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‘Israel may allow NGOs in Gaza to distribute non-food aid’

The plans mark a change of course for Israel

2 min read

Aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing (Photo: Getty)

Jafar Panahi poses with the Palme D'Or award (Photo: Getty Images)

Iranian dissident film-maker wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

‘The important thing now is the freedom of our country’ said director Jafar Panahi

1 min read

French-Israeli former hostage Mia Schem arrives for the Closing Ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2025. (Getty Images)

Cannes Film Festival

Former hostage has yellow ribbon ‘confiscated’ at Cannes

Mia Schem had been invited to raise awareness of the plight of the 58 hostages still in Gaza after nearly 600 days

1 min read

Austrian Eurovision winner JJ has said they hope the 2026 competition can take place 'without Israel' in the wake of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which saw Israel take second place. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision director defends integrity of voting system in open letter

The letter comes after Austrian winner JJ expressed wish for 2026 ESC to go ahead ‘without Israel’

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

Germany designates BDS movement as a ‘proven extremist endeavour’

The country’s intelligence service labelled the group as ‘hostile to the constitution’

By Jewish News Syndicate

1 min read

UN forced to correct claim 14,000 Gazan children could die in 48 hours after it was debunked

The figure came from an independent report into instances of starvation in the Strip, but was projected over a whole year rather than two days

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Eurovision 2025

EBU rejects claims Eurovision was ‘rigged’ after public vote surge for Israel

The event organiser has shut down accusations of vote manipulation, which had been hinted at by some participating countries

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

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Hamas welcomes UK statement threatening ‘concrete action’ against Israel if Gaza War continues

The statement, made jointly with France and Canada, called for a wholesale renewal of humanitarian aid to the Strip, but was labelled a “prize” for Hamas by Benjamin Netanyahu

2 min read

Hamas has welcomed a joint statement by the UK, France and Canada urging Israel to end its latest offensive in Gaza (Image: Getty)

Magnate admits breaching US sanctions on Iran

George Gialozoglou told the High Court he knew his tankers were carrying sanctioned Iranian oil and admitted forged documents were used to disguise its origin

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

A Greek shipping magnate has admitted that his vessels have been in breach of US sanctions against Iran (Photo: stock image by AFP via Getty Images, does not depict ship involved in case)

Eurovision 2025

What my week at Eurovision taught me about antisemitism, Europe and Israel

A week in this year’s Eurovision host city revealed a thriving Jewish community and unyielding Jewish pride

By Eliana Jordan

6 min read

A man waves an Israeli flag in front of protestors attending a demonstration against Israel's candidate prior to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurovision 2025

Spanish state broadcaster to request audit of Eurovision televote after surge in support for Israel

RTVE, which courted controversy with its openly anti-Israel stance during its coverage of the competition, reportedly harbours ‘doubts’ about the validity of the public vote.

2 min read

Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael received a huge points boost from the Eurovision public vote, carrying her to a narrow second place in the Grand Final (Image: Getty)

Eurovision 2025

Anti-Israel media rebuffed after a ‘silent majority’ show their love for Israeli Eurovision song

The public vote for Israel’s entry was the highest in the history of the competition

1 min read

Fans have been unafraid to wave the Israeli flag during this year's 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Eurovision 2025

Israel comes second in Eurovision Song Contest, winning public vote

The song contest ended with Israel just a heartbeat away from glory

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 17: Yuval Raphael representing Israel performs on stage during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at St. Jakobshalle on May 17, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)

Eurovision 2025

British protesters arrested after they tried to storm Eurovision stage during Israel’s performance

The man and woman, believed to be from protest group Youth Demand were ejected from the arena and apprehended by police

1 min read

British protesters arrested after they tried to storm Eurovision stage during Israel’s performance

Eurovision Song Contest

Protesters in Basel burn Israeli and American flags during illegal Eurovision demonstration

Hundreds of demonstrators blocked public transport to the Eurovision arena just an hour ahead of the grand final on Saturday night

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

Anti-Israel protesters burned and stomped on an Israeli and American flag during a demonstration in Basel ahead of the Eurovision grand final on 17 May, 2025. (Nau.ch/Nico Leuthold)

Eurovision 2025

‘We feel like part of the community’: Israeli Eurovision fans find warm welcome in Basel

The friendly atmosphere at this year’s song contest has been a balm for Israelis scarred by Malmö

By Eliana Jordan

3 min read

Fans have been unafraid to wave the Israeli flag during this year's 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

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