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EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule.

Greece

Pro-Palestine group protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.

Europe News

Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian state if no Gaza ceasefire

The situation in Gaza has drawn a wave of international criticism over Israel's conduct in the 21-month war, especially as images of emaciated Palestinian children in the territory emerged and hunger deaths began to circulate widely.

Gaza

'Worst-case scenario of famine' unfolding in Gaza, UN-backed body says

The UN-backed IPC warns of famine in Gaza, predicting widespread death unless immediate action is taken. Starvation and malnutrition are escalating due to the ongoing war.

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Culture news

Palestinian who worked on Oscar-winning 'No Other Land' killed

An Israeli settler, who Donald Trump removed from US sanctions list in January, has killed a Palestinian journalist and community leader who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'.

Europe News

The Netherlands to impose travel ban on Israeli ministers over Gaza

The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.

United Kingdom

Trump says Gaza suffering 'real starvation' and pledges US food hubs

Trump’s comments seemed to result from the images in recent days of the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza and were more urgent than the resigned message he had about the 21-month Israel-Hamas war last week, when ceasefire talks derailed.

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Palestinians mourn the 11 victims of an attack in Khan Younis

Palestinians gathered in mourning on Monday after an Israeli airstrike hit a two-storey house in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 11 people, according to Nasser Hospital.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

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Aid trucks move toward Gaza as Israel begins tactical pause

Dozens of aid trucks for Gaza began moving through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Sunday. They are headed towards the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspection before entering the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News reported.

Gaza

More aid dropped by plane over Gaza Strip amid worsening hunger crisis

Jordan announced it had conducted three airdrops over the skies of Gaza on Sunday, including one in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

World News

E3 leaders make renewed call for ceasefire in Gaza amid hunger deaths

The call comes after the three leaders spoke again by phone on Saturday morning, following Friday's conversation. According to the British PM Keir Starmer, the E3 leaders talked about the situation in Gaza, which they agreed is appalling.

World News

At least 25 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say

According to staff at the Shifa hospital, most of the victims were killed by gunfire as they waited for aid trucks close to the Zikim crossing with Israel.

Europe News

E3 countries' leaders press Israel to increase aid entering Gaza

The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.

Qatar

Israel considering alternatives to talks with Hamas, Netanyahu says

All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.

France

Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine

The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by several European and Arab leaders.

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‘From bad to worse’: Gaza hospital faces surge in child hunger deaths

The Patient’s Friends Hospital in northern Gaza is overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of severely malnourished children, many arriving too weak to cry or move.

Europe News

Macron announces that France will recognise Palestine as a state

In a statement published on Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, a move that is to be formalised at the UN General Assembly this coming September.

Qatar

US team cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, blaming Hamas

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months as conditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza.

USA

Columbia University to pay over $220M in deal to restore funding

Also in the settlement is an agreement to ask prospective international students “questions designed to elicit their reasons for wishing to study in the United States,” and establishes processes to make sure all students are committed to “civil discourse.”