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An armed conflict between Israel and Hamas -led Palestinian militant groups [a] has been taking place chiefly in and around the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. It began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Oct 30, 2023 · October 30, 20234:59 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Lauren Frayer. , Eleanor Beardsley. , Rob Schmitz. 8-Minute Listen. Playlist. Reactions to the Israel-Hamas war vary across...
Oct 15, 2023 · The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas and its brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks across Israel and deeply deplores the loss of lives. There is no justification for terror.
Nov 11, 2023 · Erbil Basay/Anadolu via Getty Images. Jen Kirby is a senior foreign and national security reporter at Vox, where she covers global instability. In late October, as the war in Gaza intensified,...
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Jan 18, 2024 · 18-01-2024 - 13:52. Parliament demands immediate release of all hostages and dismantling of terrorist organisation Hamas. MEPs reiterate Israel’s right to defend itself, but condemn its disproportionate military response in Gaza. Taking hostages and deliberate attacks on civilians are serious violations of international law.
European Union: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said she "unequivocally" condemned "the attack carried out by Hamas terrorists against Israel", calling it "terrorism in its most despicable form" and saying "Israel has the right to defend itself against such heinous attacks".
Oct 9, 2023 · The EU’s united front on Israel’s war with Hamas is already showing its first cracks. On Monday, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi announced the Commission would put €691 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority under review, with all payments immediately suspended.
