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Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war

Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states.

Gaza

US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel

Trump has promised to end the wars in the Middle East without saying how. He was a staunch defender of Israel during his previous term, and Netanyahu says they have spoken three times since Trump won the White House last week.

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Funeral held for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

A mass funeral took place for eight ambulance drivers and two civilians killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon.

Culture news

Italian mural of Holocaust survivors defaced

A mural depicting two of Italy's most prominent Holocaust survivors has had their faces scratched out.

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Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire

The Dutch capital has been experiencing ongoing tensions following violence last week when fans of an Israeli football club were targeted.

USA

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs

Trump's picks for secretary of state and national security adviser have fully supported the president-elect in casting doubt on European countries' contributions to NATO.

Lebanon

At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza

Talks for a ceasefire in Lebanon continue, but Israel's defence minister ruled out any truce with Hezbollah.

Radio Schuman

If Israel bans UNRWA, we can no longer operate in Gaza

Israel is set to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, known as UNRWA, raising concerns over supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Gaza

At least three people killed in Israeli strike on central Gaza camp

Palestinians reported heavy bombing late on Sunday in the western part of the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Israel

Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

In September, thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing 39 people and injuring thousands.

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people

Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday in northern Gaza and Lebanon, where the military has been waging a major offensive for more than a month.

World News

Qatar suspends work as a mediator between Israel and Hamas

However, Qatar is highly likely to resume mediation if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal, according to one Egyptian official.

World News

UN warns famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza

With virtually no food allowed into northern Gaza for the past month, tens of thousands of Palestinians under Israeli siege are rationing their last lentils and flour to survive.

Europe News

Amsterdam bans all protests after attacks on Israeli football fans

Dutch authorities said five were hospitalised and 62 detained after attackers targeted Israeli football fans before and after a match in the country's capital.

World News

Euroviews. A new Kristallnacht? Antisemitic violence and Europe’s responsibility

This time, Jews won't wait around to see where things are headed like they did in 1939. They’ll leave, leaving Europe to deal with the extremism that has been allowed to fester, Sacha Roytman Dratwa writes.

Gaza

14 killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA-run school

The IDF said in a statement that it had taken steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including using precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

Health news

Polio vaccination campaign finishes in Gaza

The WHO said 94 per cent of children who got their first vaccine also received a second dose.

Israel

Middle East reacts to Trump victory in US election

Donald Trump has consistently positioned himself as a strong advocate for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.

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No Comment. Anti-government protests in Israel

In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday.

Lebanon

Rescuers pull 30 bodies out of apartment building in Lebanon

Israel's war in Lebanon has expanded significantly since mid- September, with Israel pounding the country via land and air.

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