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Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next

The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Israeli actions in Gaza breach international law, says EU's top diplomat

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has accused Israel of violating international law by imposing a total blockade of Gaza in response to Saturday’s attack by Hamas. He also underscored the need for the bloc to continue funding the Palestinian Authority.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2023

EU backtracks on previous suspension of Palestinian development aid

Several member states had rejected a move by European Commission to put 691 million euros ($728m) of aid under review.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?

In hindsight, the drivers of Hamas’s startlingly well-planned, land-sea-air attack on Israel on Saturday were in plain sight.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Toofan Al-Aqsa jolts West Asian geostrategic architecture

On balance, a long war between Hamas and Israel does not seem likely

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Israel Suffers Devastating Simchat Torah Attack: Questions Arise On Security And Intelligence

Israel's Worst Homefront Attack in 50 Years Raises Questions About Security and Intelligence Failings

Zenger · Oct 8, 2023

Israeli hostage crisis in Hamas-ruled Gaza becomes a political trap for Netanyahu

The capture of dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas militants has stirred Israeli emotions more viscerally than any crisis in the country’s recent memory

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Mahmoud Abbas Calls For Protection Of Palestinians Amid Deadly Hamas Attack

Palestinian Authority holds emergency meeting after Hamas attack; tensions escalate in the region

Zenger · Oct 7, 2023

Civilians will pay price for biggest challenge to Israel since 1973

Inhabitants of Gaza now face the prospect of an Israeli ground offensive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023