Hamas’ chief negotiator cautions that Israel’s targeted killing of Raed Saed, a senior commander in the group, Saturday, could destabilize the U.S.-backed truce in Gaza, urging international mediators to enforce compliance

The timing of the proposed meeting is crucial, given the fragile Trump-engineered peace agreement to end the Gaza war, but also because Athens is particularly eager to promote multi-lateral cooperation schemes in the eastern Mediterranean

Nemo, the 2024 Eurovision winner, has announced the symbolic return of their trophy to the European Broadcasting Union in protest against Israel’s participation, emphasizing respect for Eurovision values while affirming music’s unifying power

At a high-level panel on the Middle East’s future, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned that the Gaza conflict remains unresolved, while Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou highlighted a rapidly changing regional landscape

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting the withdrawal of the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia amid growing tensions, boycott threats and disagreements over the contest’s neutrality

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an agreement with Syria could be achieved if Damascus establishes a demilitarized buffer zone from the capital to Mount Hermon, amid ongoing U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts and recent regional tensions

European broadcasters will meet Thursday to decide whether new rules are enough to keep the contest neutral, as several countries threaten to withdraw unless Israel is excluded over the Gaza war

The strike, targeting Hezbollah’s acting chief Ali Tabtabai, killed five and injured 28, escalating tensions despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, as Israel warns it will not allow the group to rebuild its forces

Meanwhile, a major naval exercise was concluded over recent days in Greek waters, south and southeast of Crete and in the eastern Aegean, comprised of Hellenic Navy and Israeli Navy assets

Minister of Diaspora Amichai Chikli: 'Israel is working to strengthen the Med alliance against the jihadist and imperial ambitions of the dictator from Ankara'; separately, naval vessels from both countries held a joint exercise in Greek waters over the recent period

Israeli Energy & Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen was quoted by the Jerusalem Post in Athens on the sidelines of the 6th meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC), and after a meeting with his US, Greek and Cypriot counterparts

Pro-Palestinian activists clashed with police at Souda port in Chania during the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship, leading to tear gas use and detentions, with further protests planned in the city center

Israeli warplanes struck Gaza overnight after accusing Hamas of violating a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 26 people as tensions threaten to unravel the truce.

U.S. President reaffirms opposition to West Bank annexation as Israeli far-right lawmakers advance a symbolic bill, risking tensions amid efforts to preserve Gaza ceasefire

Lawmakers give preliminary approval to a bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, defying global opposition and drawing sharp Palestinian condemnation

Rafah border crossing remains closed amid mutual accusations between Israel and Hamas

Israel has agreed to allow a team of 80 Turkish rescue workers into Gaza to assist in recovery operations according to reporting from the Financial Times. The move signals an unusual moment of coordination between two governments long at odds. The deployment, confirmed by officials briefed on the matter, is part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire […]

The European Broadcasting Union delays the decision on Israel’s 2026 Eurovision entry following recent developments in the Middle East and the Gaza ceasefire agreement

According to the UN and the World Bank, 92% of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged, while the local economy has collapsed by 83%.