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European governments have intensified pressure on Israel after authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the E1 area, warning settlement expansion threatens Palestinian statehood, violates international law and could trigger stronger diplomatic and economic responses from Western governments

The Dutch government will begin enforcing a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements on September 22, targeting products from occupied Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights while strengthening compliance with international law and joining several European nations adopting similar trade restrictions

Iceland has withdrawn from Eurovision 2026, citing deep public and institutional divisions over Israel’s participation. The move aligns the country with four other European broadcasters calling for stronger ethical standards in the contest

FIFA has fined the Norwegian and Italian football federations for fan-related disturbances during their World Cup qualifying matches against Israel last month, following incidents involving pitch invasions, clashes with security, and disruptions during the presentation of Israel’s national anthem

Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction, killing five and injuring twelve. Israeli officials said the attackers were neutralised at the scene, as security forces investigate amid rising violence linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

BASEL, Switzerland — Sweden is the overwhelming favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest this Saturday in Basel, with its quirky trio KAJ and...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with Iran's foreign minister and other officials, died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran on Sunday. His passing has caused widespread shock and speculation, deeply impacting the nation and the Middle East

The arrest, which took place in L'Aquila, a city located approximately 75 miles northeast of Rome, has brought attention to the growing concerns surrounding extremist activities in Europe