The European Commission has proposed partially suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement, specifically targeting trade concessions, due to concerns over the Gaza conflict. This move, led by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, aims to impose tariffs on Israeli goods and sanction extremist ministers, though the proposal faces opposition from member states like Germany, Italy, and Hungary, making its approval uncertain. 


EU Mulls Suspending EU-Israel Trade Agreement

US President Donald Trump unveils his proposed “Board of Peace” with a focus on the Gaza conflict, sparking debate over its global role and intent.

US President Unveils Board of Peace on Gaza | Board of Peace or Trump's UN? 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Netanyahu remains opposed to Palestinian statehood, while global leaders urge all parties to seize the opportunity for lasting peace in the Middle East.

PM Modi, world leaders welcome Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, Israel remains opposed to Palestinian statehood

Bethlehem is gearing up for another Christmas celebration, but this year’s festivities are overshadowed by the ongoing Gaza war. The historic city, known for its deep religious significance, faces a somber holiday season as tensions in the region continue to affect both local residents and pilgrims.



Bethlehem Prepares for Christmas Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Bethlehem is gearing up for another Christmas celebration, but this year’s festivities are overshadowed by the ongoing Gaza war. The historic city, known for its deep religious significance, faces a somber holiday season as tensions in the region continue to affect both local residents and pilgrims.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday (Dec 13) said that “for many months, (Palestinian militant group) Hamas has not been prepared to even do the basic things of coming to the table with the names of hostages,” amid the talks of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.

Tel Aviv explosion: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim suicide attack responsibility, vow more attacks

Following the death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Hamas formally declared that Yahya Sinwar will take over as the terror group's new politburo chief. Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, is often seen as the mastermind behind the October 7 attack that ignited the current conflict in Gaza.

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination

At least 15 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on a Gaza City school that was housing displaced people on Saturday (Aug 3), hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine militants, including a local Hamas leader, according to the Palestinian militant group.

Israeli airstrikes target Gaza school, kills 15; nine West Bank militants dead

The Israel-Hamas war cabinet decided on Thursday to send a delegation to Paris on Friday for crucial negotiations on a hostage agreement and related ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.

Israel-hamas war: PM Netanyahu sends Israeli team to Paris for hostage talks

Israeli air strikes relentlessly pounded the blockaded Palestinian enclave of Gaza on the last day of 2023 in a stark culmination of a year of conflict between the Jewish state and the militant group Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza conflict set to go on for 'many months' in 2024

UEFA on Thursday announced the Euro 2024 qualifier between Kosovo and Israel, scheduled for Sunday, had been postponed because of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Euro 2024: Governing body UEFA reschedules Kosovo-Israel qualifier over Gaza conflict

Egypt on Sunday announced the suspension of its natural gas imports amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. According to a Bloomberg report, the country's cabinet revealed that gas imports had ceased, leading to an increase in power cuts across Egypt.

Egypt's natural gas imports suspended amid Gaza conflict 

The Bank of Israel Governor, Amir Yaron, provided insights on the economic impact of the recent conflict with Hamas. Despite acknowledging that Israel's economy would face challenges due to the war, he expressed confidence in a swift recovery.

Bank of Israel maintains interest rates amidst Gaza conflict, prioritises financial stability

The UN Human Rights Council will on Thursday discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel

Iran said on Friday that Palestinians had won a "historic victory" over Israel, which the Revolutionary Guards warned to expect "deadly blows" after the 11-day Gaza conflict showed the power of the Palestinian arsenal.

Iran hails Palestinians 'historic victory' over Israel

Israel is not setting a timeframe for an end to hostilities with Gaza as its military pounded the Palestinian enclave with airstrikes and Hamas militants unleashed new cross-border rocket attacks.

Who is bankrolling the Gaza conflict?

The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified in the past eight days and is showing no signs of abating despite regular diplomatic efforts to bring about a ceasefire.

Israel-Hamas conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction': Saudi Arabia calls for end to violence

"Very emotional" visit, that is how Israel's top diplomat in South India, Consul General Jonathan Zadka, described his visit to the house of Soumya Santhosh in Kerala.

Israeli consul general visits house of Kerala woman killed in Gaza rocket attack to show 'personal support'

An Israeli man was killed overnight after a rocket from the Gaza Strip struck the city of Ashkelon, officials said Sunday. Police said the man died from critical wounds suffered in the rocket strike after being taken to hospital.

Israeli man killed in rocket strike from Gaza: Police

Israelis rally in protest of violence in West Bank

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EU Mulls Suspending EU-Israel Trade Agreement

US President Unveils Board of Peace on Gaza | Board of Peace or Trump's UN?

PM Modi, world leaders welcome Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan

Bethlehem Prepares for Christmas Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Bethlehem Prepares for Christmas Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Hamas refused to provide names of hostages it’s holding: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

Tel Aviv explosion: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim suicide attack responsibility, vow more attacks

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination

Israeli airstrikes target Gaza school, kills 15; nine West Bank militants dead

Israel-hamas war: PM Netanyahu sends Israeli team to Paris for hostage talks

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza conflict set to go on for 'many months' in 2024

Euro 2024: Governing body UEFA reschedules Kosovo-Israel qualifier over Gaza conflict

Egypt's natural gas imports suspended amid Gaza conflict

Bank of Israel maintains interest rates amidst Gaza conflict, prioritises financial stability

UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel

Iran hails Palestinians 'historic victory' over Israel

Who is bankrolling the Gaza conflict?

Israel-Hamas conflict pushing region in 'wrong direction': Saudi Arabia calls for end to violence

Israeli consul general visits house of Kerala woman killed in Gaza rocket attack to show 'personal support'

Israeli man killed in rocket strike from Gaza: Police

Israelis rally in protest of violence in West Bank