Israel-Hamas war
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Israeli soldiers to receive polio shots after virus detected in Gaza: Reports
The WHO found traces of polio in the Gaza sewage system, though no cases have been confirmed so far.
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Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Tel Aviv attack
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The Olympics have always been political
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Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts
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Israeli strike targeting Hamas military chief kills at least 90
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Israel, Turkey trade blows in row over NATO involvement in Gaza
Jews ‘more frightened than ever before’ with antisemitism on the rise in Europe
Antisemitism was already on the rise in Europe last year before surging following the Oct. 7 terror attack.
Jeremy Corbyn leads left-wing Gaza revolt against Labour
Independent MPs set to be thorn in PM Keir Starmer’s side over the Middle East.
Gaza is still the hottest election issue in these parts of Britain
Labour Leader Keir Starmer faces intense pressure in heartland constituencies over his equivocation about war in the Middle East.
Rivals unite against Le Pen’s far right for French election
Hundreds of candidates from Macron’s camp and the left-wing alliance withdraw in an effort to keep the National Rally out.
500 medical workers killed during Israel’s military assault on Gaza, UN says
“This equates to an average of two health care workers killed every day,” British charity warns.
Germany records sharp rise in antisemitic incidents
Most recorded antisemitic incidents in Germany last year came after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to a monitoring group.
Famine will loom over Gaza as long as conflict rages, report warns
Latest data shows that more than half of the population often doesn’t have any food to eat, nearly nine months into Israel’s bombardment and siege of the enclave.
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 50 people
The attacks coincided with a major anti-government protest in Tel Aviv, in which thousands demanded new Israeli elections.
White House fears mount about Bibi’s Washington visit
The Israeli prime minister’s video this week, accusing the U.S. of withholding military aid, has raised the stakes (and the concerns) about his July 24 speech.
Israel rejects EU call for ad-hoc summit
The country wants to hold a regular summit once Hungary assumes the presidency of the Council of the EU.
French PM lashes out at leftist leader Mélenchon after antisemitic assault
Key figures in the French president’s camp criticized three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s stance on antisemitism and the Israel-Gaza war as having contributed to an environment of insecurity for French Jews.
Paris court overturns France’s arms show ban on Israeli firms
The ban soured relations with Israel.
Espionage and cyberattack threat reaches new dimension in Germany, interior minister warns
Russia adjusted its intelligence strategy following the expulsion of its diplomats in 2023, Nancy Faeser said.
Whatever happened to the climate kids?
After Greens suffered bruising losses in the European Parliament election, some say tired and divided climate activists have lost their way.
Israeli army to pause some Gaza fighting during the day for humanitarian aid
Military to suspend fighting along a road in southern Gaza during certain hours to allow aid deliveries to reach Palestinians.
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution
The U.S.-led resolution increases pressure on Hamas and Israel to end hostilities.
US supported Israel in hostage rescue in Gaza
Sullivan also said there was no confirmation any Israeli hostages were killed in the rescue mission.
Borrell condemns ‘bloodbath’ in Gaza as death toll from Israeli hostage raid soars
More than 270 Palestinians were killed in rescue operation; Gantz quits war cabinet.
Israel frees 4 hostages in Gaza as airstrikes kill 210 Palestinians
It was not immediately clear if the hostage freeings and the air assault were related, but both took place in Nuseirat in central Gaza.
Biden and Macron stress a shared vision on Ukraine and Gaza even amid bubbling disagreements
The two leaders met on Saturday as questions persist over the future of Ukraine funding and a peace proposal for Gaza.
UN to add Israel to blacklist for violations against children
The U.N. will also call out Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.