The initial deployment, which has been delayed, is a fraction of the size billed by the president’s Board of Peace
The high-energy band will perform in Athens on July 10, promising a night of rock 'n' roll, original songs, and fresh takes on classic favorites
A United Nations investigation alleges Israeli forces deliberately harmed Palestinian children in Gaza, while Israel rejects the findings as false and says it works to reduce civilian harm during conflict
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged territory remains catastrophic
Amid widespread destruction and displacement in Gaza, residents are finding fragile ways to follow World Cup matches, often from shelters and damaged buildings where power cuts, security fears and destroyed infrastructure shape everyday life
The United Nations says a significant share of Palestinians killed since the October truce died near Israel’s armistice boundary in Gaza, raising concerns that civilians may have been unlawfully targeted
Athens has lodged formal protests and called for the immediate release and safe return of Greek citizens held in Israel, as international criticism grows over the reported treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla
The foreign ministry called for the immediate release of Greek citizens, after Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video showing bound activists following interception of Gaza-bound convoy near Cyprus
Greek authorities say participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla are expected to undergo identification procedures before receiving consular assistance and being repatriated as quickly as possible
The killing comes as Hamas leaders meet mediators in Cairo over the next phase of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan overseen by a Trump-led peace board
The Greek foreign ministry said Athens has offered its good offices by undertaking to receive those on board the vessels on its territory and to ensure the safe return to their countries
Infestations are worsening in overcrowded tent settlements as destroyed sanitation systems, limited aid, and restricted pest control supplies fuel rising infections among Gaza’s displaced population
New Israeli-issued maps indicate a widened restricted area in Gaza, raising confusion among displaced civilians and aid groups as the military says boundaries remain flexible and tied to operational needs.
Flotilla organizers accuse Israel of “piracy” after intercepting vessels near Greece, while Israeli officials defend the move as necessary to stop what they call provocations
Kosovo joins a U.S.-backed international force aimed at stabilizing Gaza after ceasefire, with several countries committing troops to support a transitional administration.
The inaugural Board of Peace meeting saw $7B pledged for Gaza, $10B from the U.S., and commitments from multiple nations for reconstruction and an international stabilization force, as France and some EU states question the initiative’s legitimacy
The European Union is assessing potential assistance for Gaza’s newly formed civil governance body, with discussions set among EU foreign ministers later this month
Israel has been using internationally-banned thermobaric weapons, which reach 3500C, to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
According to sources, the invitation was extended by U.S. President Donald Trump, and Athens is expected to respond in the coming days.
Israel intensified its military strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 31 Palestinians, including six children, according to Palestinian medical sources. Despite a ceasefire agreement, the number of strikes and casualties recorded within a few hours marks the deadliest escalation in recent weeks, residents and officials said. An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle […]