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Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens

Israel’s defence minister admits blockade is a ‘pressure lever’ against Hamas and there are no plans to ease it.

Al Jazeera

Ireland’s Eurovision entry Emmy wants to ‘bring happiness’ amid ‘hard times’

The singer said it is ‘really important’ for the Eurovision Song Contest to deliver light-hearted entertainment.

Evening Standard

Israel preparing ‘hell plan’ for Gaza to force Hamas to release more hostages

Plan reportedly calls for mass expulsion of Palestinians to southern Gaza, stopping all aid supplies, and cutting off power and water

The Independent UK

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Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart

The Guardian - UK

The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis

Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines.

The Independent UK

Eurovision organisers vow to ‘protect’ artists as new code of conduct introduced

Agreeing to abide by the code of conduct will be a requirement for accreditation to the event.

Evening Standard

Lebanese PM Mikati ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Lebanon, Israel ceasefire

Lebanon’s caretaker PM Najib Mikati said Washington’s Middle East envoy ‘suggested’ a ceasefire could be within reach.

Al Jazeera

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Bambie Thug teases Eurovision return with two-time entrants Jedward

EXCLUSIVE: Irish singer shares ongoing frustrations with EBU's handling of complaint against Israeli broadcaster Kan

Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers 'regret' that some delegations 'didn’t respect the spirit of the rules'

Acts complained about a tense atmosphere backstage at this year’s song contest

Evening Standard

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police

The Guardian - AU

Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

Large protests took place in Malmo over Israel’s participation, while Dutch entrant Joost Klein was disqualified

Evening Standard

Eurovision mirrors how countries see one another. That’s why I can’t watch Israel take part

No amount of mental gymnastics can justify allowing its inclusion while a humanitarian catastrophe goes on in Gaza, says journalist Jeffrey Ingold

The Guardian - UK

Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry

Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules on political neutrality

The Guardian - UK

Israel changes lyrics of controversial Eurovision song to avoid being disqualified

Israel’s entry had political overtones regarding the Gaza situation which would be breaking competition rules, organisers had warned

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

‘Peck the bait!’ The political messages hidden in Eurovision songs

As Israel’s 2024 entry is scrutinised, we look at the times when songs got around the contest’s impartiality rules

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Eurovision song under ‘scrutiny’ for alleged Hamas attack reference

Organisers considering if lyrics breach non-political rules a week after giving Israel all-clear to participate

The Guardian - UK

Finnish and Icelandic artists call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,400 Finland-based artists sign petition for Israel to be excluded from contest over alleged war crimes in Gaza

Al Jazeera

Israel says improper munitions cause of high death toll in Maghazi attack

The admission by an Israeli official comes as Israel has been accused of using ‘dirty’ bombs on Gaza.

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The Independent UK

Freed Israeli hostage, 78, describes growing hunger and ‘suffocating’ room in captivity

Initially, they ate ’chicken with rice, all sorts of canned food and cheese’ in captivity and were given tea in morning and evening, and children were given sweets

The Independent UK

Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

An Israeli hostage freed by Hamas has said in an interview that she was initially fed well in captivity until conditions worsened and captives became hungry

Al Jazeera

Israel says truce, captives release will not start ‘before Friday’

Senior official says negotiations on how to handle the exchange of captives are continuing.

Newslaundry

From writer who lost his ‘orchard’ to mother of 3: Journalist toll rises in Israel-Palestine violence

“We are still trying to withstand and continue coverage so the world can see the Israeli crimes in Gaza,” wrote Ain Media co-founder and Palestinian journalist Roshdi Sarraj on Instagram, referring to the increasing tally of dead journalists, internet blackouts and attacks on media offices. Five days later, he was…

The Guardian - AU

Gaza hospitals in crisis, says WHO – as it happened

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Zenger

Netanyahu’s Brother Questions Biden’s Mental State

Israeli Prime Minister's physician brother criticizes Biden's understanding of Jerusalem's judiciary reform

The New Daily

Israel strikes Gaza City as rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv

Israel's air force has hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza for a second day and Palestinian militants have begun launching rockets.

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