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Intense phase of Israel’s war with Hamas nearing end, says Netanyahu

Israeli PM says he hopes for diplomatic solution to conflict but will solve it in ‘a different way’ if necessary

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: ‘My life’s mission is to thwart establishment of Palestinian state,’ says Israeli minister – as it happened

Bezalel Smotrich, finance minister, restates his position that occupied West Bank should be permanently part of Israel

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2024

EU heads finish meeting with no agreement on top jobs, Charles Michel says – Europe live

European Council president says evening was ‘good occasion to exchange views’ with further talks to come

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

EU-Israel relations take a nosedive as Spain, Ireland set to formally recognize a Palestinian state

Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

European Union criticizes Russia for removing Estonian buoys, demand an explanation from Moscow

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the removal of 25 Estonian buoys by Russian border guards on a river separating the Baltic country from Russia was “unacceptable.”

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

New Caledonia unrest continues as police shoot man dead – as it happened

Police officer detained after shooting of 48-year-old man as death toll reaches seven following days of upheaval linked to proposed voting changes

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu rejects genocide claims as ‘false and outrageous’; Palestinian Authority welcomes ICJ ruling – as it happened

UN’s top court orders halt to Rafah offensive, saying it is ‘not convinced’ evacuation and other measures are alleviating Palestinians’ suffering

The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024

EU foreign affairs chief Borrell calls for unified line on Israel and Palestine

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday urged the 27-member bloc to find common ground after Spain and Ireland joined Norway in announcing they would recognise Palestinian statehood.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2024

Spain Recalls Its Ambassador To Argentina Over 'Insult'

The European Union also stepped into the row, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemning Milei's remarks.

Latin Times · May 20, 2024

Palestinians Mark 'Nakba' Anniversary As Thousands Flee Gaza's Rafah

Tens of thousands of civilians fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a threatened Israeli ground offensive, as Palestinians on Wednesday mark the anniversary of their "Nakba" or "catastrophe" of 1948.

International Business Times · May 15, 2024