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Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant faces judge after extradition

A suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people was due to be brought before a judge on Friday – a day after being extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. The move reopens one of the country’s deadliest post-war cases of antisemitic…

Radio France Internationale

Shops closed across West Bank in general strike against Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians

Thousands marched to protest the passing of the law, which critics have slammed as unjust and demanded it immediately been scrapped.

Euronews

Meloni calls for Europe to strengthen defence as US signals pullback

Italian PM tells Atreju rally that Europe must organise its own defence after Trump signals US disengagement. Government allies pledge unity for 2027 elections.

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'The European Union remains vital to the United States,' says ECR co-chair Procaccini

At Atreju 2025, Friday's highlights included a panel with Nicola Procaccini, co-chair of the ECR group dedicated to climate change, followed by a speech by Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Euronews

I used to report from the West Bank. Twenty years after my last visit, I was shocked by how much worse it is today

The long read: Among the many people I met, there was a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and a sense that resistance is slowly becoming a memory

The Guardian - UK

Merz promotes peace plan with Abbas ahead of visit to Israel

In the run-up to his trip to Israel, the German Chancellor spoke with Mahmoud Abbas about the US peace plan and called for reforms in the Palestinian leadership. The goal remains a negotiated solution for more security in the region.

Euronews

Brussels hosts talks on Gaza reconstruction, security and governance

Over 60 delegations from across the world are meeting in Brussels discuss reconstruction and governance in Gaza

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UN backs Trump’s plan for Gaza but Palestinian statehood remains a distant prospect

The UN security council has voted to adopt a resolution endorsing US president Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. However, while the resolution references a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood, the road to such an outcome is far from determined.

The Conversation

Exclusive: EU probes claims Palestinian Authority bypassing own ban on Martyrs Fund

The Palestinian Authority officially announced the end of its Martyrs’ Fund in February this year. According to information obtained by Euronews, the mechanism Israel slams as “pay for slay” might still be operating through bypass channels. Brussels insists the EU funds are not involved.

Euronews

Macron warns Israel over West Bank annexation during Abbas Paris visit

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that any Israeli plans for annexation in the West Bank would constitute a “red line” and would provoke a European reaction. He spoke as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Paris, one month into a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel, following two years…

Radio France Internationale

Macron and Abbas announce panel to draft new Palestine constitution after Paris talks

The announcement comes after France joined Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September.

Euronews

Macron to host Palestinian Authority leader Abbas to discuss Gaza ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron is to host the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the future of Gaza after the US-brokered agreement that implemented a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian leader Abbas meet to address Gaza situation

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

Euronews

Pope Leo meets Palestinian President Abbas, discuss urgent need for Gaza aid, two-state solution

Pope Leo XIV has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the two discussed the urgent need for assistance to civilians in Gaza and a two-state solution to end the conflict

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The leader most capable of governing a future Palestinian state is languishing in an Israeli jail

As the future of Gaza hangs in the balance, the Palestinian Authority (PA) needs renewal if it’s to eventually govern the strip and play a key role in making the two-state solution a reality.

The Guardian - UK

Trump sets sights on peace with Iran as he hails ‘end of Gaza war’

In speech to Israeli Knesset hours after hostages released, US president spoke of ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israel prepares to welcome home hostages from Gaza

Israelis are preparing to welcome home the last living hostages from Gaza, as Palestinians are awaiting the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel

The Independent UK

Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages from Gaza as a ceasefire holds

Israelis are preparing to welcome home the imminent return of the last 20 living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the dead ones

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The Guardian - AU

As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?

Trump and Egyptian president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi will co-host a summit of more than 20 world leaders in Sharm El Sheikh

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair wins nod from Palestinian Authority for role in postwar Gaza

Senior PA leader confirms readiness to work with former UK PM on post-ceasefire recovery

The Independent UK

Israel rejects freeing from prison the most popular Palestinian leader

Euronews

What would Palestinians' most popular leader do if freed? No one knows

Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel did not release high-profile prisoner Marwan Barghouti.

The Independent UK

Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists

As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel

The Guardian - UK

Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

The Conversation

Where does Trump’s peace plan leave the Palestinians?

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