Culture news

Art world accusing German government of choking pro-Palestinian speech

Reaction has decried in large part from Berlin implementing a new funding clause that would not allow those critical of Israel to receive financial support from the city.

Europe News

Euroviews. Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes.

Europe News

Revealed: Borrell's peace roadmap for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Euronews had early access to the 10-point roadmap that Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has prepared to pave the way for a "credible, comprehensive solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

World News

Meet the European Jews standing against Israel's war with Hamas

Having suffered throughout history, Jewish peace activists told Euronews Jews should identify with the oppressed and defend their rights - "whoever that oppressor may be."

United Kingdom

London police arrest six over stock exchange plot

Arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton following a police investigation after receiving a tip from a British newspaper about the alleged plan.

Netherlands

What are the merits of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel will start to be heard this week at the International Court of Justice in The Hague - so what will happen in the court?

Gaza

Thousands of Israeli troops pulled from Gaza as new offensive looms

The planned troop withdrawal came on the same day that Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Netanyahu's polarising judicial overhaul.

West Bank

Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities

All Christmas festivities have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the West Bank to show solidarity towards the people of Gaza.

Gaza

Rescue officials: 76 members of one Gaza family died in Israeli strike

More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report this week from the United Nations and other agencies.