Yuval Raphael, who survived Oct. 7 by hiding under dead bodies in a bomb shelter, will compete in Basel in May.

The European Union is in talks to revive a civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah following the announcement of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday that if Hamas reneges on the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, the United States will support Israel "in doing what it has to do.

Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay,” raising pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the deal.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday called for the release of three women Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity to serve as a new chapter for Israelis and Palestinians.

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation. #EuropeNews

The EU said Thursday it would deliver 120 million euros ($123 million) in new aid for war-torn Gaza, a day after the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal.The European Commission, the EU's executive arm,

The EU started probing X, formerly Twitter, in late 2023 over suspected breaches of obligations, partly relating to posts following Hamas' attacks on Israel

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has made aid shipments into Gaza possible. But Israel will soon ban UNRWA, the UN agency that coordinates most of them. Experts say the ban could also have international legal ramifications.

While Hamas focuses on marketing its alleged victory and Israel awaits the hostages’ return, Palestinians in the West Bank are crossing their fingers, hoping that what happened in Gaza won’t spill over to the West Bank. They also hope that the tragic Gaza war could pave the way for a political settlement to the conflict.

The Palestinian government is ready to manage Gaza and the West Bank, partnering with the EU and Egypt. They seek aid for security forces and hope a ceasefire leads to political resolutions. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas,