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Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches

Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches

The first-choice song, “October Rain,” was not approved by the EBU, reportedly because it contained a direct reference to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. [(JTA) — Just three weeks after the singer Eden Golan

EU to pay UN Palestinian agency 50 mln euros but hold back some funds

EU to pay UN Palestinian agency 50 mln euros but hold back some funds

The European Commission will pay 50 million euros ($54 million) to beleaguered U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) but hold back 32 million euros while it deals with Israeli allegations that 12 staff took part in

Yellen: travel restrictions on West Bank not in Israel’s interest

Yellen: travel restrictions on West Bank not in Israel’s interest

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized Israel for withholding work permits and blocking travel by Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, saying the measures hurt both sides and risked tipping off a broader regional conflict.

Israel’s Netanyahu says he will pave way to conscript ultra-Orthodox

Israel’s Netanyahu says he will pave way to conscript ultra-Orthodox

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday his government would find a way to end exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews from Israeli military service in the face of political pressures that threaten his narrow coalition's future.

France’s Macron demands justice after shooting of Palestinians in Gaza

France’s Macron demands justice after shooting of Palestinians in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was angered by the shooting of more than 100 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza and demanded "truth and justice" regarding the role of Israeli soldiers in

Nicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel

Nicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel

Nicaragua has filed a case at the International Court of Justice against Germany for giving financial and military aid to Israel and for defunding the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), the U.N.'s top court said

EU holds back part of UNRWA payment but boosts Palestinian aid

EU holds back part of UNRWA payment but boosts Palestinian aid

The European Commission said on Friday it would hold back part of a payment of 82 million euros for the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) but increase overall aid to the Palestinians by 68 million

Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks

Russia calls on Palestinians to unite at Moscow talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday urged Palestinian groups holding talks in Moscow about the formation of a unified government to set aside their differences and unite for the sake of the Palestinian people.

Aid groups appeal to the EU to release urgent funds for UNRWA

Aid groups appeal to the EU to release urgent funds for UNRWA

Humanitarian aid groups appealed on Thursday to the European Union to release tens of millions of euros in funding due to the main U.N. agency that delivers most aid to people in the Gaza Strip

Italy calls violence against pro-Palestinian demo ‘a defeat’

Italy calls violence against pro-Palestinian demo ‘a defeat’

Italy´s interior minister acknowledged as a "defeat" the use of police batons against high school students demonstrating in the Tuscan city of Pisa last week, while warning lawmakers Thursday of growing violent tendencies among pro-Palestinian