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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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Qatar suspends Israel-Hamas mediation efforts
The Gulf country says it won't return to the table unless both sides show they are serious about reaching a deal.
Nearly 70% of UN-verified Gaza war dead are women, children
The UN Human Rights Office has said the findings indicate a "systematic violation" of "international humanitarian law."
Palestinians skeptical about Trump's peace plan
Trump holds sway over Israeli policy — and, consequently, the daily lives of Palestinians in and near conflict areas.
What does Trump's win mean for the Israel-Hamas conflict?
Throughout his election campaign, Donald Trump vowed to end the wars in the Middle East — without offering much detail.
Middle East looks ahead to return of 'dealmaker' Trump
Will Donald Trump's Middle East policies achieve peace in the region, or just support America's long-term allies?
Germany passes controversial antisemitism resolution
Parliament has passed its antisemitism resolution despite criticism from civil society groups and Jewish intellectuals.
Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave'
Human rights organizations have criticized evacuation orders from Israel and Hezbollah, saying they are not effective.
Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
What excatly led to the dismissal? DW's Emily Gordine reports from Jerusalem.
Unapologetic — the podcast
Two young Palestinian peace activists started a podcast in English, called “Unapologetic. The Third Narrative.”
Gaza patients to be evacuated for treatment
The World Health Organization says it is far from enough to treat the thousands waiting for medical aid.
How war in Lebanon has put pregnant women and babies at risk
Miscarriages and early births have risen as people flee the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon.
UN aid teams resume polio vaccinations in Gaza
The polio vaccination campaign had begun in September, after the first polio case in 25 years in Gaza was detected.
Israelis help Palestinians with dangerous olive harvest
DW reports from the occupied West Bank, where Israelis and Palestinians are picking olives amid settler violence.
Dozens of civilians killed in overnight strikes on Gaza
The Palestinian news agency WAFA reports that residential areas and facilities housing displaced people were hit hard.
Palestinians in Gaza tell of life amid bombings and famine
Two sisters living in Gaza shared with DW their accounts of daily life under threat of bombardment and lack of food.
Why is UNRWA aid agency so important to Palestinians?
Palestinians in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, tell DW how important the UN aid agency is in their lives.
Northern Gaza hit by deadliest Israeli strike in weeks
A strike on a residential building has led the US to demand an explanation from Israel. Warning: Distressing images.
EU aligns with US on UNRWA's critical role in Middle East
Gazans fear their lifeline may collapse after the Israeli parliament voted to ban UNRWA in Gaza in early 2025.
Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel
Israel's direct attacks within Iran over the weekend could force Bashar Assad to open a new front in the conflict.
Iran plans to triple military budget
Tehran plans to radically raise its military budget after Iran and Israel exchanged attacks in recent months.
Israel's Gaza siege fuels speculation of a 'General's Plan'
While Israel has not confirmed its implementation, what is the "General's Plan," and what are its implications for Gaza?
Why many in Iran want Donald Trump to win the US election
To Iranians, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris represent vastly different futures for the Middle East.
Israeli Knesset votes to cut off UNRWA's aid to Palestinians
Monday's Knesset vote means an effective end to the UN body's relief work in Israel.
New truce talks begin as dozens killed in Gaza
With Iran yet to retaliate following attacks on military sites, interlocutors seek to restart truce talks for Gaza.
UN alarmed by humanitarian situation in northern Gaza
The UN says the humanitarian situation is growing increasingly dire, as Israel continues its offensive in northern Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes hit military sites in Iran
Israel has delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks earlier this month.
Iranians upset with Tehran over Israel tensions
There's mounting anger as many fear the government is prioritizing conflicts abroad over dire economic needs at home.
Arab-Israeli trade ties are still strong but for how long?
Jordan, Egypt and the UAE have criticized Israel's actions. But they have also been doing business as usual with Israel.
Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
Lebanon's government called the death of the journalists a "war crime." The IDF said it was reviewing the incident.
Fact check: Video doesn't show Hamas shooting at airdrops
A collage of two unrelated clips is going viral, falsely claiming to show Hamas fighters shooting at Gaza aid airdrops.
Fighting in Lebanon intensifies amid calls for cease-fire
Lebanon's capital Beirut has been hit by more airstrikes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continue.
How Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah's financial network
This week, Israel began a series of bombing raids on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial system.
Lebanon: Israel bombs southern Beirut, port city of Tyre
Israeli airstrikes destroyed a residential complex in Beirut's south and several buildings in the port city of Tyre.
As France hosts Lebanon aid conference, can it mediate?
Though France is aiming to bring about a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, analysts don't expect a breakthrough.
Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change?
Israeli former justice minister Yossi Beilin discusses prospects for the future.
Fact check: AI images instead of real Beirut airport attack
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is also a battle of images — and not everything is real.
Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change?
Israeli former justice minister Yossi Beilin discusses prospects for the future.
Lebanese government has little leverage over Hezbollah: Journalist Karim el-Gawhary
Far-right Israelis call for new Jewish settlements in Gaza
Since the terrorist attacks of 7 October, the movement to resettle Gaza has gained momentum.
DW tours hospital Israel says sits on Hezbollah millions
DW toured the Al Sahel hospital in Lebanon that Israel says sits above millions in Hezbollah cash and gold.
US makes new push for Middle East cease-fire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: DW's Tania Krämer reports.
Lebanon: What is UNIFIL's role, and does it matter?
Clashes in the past weeks between Israel and the militia Hezbollah have put the UN's mission in Lebanon at risk.
Israel's war against Hezbollah, Hamas continues
Washington is trying a new push for de-escalation, two weeks before the US presidential election.
UN: Humanitarian situation worsening in Gaza
James Elder of UNICEF, speaking with DW from Geneva, described the situation facing the population in Gaza.
Israel-Lebanon violence shows no signs of letting up
As Hezbollah continues strikes on northern Israel, Israel is keeping up its attacks in Lebanon, including the capital.
Israel PM says Hezbollah tried to 'assassinate' him
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said a drone was launched toward his residence in the town of Caesarea.
Egypt's human rights ignored amid Israel-Hamas war
As Egypt works to mediate the Israel-Hamas war, other governments are looking away from its dismal human rights record.
Hamas yet to name next leader after Sinwar's death
Now that Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar, attention is turning to who might become the militant group's next leader.
How has Europe reacted to Yahya Sinwar's death?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sees the Hamas militant group "significantly" weakened.
What does Sinwar's death mean for Hamas, Gaza, Lebanon?
Analysts believe the killing of Hamas' leader is no death blow to the group, and cease-fire prospects are still unclear.
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