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Italy dismantles alleged active Hamas cell in Genoa
Italian authorities arrested nine people believed to be part of an active Hamas cell operating in Genoa, in a major counterterrorism operation over the weekend of…
Irish President greets Kneecap and hosts Thunberg amid pro-Palestine events
Irish President Catherine Connolly is facing criticism for greeting Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, which has frequently been…
German public TV worker ‘was Hamas member’
Public-service German television broadcaster ZDF has been left red-faced after Israel proved one of its production companies' employees was a Hamas member.
Many thousands hit streets of Italy to protest ‘Gaza genocide’
Tens of thousands of people protested across Italy as part of a day of action to "denounce the genocide in Gaza", which included transport strikes and port blockades.
Not all in the same boat: Gaza flotilla leadership turns on itself over ‘woke’ agenda
Internal conflicts have hit the board of directors of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a multinational convoy of several dozen vessels aiming to breach Israel’s…
US backs UN condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar
The United Nations Security Council has issued a rare unanimous condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on Qatar's capital, Doha, with the US breaking from its traditional…
Irish rappers Kneecap back Palestine again at French concert, cancel upcoming US gigs
Irish rap group Kneecap repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance at the Rock en Seine festival outside Paris, despite objections from…
Chatbot Grok stirs confusion over suspension after Gaza claims
AI chatbot Grok on August 12 offered conflicting explanations for its brief suspension from X after accusing Israel and the United States of committing "genocide"…
The sheer evil of the Hamas attack means Israel has become an international pariah
This is a column I hoped never to write. The terrible truth is that Hamas has already won its Gaza war.
‘Screening failure’: French university expels Gazan student over alleged anti-Semitic posts
A Palestinian woman from Gaza has been expelled from France’s Sciences Po Lille after authorities accused her of allegedly posting anti-Semitic and pro-terror…
France to air-drop aid into Gaza
France will air-drop aid into Gaza in the coming days, a diplomatic source said on Tuesday, as UN-backed experts warned the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian territory…
Germany says no plans to recognise a Palestinian state ‘in short term’
Germany said on July 25 it had "no plans to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term," after President Emmanuel Macron said France intended to do so in September.
‘AFP reporters face starvation’ in Gaza, warns journalists association
The Agence France Presse (AFP) association of journalists (SDJ) said reporters posted in Gaza working for the news agency were facing starvation due to food shortages…
Artists boycott Belgian music festival over Franco-Israeli singer’s presence
Just days before Belgium’s Francofolies de Spa music festival kicks off, several artists have pulled out in protest over the inclusion of Franco-Israeli pop star…
French court rules Palestinians in Gaza eligible for asylum in France
Palestinians can be recognised as asylum seekers in France following a landmark ruling by the country's National Asylum Court (CNDA).
BBC ‘breached guidelines’ with Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son
An internal report by the BBC concluded that the media giant breached its own editorial guidelines by failing to disclose that the narrator of a Gaza documentary…
Climate warrior Greta Thunberg sets sail to Gaza
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others have embarked on a mission towards Gaza, aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege”.
Polish minister under fire for giggling during EP debate on war in Gaza
Polish minister for European Union affairs, Adam Szłapka, was taken to task in the European Parliament for his antics during the plenary on March 12.
Trump’s plan for Gaza: a new start on an intractable problem
There have been the predictable negative reactions around Europe about President Trump's comments on Gaza, and particularly the proposal effectively to remove the…
Italy ends co-operation with UNRWA on Gaza aid but will still give funds
Italy has said it will no longer work with UNRWA, the United Nations Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees, regarding aid in the Gaza strip.
Jews thrown out of Holocaust memorial event after Irish president compares it to Gaza
On Sunday, January 26, a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Dublin was overshadowed by an incident involving a 37-year-old Israeli woman residing in Ireland.
Eurocrats ignore Trump influence while welcoming Gaza ceasefire
Eurocrats have welcomed the introduction of a ceasefire in Gaza while ignoring incoming US President Donald Trump's influence on getting the deal.
The pagers are part of Israel’s perma-war, where only technology and scale change
For friends of Israel, the murderous events in Lebanon last week were a sobering reminder that all wars are fought by evil means, and innocent people, including…
Rare joint Franco-British foreign ministers peace trip to Middle East
British and French foreign ministers will travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to call for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and a de-escalation in…
Slovenia becomes latest EU country to recognise Palestinian state
Slovenia became the latest European Union country to recognise an independent Palestinian state after its parliament approved the move with majority vote on Tuesday,…
Spain bans vessels ‘carrying weapons for Israel’ from its ports
Spain's foreign minister José Manuel Albares said that "ships carrying weapons for Israel will not be allowed to use Spanish ports".
Slovenia set to recognise Palestinian State by mid-June
Slovenia's Government has initiated procedures to recognise Palestine as an independent State in the hope of helping to end the conflict in Gaza.
Spain’s extra €20 million for UNRWA will ‘support Hamas’
Spain said it would provide an extra €20 million to UNRWA, the UN organisation for Palestinian refugees, despite controversial reports about the organisation.
Eurovision scrutinises Israel’s song lyrics amid Gaza furore
Eurovision Song Contest organisers are scrutinising the Israeli submission after lyrics leaked to the media appeared to refer to the October 7 attack by Hamas that…