Author: France 24

Paris Saint-Germain returned to last season’s historic form on Wednesday to claim the UEFA Super Cup title after capitalising on a stunning late comeback to overcome Tottenham Hotspur on penalties.

Israel’s far-right finance minister on Thursday announced plans to revive a contentious settlement plan in the occupied West Bank, which Palestinians and rights groups fear will scuttle plans for a future Palestinian state. The so-called E1 scheme linking Jerusalem and the Maale Adumim settlement has been frozen for decades amid international opposition, including from the US.

Paris Saint-Germain won European Super Cup by beating Tottenham (2-2, 4-3 on penalties). This is PSG’s fifth trophy this year.

Israeli armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has “approved the main framework” for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a statement released by the army said. Prime Benjamin Minister Netanyahu has not provided a timetable for when Israeli troops will enter Gaza City, where thousands of Gazans have taken refuge after fleeing Israel’s previous offensives. Yuka Royer tells us more.

Champions League-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after he was dropped from the squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham. PSG’s coach Luis Enrique has defended his decision to freeze out the Italian, insisting he needs a goalkeeper with a “different” profile.

Israeli strikes on Gaza City killed at least 11 people overnight, medics said Monday, as Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya heads to Cairo for talks to revive a stalled US-backed ceasefire plan. The latest push comes amid mounting civilian death tolls and deep divisions over terms for ending the war.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has not been included by Luis Enrique in the squad travelling to Italy to face Tottenham in the European Super Cup and his future looks to be taking him far from Paris. After playing a heroic role in the last Champions League campaign, the 26-year-old Italian could bounce back in the Premier League. 

A deadly Israeli strike on a tent outside the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City has killed five staff members of Qatari news channel Al Jazeera and a Palestinian freelance journalist. The victims included prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif. The Israeli government has accused Mr. al-Sharif of being a Hamas operative, something Al-Jazeera vehemently denies. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval welcomes Professor William Schabas, prominent author and Professor of International Law at Middlesex University, specialising in international human rights law and criminal law.

Hugo Ekitike scored after 4 minutes in his first official match with the Reds, who lost on penalties to Crystal Palace.

Speaking to international media in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the planned military operation to take over Gaza City, saying that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and fully defeat Hamas”. His statement comes amid a global outcry over the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinian civilians.