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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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West Bank faces uncertain future as violence increases
The territory has been occupied by Israel since 1967, and Palestinians fear expanding settlements will squeeze them out.
Israeli airstrikes reportedly kill at least 16 in Gaza
Medics say 16 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip.
EU mission starts Red Sea oil tanker salvage
The Sounion was attacked by Iran-backed Houthis rebels last month, raising fears of a massive oil spill.
German President Steinmeier visits Egypt
German President Steinmeier has been to Egypt to resurrect Germany's reputation that has suffered over the war in Gaza.
Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu agree to hostage deal
Protesters want Israel's prime minister to strike a hostage deal with Hamas but he's showing no sign of changing course.
Jordan: Islamists win big in parliamentary elections
The political arm of regional Muslim Brotherhood movement tapped into people's anger over Israel's war against Hamas.
How will the EU's new top diplomat approach Israel?
Kaja Kallas, the EU's next top diplomat, will have to build an EU consensus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
US election: Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate
Though Kamala Harris made a strong impression, analysts said it remains unclear how much it will change voters' minds.
Gaza: Deadly Israeli strike on al-Mawasi 'safe zone' camp
More than a dozen Palestinians have reportedly been killed in a strike the UN has called 'unconscionable.'
Palestine men's football team eye World Cup and homecoming
They are closer to World Cup qualification than ever, but the chance to play in their homeland also means plenty.
Is Israel's army using Palestinians as human shields?
Did Israel's army force Palestinians to scout out dangerous places in Gaza? An Israeli NGO has found mounting evidence.
Turkish-American woman killed in West Bank amid protests
Palestinians said a Turkish-American woman was shot while demonstrating against settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Why is the Philadelphi Corridor causing such friction?
Israel has sent troops into a area that has been no-man's-land for decades, causing a diplomatic row with Egypt.
Netanyahu, Israeli public at odds over Gaza hostage deal
The Israeli leader believes keeping hold of the Philadelphi corridor is essential for Israel’s security.
Germany's Baerbock to visit Middle East in cease-fire push
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is making her eleventh trip to the Middle East region since the Hamas attack.
Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza protest in Denmark
The activist was part of a group calling for an academic boycott of Israeli universities.
US charges Hamas leader with terrorism over October 7 attack
US Attorney General Merrick Garland said more actions would follow.
How the Gaza war is bringing Turkey and Egypt together
Turkish President Erdogan once called his Egyptian counterpart el-Sissi a "murderer" but now uses "brother" instead.
Israel: Anger mounts after 6 Gaza hostages found dead
Israel's military said it found the six hostages shortly after Hamas militants killed them.
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years
The WHO had announced a series of three-day "humanitarian pauses" in the fighting to administer the doses.
EU foreign minister meeting to focus on Ukraine, Gaza wars
EU foreign ministers are to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as disputed elections in Venezuela.
How Middle East authoritarians benefit from Gaza conflict
The conflict allows authoritarians to look good while they crack down on dissent and human rights organizations.
Israeli army launches major operation in West Bank
Israel says its forces are "operating with full force" in the West Bank to combat "Iranian-Islamic infrastructures."
Hezbollah's Israel attack: A strategy of incremental steps?
Hezbollah seems intent on avoiding escalation, but the Lebanese militia will not have lost sight of its long-term goals.
Israeli army says Hamas hostage rescued from Gaza
The Israeli military says its forces have rescued a hostage in southern Gaza after carrying out a "complex operation."
Has Palestinians' perception of Hamas changed?
Ten months into the war in Gaza, criticism of Hamas seems to be growing. But gauging public opinion is difficult.
Oil tanker poses 'environmental risk' after Red Sea attack
A crude oil tanker carrying tonnes of crude oil and vacated by its crew is now believed to pose an environmental hazard.
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu's legacy hangs in the balance
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will be remembered as the man whose decisions define Israel's role in the war.
Pro-Palestinian activists protest outside DNC in Chicago
Protesters showed their dismay with the US governments continuing support of Israel’s war in Gaza.
Fleeing war in Gaza — for a new life in Egypt?
Tens of thousands of people have fled to Egypt to escape the war in Gaza, seeking to start a new life
DW meets Palestinian medical evacuees in Doha
The Israel-Hamas war is taking a horrendous toll on children in Gaza. WARNING: Graphic images.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire: Why is there no deal?
Over the past months, hopes for a cease-fire in Gaza have risen, only to be dashed over and over again.
Berlin condemns 'provocation' after Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa visit
German officials have condemned Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he led hundreds to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Middle East crisis: Cyprus readies to receive refugees
Cyprus is an important stopover for travelers to the Middle East. Now, it could become an evacuation point.
Israelis brace for Iranian attack
Israelis are worried about a possible attack by Iran and whether the Israeli government can help in an emergency.
Lufthansa extends suspension of Middle East flights
A number of airlines have canceled flights to the region over deepening tensions between Iran and Israel.
Middle East: Germany, France, UK demand 'urgent' cease-fire
The three European states have called for an immediate halt to fighting in Gaza and warned Iran against escalation.
Hamas casts doubt on joining new Gaza cease-fire talks
Israel has accepted talks to finalize a truce deal in the Gaza war, but Hamas questioned the fresh proposals.
Switzerland: Police arrest man for pouring gas on synagogue
A 32-year-old Swiss national detained hours after the attack was described by police as "mentally disturbed."
Scholz calls for cease-fire in talks with Netanyahu
Germany's Scholz has condemned threats to Israel by Iran and militant groups in a call with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Israel expands evacuation orders in Gaza's south
Residents in the north of the Gazan city of Khan Younis have been told to leave ahead of a new Israeli operation.
Rights groups accuse Israel of Palestinian detainee abuse
Israel's military detained thousands of Palestinians from Gaza after the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Who is Hamas' new leader Yahya Sinwar?
The new leader of Islamist Palestinian group Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, is seen as being more radical than his predecessor.
German lawmakers skeptical over sending forces to aid Israel
Will Germany help Israel in the event of an attack by Iran?
Lebanon, Hezbollah and the fear of war
The vast majority of people in Lebanon don't want a war with Israel. But it's not up to them.
Chaos and confusion at Lebanon's major airport
Several international governments have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.
Arab nations in Hamas-Israel conflict: What you need to know
Some have quiet-but-close relationships with Israel, while others host Iran-backed groups opposed to the US and Israel.
War in Gaza: An alternative voice for peace from Israel
Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad's podcast seeks to offer alternatives to violence and polarization.
Iran security failure in focus after killing of Hamas leader
The death of Hamas political leader in Tehran has raised questions about Iran's security apparatus.
Turkey blocks Instagram after Haniyeh 'censorship' complaint
The move comes after Ankara accused Insta of removing posts about murdered Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.
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