EU top diplomat proposes suspending Israel dialogue

MEPs debate future EU-US relations against backdrop of US administration change

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and JD Vance defeat Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debated the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration.

COP 29, Day 3: Small islands reaffirm commitments, and Climate Action Commissioner EU's leadership

Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe's clean energy industry more competitive.

Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.

Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans ?

In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for stricter national and EU regulations on pesticide use.

Is Italy the worst EU country for fresh graduates?

Only 67.5% of people aged 20 to 34 manage to find a job in Italy within three years of graduation, Eurostat data shows.

MBS Called Putin To Stop War? Saudi Crown Prince Pleads To Russia | Key Details of Secret Call

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince MBS held a phone discussion on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and oil markets amid Trump's US election victory. The call, initiated by Saudi Arabia, covered OPEC Plus coordination and bilateral relations. With Trump's pro-Israel stance and history of facilitating Saudi-Israel normalization, this conversation gains strategic significance. As US-Saudi relations may improve under Trump, Putin's engagement suggests Russia's effort to maintain Middle East influence, while leveraging OPEC Plus partnerships. #MBS #Putin #CrownPrince #MBSPutin #TrumpWin #SaudiArabia #OPEC #IsraelGazawar #israelHezbollahwar #Hezbollah #Iran #AbrahamAccords #IsraelSaudi #Warnews #War ~PR.320~ED.194~HT.336~GR.124~

France-Israel match taking place against 'very difficult political, social backdrop'

Israel Rains Hellfire On Beirut: 140 Hezbollah Launchers Destroyed, 2 Top Commanders Killed | Videos

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel has launched airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, hitting Hezbollah military targets after issuing an urgent evacuation warning to residents. The strikes, part of a larger offensive, have successfully destroyed over 140 Hezbollah rocket launchers, including those used in recent attacks on northern and central Israel. Additionally, the IDF has confirmed the deaths of two senior commanders from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit, further crippling the group's operations. As the fighting intensifies, Israel continues to target key Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon. Watch the latest developments, including footage from the airstrikes, and stay informed on this rapidly escalating situation. #Israel #BeirutAirstrike #Hezbollah #IDF #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelDefenseForces #Airstrikes #HezbollahLaunchers #RadwanUnit #IsraelVsHezbollah #Lebanon #MilitaryNews #WarUpdate #IsraelNews #MiddleEastTensions #HezbollahCommanders #IDFAirstrike ~PR.274~HT.336~GR.124~ED.101~

No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to war crimes

Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

Palestinians Escape Deadly Israeli Airstrikes & Tanks— Watch Harrowing Journey Through Gaza Warzone

As Israeli airstrikes and ground operations intensify in northern Gaza, families from Beit Hanoun are forced to flee their homes in search of safety. In this personal account, a Gazan woman narrates her terrifying escape through the streets under gunfire and shelling. Despite evacuation leaflets urging civilians to flee, Israeli tanks stopped their group, separating young men from women, and forcing them to continue their journey on foot. This video sheds light on the harsh realities of displacement in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, the desperate humanitarian crisis, and the challenges facing those caught in the crossfire. Watch to hear their stories of survival and resistance in the face of devastation. #GazaCrisis #BeitHanoun #PalestinianRefugees #IsraelAirstrikes #GazaWar #MiddleEastConflict #DisplacedFamilies #PalestinianLives #HumanRights #WarzoneSurvival #GazaCity #IsraeliMilitary #CiviliansUnderFire #EvacuationCrisis ~HT.97~GR.344~PR.274~ED.346~

Injured Gazan children brought to Lebanon for treatment are again caught up in war

Since Israel launched its large-scale invasion of Lebanon, Gazan children there are faced with destruction that reminds them of home.

‘Multiple Strikes’, ‘Several Deadly Ambush’| Al-Qassam Fighters Kill 20 IDF Soldiers in 2 Days

In a bold and devastating escalation, Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades have claimed responsibility for killing at least 20 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in just two days. The attacks, described as "multiple strikes" and "deadly ambushes," took place in the northern Gaza Strip and are being hailed as a significant counteroffensive against Israel's ongoing military aggression. The Hamas statement emphasises the scale and precision of the operations, marking a major blow to Israeli forces who have been engaged in intensive airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza. According to Hamas, the resistance movement has successfully targeted Israeli soldiers, continuing their war of attrition against the occupying forces. The organisation vowed that these attacks are only the beginning, promising further strikes until the Israeli regime withdraws completely from the besieged Palestinian territory. #HamasResistance #AlQassamBrigades #GazaStrike #IDFSoldiersKilled #DeadlyAmbush #GazaConflict #IsraelUnderAttack #HamasOffensive #IsraeliCasualties #PalestinianResistance #WarInGaza #MiddleEastTensions #IDFLosses #GazaWarUpdate #IsraelPalestine ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.336~GR.124~

EU's Josep Borrell visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of bloc's support

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited Kyiv in an attempt to reassure Ukraine of the bloc’s continued support in its fight against Russia.

EU calls for 'immediate ceasefire' between Hezbollah-Israel

The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as tit-for-tat attacks threaten all-out war.

Human Rights Watch accuses DR Congo, M23 and Rwanda of harming civilians in conflict