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Euroviews. 2023 has been a year of catastrophes for children worldwide

Children affected by conflict are calling for decision-makers to protect them. They want to feel safe in their homes, with their families and friends, Inger Ashing writes.

23/12/2023

USA

UNSC makes do with watered down version of resolution

After many delays, the UN Security Council adopted a watered-down resolution Friday calling for immediately speeding up aid deliveries to desperate civilians in Gaza.

23/12/2023

USA

UN approves Gaza aid resolution without an appeal for ceasefire

The UN says more than a half-million people are starving in Gaza because not enough food has entered the besieged territory as Israel keeps up its blistering campaign of airstrikes and ground operations for over 10 weeks.

22/12/2023

Gaza

Hamas: No more hostages freed until Israel stops attacking Gaza

These are all the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war this Friday.

22/12/2023

Culture news

BBC urged to drop Olly Alexander from Eurovision after Israel comments

The UK entrant for next year's Eurovision endorsed a statement by an LGBTQ+ “direct action” pressure group accusing Israel of genocide. Now, several groups are demanding the BBC drop Olly Alexander.

21/12/2023

Culture news

Gaza benefit single announced by Massive Attack

100 per cent of the profits from the single will be donated to the charity Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders to help their emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

21/12/2023

Cyprus

Israeli foreign minister wants to fast-track aid to Gaza via Cyprus

Israel wants to fast-track the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza through a maritime corridor from Cyprus, the country's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

20/12/2023

Climate

Damage to Gaza’s environment ‘exceeds all predictions’, experts say

Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies.

20/12/2023

Gaza

UN vote on Israel Hamas war resolution postponed again

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/12/2023

Israel

Israel Hamas war: Civilians loot aid trucks at Rafah crossing

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

18/12/2023

Gaza

Top European diplomats step up calls for Gaza ceasefire

The level of pressure on Israel is increasing as the death toll in Gaza has been reported as up to 19,000.

17/12/2023

Europe News

No EU call for Gaza ceasefire despite Belgium and Ireland's pleas

EU leaders failed to sharpen their stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during talks on Friday, despite Belgium and Ireland's leaders advocating for a ceasefire.

15/12/2023

Gaza

US says it wouldn’t be ‘fair’ for Israel to occupy post-war Gaza

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

15/12/2023

Gaza

Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush

Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Hamas fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading the territory's north.

13/12/2023

Gaza

Israel losing support of international community, Biden warns

President Biden renewed his warnings that Israel should not make the same mistakes of overreaction that the US did following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

12/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA calls Gaza 'hell on earth' as fighting goes on

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

10/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

10/12/2023

Gaza

Fierce fighting rages across Gaza between Israel and Hamas

“The whole city is suffering destruction and incessant bombing," said one Palestinian in Khan Younes.

07/12/2023

Israel

Israel claims to have discovered 'considerable weapons depots' in Gaza

As the plight of civilians deepens, the UN human rights chief has called for the international community to immediately push “with one voice” for a cease-fire.

06/12/2023

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WATCH: Israeli troops shooting at what they say are Hamas targets

The Israeli army releases new images of troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip and shooting at what they say are Hamas targets.

05/12/2023