Gaza truce talks in Paris reportedly making ‘significant progress’ – POLITICO
These talks come as air strikes killed about a hundred people in the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to Hamas. International efforts to broker a…
Houthis damage British cargo ship in new attack – POLITICO
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said an explosion “in close proximity of the vessel” damaged it. The crew abandoned ship and is safe, the…
EU’s top diplomat warns Israel can’t defeat Hamas by military means – POLITICO
At the security conference, he asked if there was a political space for Europe to support a two-state solution. “If we want to play our…
The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries…
EU’s top diplomat slams US for sending arms to Israel as Gaza deaths mount – POLITICO
His comments come after U.S. President Joe Biden said last week that Israel’s response to Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been “over the top."…
Netanyahu orders Rafah evacuation ahead of expected ground invasion – POLITICO
On Friday, Netanyahu announced he had ordered defense forces to “submit to the cabinet a dual plan for both evacuating the population and bringing down…
Iran says US-British strikes in Yemen are ‘fueling chaos and disorder’ in Mideast – POLITICO
Iran on Sunday denounced U.S. and British air strikes on Yemen as “fueling chaos and disorder” and risking an escalation of the war in the…
UK could recognize Palestinian state before any deal with Israel, says David Cameron – POLITICO
Speaking to reporters on a trip to Lebanon Thursday, Cameron said U.K. recognition of an independent Palestinian state “can’t come at the start of the…
UN agency probes staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – POLITICO
The EU said it is “extremely concerned” by the allegations against UNRWA staff. The U.S. said it is “extremely troubled” and has suspended funding for…
Israel will do ‘almost everything’ to get hostages back, ex-president says – POLITICO
“They demand that we stop the war and we withdraw to the seventh of October’s borders,” he added. “We are not ready to accept that.”…
Top court stops short of ordering Israel to suspend Gaza campaign – POLITICO
But the judges said Israel must take all steps to prevent any genocidal actions. Speaking minutes after the ruling was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
UN chief denounces Israel for ‘utterly unacceptable’ killings as Gaza death toll soars – POLITICO
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the “heart-breaking” and “utterly unacceptable” killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Sunday, as the number of deaths from…
Netanyahu trapped by clashing demands from war cabinet and hawks – POLITICO
TEL AVIV — As he tries to cling to power, Benjamin Netanyahu is being buffeted by contradictory demands over the direction of the war in…
Israeli strike in Damascus targets Iran-aligned paramilitary officials – POLITICO
An Israeli attack on the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday destroyed a residential building where Iran-aligned paramilitary leaders were meeting. Precision-targeted Israeli missiles destroyed…
West must resist ‘evil’ Putin and never back down – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — It feels like the 1930s all over again but with Russian leader Vladimir Putin playing the role of Hitler, U.K. Foreign Secretary…
Top Biden ally signals openness to backing conditions on Israel military aid – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — Senator Chris Coons is open to imposing conditions on future military aid to Israel, a sign that pressure is growing on U.S.…
EU, US warn against Israel-Hamas war expanding into regional conflict – POLITICO
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, both on trips to the Mideast, warned on Saturday against the Israel-Hamas…
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in response to killing of Hamas leader – POLITICO
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for the targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut this…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…
Israel green-lights Cypriot aid plan for Palestinians as military pounds Gaza – POLITICO
Israel will allow ships from several European countries to deliver aid directly to war-torn Gaza, the country's top diplomat said Sunday, as the Israeli military…