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Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank after two years of war in Gaza

The Independent UK

Mediators Qatar, Egypt insist Israeli troop withdrawal essential for Gaza truce

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, on Saturday called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile peace plan.

Radio France Internationale

In my homeland, I’m trapped by bombs. Outside, I’m trapped by identity. The world is shrinking for Gazans

Sometimes I feel like the world is more afraid of me as a Palestinian refugee than it is afraid of the genocide and wars that create refugees in the first place

The Guardian - AU

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Gravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild homes in the ruins of Gaza City

With tents collapsing and infrastructure in ruins, ordinary Gazans are leading a grassroots push to restore their homes as winter approaches, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

The Independent UK

Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a critical moment as its first phase ends

The Independent UK

‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on

The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’

The Guardian - UK

Photos of youths roaring over Gaza sand dunes in a return to prewar tradition

Motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles ripped over rolling sand dunes overlooking the ruins and camps of displaced people in the Gaza Strip. Dozens of young men flew over sand dunes, spinning in circles and lifting the front wheels of their bikes into the air as their engines roared.

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Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott

Host broadcaster says show will not suffer after four countries withdraw from 2026 contest over Israel and Gaza

The Guardian - UK

As Israel is cleared to compete, Eurovision’s future hangs in the balance

COMMENT: The European Broadcasting Union will allow Israel to compete at next year’s contest, a decision that has prompted four countries to boycott the event. Roisin O’Connor asks whether Eurovision can ever get back to the joyful celebration it once was

The Independent UK

Tenured US professor fired over pro-Palestinian protests contests dismissal

Sang Hea Kil is first tenured faculty member fired from a public university in connection to the protests

The Guardian - US

'The Voice of Hind Rajab': Blending documentary and fiction to portray the war in Gaza

How can filmmakers tell the horrors of the war in Gaza without distorting reality? With 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', director Kaouther Ben Hania offers an answer, halfway between documentary and fiction.

Euronews

Irish premier describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’

Ireland is among a number of countries who pulled out of the contest over Israel’s participation in 2026.

Evening Standard

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

Evening Standard

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel's participation sparks walkouts

The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major crisis after four countries pulled out over Israel's participation

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Euronews

Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?

The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026.

Radio France Internationale

Four countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.

International Business Times UK

Eurovision 2026 Boycott Explained: Why Four Nations Are Refusing To Compete

Four countries withdraw from Eurovision 2026 after the EBU confirms Israel's participation, deepening long-standing tensions over the conflict in Gaza.

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Multiple Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 After Israel Is Cleared To Compete

Four countries will boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel is cleared to compete, raising fresh questions about the contest’s future.

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The Independent UK

The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna

Axios

Trump plans to announce Gaza government, Board of Peace by Christmas, officials say

Trump will announce the peace process is moving to phase two.

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

The Independent UK

BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

Euronews

Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

Evening Standard

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

The Independent UK

BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision as four countries boycott event

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia lead action protesting against Israeli conduct in Gaza war

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