Friedrich Merz calls excluding Israel from Eurovision “a scandal” and says Germany may withdraw if the ban proceeds, amid EBU plans for a November vote on participation

Delegations from both sides met in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, aiming to end the war and secure the release of hostages, though deep mistrust and key disputes remain

Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, saying Israel had consented to a withdrawal line positioned 1.5 to 3.5 kilometers inside Gaza.

The British pop star’s upcoming show in Istanbul was canceled following online backlash accusing him of supporting Israel, with Turkish media citing safety concerns and public reaction

The U.S. president called on Israel to halt its strikes in Gaza, saying Hamas appears ready for “lasting peace” and that hostilities must cease to ensure the safe release of hostages

Athens is preparing to lodge a protest with Israel’s envoy after a video showed far-right Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling flotilla activists “terrorists,” following opposition condemnation of Israel’s actions

The Israeli navy has intercepted the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining activists and beginning deportations as protests spread across Europe and beyond

Eleven Greek activists detained after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza have launched a hunger strike, calling for their immediate release and denouncing what they describe as violations of international law

Greek Foreign Ministry confirms all 27 citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla are unharmed, with consular assistance and safe repatriation underway.

Israeli forces boarded the Greek vessel 'Oxygono' carrying aid to Gaza, detaining activists who will be deported to Europe. Despite the raid, 24 ships from the international flotilla continue toward the blockaded enclave

Reports from the region and Europe claim that some 20 Israeli naval vessels approached the flotilla of more than 40 boats carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists

Gerapetritis and Tajani stressed that “Greece and Italy reaffirm the need to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.

The European Broadcasting Union has called for a November vote on whether Israel can compete in next year’s contest, following months of division among members

Unions from ports across Europe and North Africa gather in Italy to plan coordinated action against arms shipments to Israel, with talks possibly extending to wider trade restrictions

Italian and Spanish warships head south of Crete after alleged Israeli drone attacks, while Turkey’s opposition urges Erdogan to deploy the navy to protect activists.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reports drone strikes, flash bombs and chemical attacks within Greece’s search and rescue zone as Israel vows to block its passage. Italy condemns the attack, while Greek government stays silent