International - Last year 2024
Eurovision officials scrutinising Israel entry 'October Rain' amid concern over political lyrics
Israel may be asked to submit a new song or new lyrics if the current version is deemed unacceptable.
- The UN's World Food Programme has announced a pause in food and aid deliveries to northern Gaza.
- Hamas called the move a "death sentence".
- Aid groups warn a ground offensive could turn Rafah into a "graveyard".
- Hamas said the US veto equalled "a green light for the occupation to commit more massacres".
- The United Nations’ World Food Programme has announced a pause in food and aid deliveries to northern Gaza.
- The World Health Organization said it has transferred 32 patients out of Khan Yunis' Nasser hospital.
EU leaders call for 'humanitarian pause' as Israel sets mid-March deadline for assault on Rafah
Three-quarters of the displaced Palestinian population has fled to Rafah.