Ireland, Spain and other EU countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21st, says Josep Borrell
Hamas
Tensions between Israel and the US over the Rafah offensive increase after Biden threatens to withhold weapons
Israel's military offensive leading to another 'unbearable' forced displacement
Hamas ‘engaging Israeli troops on city outskirts’ as Rafah crossing remains closed amid concerns over key humanitarian supplies
Israel’s premier sent troops into Rafah to raise pressure on Hamas — and buy time
Hamas accuses Israel of attempting to undermine efforts to secure a ceasefire in war that has killed some 34,700 Palestinians
Israel orders closure of Al Jazeera offices in country as thousands of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv calling on Netanyahu to reach ceasefire deal
Israeli PM reiterates military operation in city of Rafah will go ahead despite US secretary of state saying Washington opposes move
Hamas delegation reportedly leaves Cairo to consider a new ceasefire proposal
US secretary of state in Riyadh for World Economic Forum meeting as Israeli air strikes on three houses in Rafah kill at least 25 Palestinians
Blinken is meeting regional leaders in Saudi Arabia as mediators seek to revive ceasefire negotiations
Growing international pressure for Hamas and Israel to reach agreement amid rising casualties
Support for Islamist group declining after six months of gruelling war with Israel
Khalil al-Hayya asserts Israel’s promised offensive in Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3m has sought refuge, would not destroy Hamas
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