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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East
Israel's war in Gaza has exacerbated regional tensions in the Middle East.
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What will it take to rebuild Gaza?
An estimated 90 percent of Gazans have been displaced by the Israel-Hamas War.
How Gaza residents and Israelis view the ceasefire deal
Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has yet to approve a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza ceasefire: What role could the EU play after the war?
A still unconfirmed ceasefire has provided some hope for Gaza. The EU stands ready to aid, but the future is unclear.
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire
The deal would lead to the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel.
European leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
European leaders welcome a deal for a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages from their captors.
Families of Israeli hostages tell of hope, dread
On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants abducted 19 from Kibbutz Kfar. Their relatives have been living in fear ever since.
Israel: Mother of hostage in Gaza hopes for his release
In the kibbutz of Nir Oz, DW met with Yelena Trufanova whose only wish is that her son is alive and will return.
Could Israelis be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?
A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers who leave Israel for alleged war crimes.
Israel, Hamas inch closer to truce, release of hostages
In Qatar, ceasefire talks between Israel and the militant group Hamas are reportedly making progress.
Blue Line: A boundary between Israel and Lebanon
Lebanon and Israel do not share an official border, with the UN's Blue Line a source of contention for decades.
Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the incoming US Middle East envoy ahead of the announcement.
Lebanon: New president sparks hope for Mideast stability
While Joseph Aoun enjoys wide support, Hezbollah remains weakened. Will the fragile ceasefire with Israel hold?
Lebanon-Israel conflict stokes sectarian tensions
Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, exposing tensions among Lebanon's sectarian groups.
Families of hostages see hope for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Relatives are pressuring Israel's government to reach a ceasefire with Hamas after two more hostages were found dead.
Will Lebanon elect new president after two-year vacancy?
Lebanon hasn't had a president since 2023. But this week's election could kick-start the long-stalled political system.
With Israel-Hamas ceasefire elusive, Gaza 'feels like hell'
As mediators press for a ceasefire, more than 1 million people face dire conditions, particularly in northern Gaza.
Israeli humanitarian groups question German funding cuts
Many of these organizations have previously expressed disapproval of Israel's occupation policy and its war in Gaza.
Israel steps up airstrikes in Gaza
The intense bombardment comes as negotiators try again to broker a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Qatar.
Germany defunds 2 Israeli human rights groups
The German government has cut funding for Zochrot and New Profile, following an earlier defunding of Palestinian NGOs.
Israel kills dozens in Gaza Strip
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed so far this weekend, as Israel continues its military operations in Gaza.
US announces $8 billion arms sale to Israel
President Biden's administration plans a significant arms deal for Israel as fighting continues in Gaza.
UN condemns targeting of Gaza medical facilities
Israel has defended last week's raid on a hospital in northern Gaza, saying it was being used by Palestinian militants.
Israel's Katz threatens to intensify Gaza bombing
At least 17 people were killed Israeli strikes on Jabaliya and al-Bureij in Gaza, according to the WAFA news agency.
Gaza war enters winter as health system nears collapse
A UN report found widespread destruction of Gaza's hospitals since October 2023, leaving people increasingly vulnerable.
Gazans face harsh conditions in second winter of war
As the war in Gaza enters its second winter, displaced Palestinians struggle to find shelter from the cold.
Father of Israeli hostage holds out hope for her return
Yechti Yehoud's daughter was abducted by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023. DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz met him in Jerusalem.
Israeli army ends north Gaza hospital raid, detains director
Israel's military has detained more than 240 people for questioning, including the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
A look back at 2024
From Donald Trump's reelection to growing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, DW looks back at the year that was.
Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza
Israel is defending a strike on a media broadcast van outside a Gaza hospital which killed five people.
Israel strikes Sanaa airport, power stations, ports in Yemen
Israel's military said it had targeted "infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities."
'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?
Next year is not looking up for Iran, with Trump's return to the White House and women's resistance at home.
Gaza's small Christian community marks Christmas amid war
About 1,000 Christians lived in pre-war Gaza, but most are now displaced and sheltering in two churches in Gaza City.
Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in the shadow of Gaza war
It is now the second Christmas to be marked by Israel's war in Gaza. Tourists have almost stopped coming to Bethlehem.
Bethlehem marks somber Christmas amid ongoing Gaza war
Christmas festivities in Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, have been toned down for a second year running.
Syria: Assad's fall triggers a new flow of refugees
Assad loyalists from the country's Shiite minority are leaving Syria fearing persecution by the new leaders.
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Israel-Hamas talks continue
Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28
Eight people were killed in a strike that hit a former school building housing displaced Palestinians and 13 in a home.
Two US pilots shot down by 'friendly fire' over Red Sea
An FA-18 Super Hornet jet was "mistakenly fired on" after taking off from an aircraft carrier, the US military said.
Israel has a bargaining chip with Golan Heights
Will Israel's seizure of Syrian land thwart future friendly ties with Damascus and other Arab governments?
What children in Gaza wish for most
Most have lost family and friends. And with schools closed, they're also losing their education.
Ultranationalist Israelis want to resettle Gaza
As new ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are underway, ultranationalist Israelis hope to reestablish settlements.
Israel accused of 'acts of genocide' over Gaza water access
The Israeli Foreign Ministry refused to cooperate in the report, which it has dismissed as "lies."
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthi missile launch
At least nine people were killed in what Israel said were retaliatory strikes on Houthi targets.
Gaza: Last intensive care unit burns down
The director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says Israeli vehicles deliberately targeted the ICU.
Is Israel's diplomatic isolation in Europe growing?
After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin. Israel's influence in Europe may be waning.
Fall of Assad in Syria caps bad year for Iran
DW looks at why the Islamic Republic's influence and stability are now under threat.
Israel shuts Ireland embassy
Israel says it will close its embassy in Dublin, blaming "the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government."
Israeli airstrikes hit school-turned-shelter in central Gaza
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 17 people, including several at a UN school housing displaced people.
Dutch court rules against ban on weapon sales to Israel
The Dutch court was asked to rule on whether the Netherlands was violating international law.
UN General Assembly passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted the resolution demanding an unconditional and permanent ceasefire.
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