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Hamas and 7 October 2023: The bloodiest day in Israeli history

Two years ago, Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil, targeting military bases, kibbutzim and a music festival. Almost 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage.

Gaza

Everything you need to know about the Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt

Here is all we know about the ongoing indirect talks between Hamas and Israel as momentum picks up on Trump’s proposed peace plan with the war on Gaza entering its third year.

United Kingdom

Police investigate hate crime after mosque set on fire in UK

Footage from the incident, released by police on Sunday, shows two balaclava-clad people approach the front door of the Peacehaven Mosque, before spraying accelerant on the entrance and igniting a fire.

Culture news

Celebrities back Greta Thunberg over reports of Israeli force abuse

The entertainment world has reacted to reports of Greta Thunberg alleging mistreatment after being abducted in international waters and detained in an Israeli prison. Israeli forces have detained crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

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Hamas’ rule has to come to an end, Israel's Netanyahu tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes the US-led ceasefire plan will work because if it does not, Israel will act forcefully against Hamas with the full backing of the US. “Let's hope that we can finish it the easy way and not the hard way," he said.

Israel

Exclusive: Don’t feed the Hamas crocodile, Netanyahu tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the “onus is on Hamas” to immediately release the hostages it still holds and fully accept the Trump-led peace deal, amid scathing criticism of Europe which “caved in to Islamists”.

World News

From Rome to Barcelona: Thousands attend pro-Palestinian demos

Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across Europe after Israel intercepted a flotilla of more than 40 ships carrying aid to Gaza.

World News

Israel’s army announces shift to defensive operations in Gaza

The announcement came hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan.

Europe News

Italian Foreign Ministry calls for deportation of flotilla activists

At least four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after the Global Sumud Flotilla's boats were intercepted by Israeli authorities.

Gaza

Hamas partially accepts Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza

The Gaza-based group announced late on Friday that it was willing to release all of the remaining hostages but did not detail what points of Trump’s plan require further negotiations.

USA

Trump gives Hamas until Sunday to agree to new Gaza peace plan

A Hamas official said earlier this week that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and need to be amended, without elaborating.

Italy

Italy paralysed by strikes in solidarity with seized Gaza flotilla

By Friday, Israeli forces had intercepted all of the 43 ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and arrested most of the 450 activists on board.

Gaza

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla, arrest Thunberg and others

"Greta and her friends are safe and healthy," the ministry stated. It reiterated its offer to transfer the aid to Gaza through other channels.

Germany

Alleged Hamas members arrested in Berlin suspected of plotting attacks

Two of the suspects are German citizens and the federal prosecutor's office described the third as being born in Lebanon.

Gaza

Activists claim Israeli vessel approached and disrupted Gaza flotilla

The activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said an unidentified vessel they claim was Israeli intimidated their fleet of boats and disabled communication on some in the early hours of Wednesday, as the group continues to inch closer to Gaza shores.

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Israelis voice hope as Trump unveils peace proposal at Nova memorial s

Israelis visiting the Nova music festival memorial site expressed cautious hope on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages.

Europe News

EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

USA

Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed on proposed Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump said he and Netanyahu have discussed "how to end the war in Gaza" with Trump saying "we are beyond very close" to a peace deal.

World News

As aid flotilla heads to Gaza, MEP onboard wants to 'pressure' Israel

Activists on board the 40-plus boat aid flotilla en route to the Strip told Euronews they are attempting to challenge and increase pressure on Israel to end its maritime blockade.

Germany

Berlin: Around 50,000 people demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza

Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the demonstrators.