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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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Netanyahu says 'intense phase' of Rafah fighting nears end
Israel's PM says intense fighting in Rafah "is about to end" but the war will go on, with forces possibly moving north.
Israeli military straps man to jeep during West Bank arrest
The IDF said an incident, involving a Palestinian man tied to a moving military jeep, was a "violation" of its rules.
Israel-Hamas war: Dozens killed in strikes in Gaza City
Gaza officials say at least 39 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza City. Israel says it struck Hamas sites.
25 killed in strikes on camp near Rafah, Gaza ministry says
Officials in Gaza said Israeli shelling killed people in a tent camp. Israel said it was reviewing the situation.
Neutral Cyprus rattled by Hezbollah threat
Cyprus is afraid of getting dragged into the conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
Middle East reporting: Upholding objectivity and compassion
Journalists at GMF discuss bias, choice of words and the challenges they face covering the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel-Hezbollah clashes could plunge Lebanon into war
As fighting between Hezbollah and the Israeli military ramps up, Lebanese locals are dealing with difficult choices.
Number of civilians killed in wars soars in 2023 — UN report
"The proportion of women killed in 2023 doubled and that of children tripled," said UN Human Rights boss Volker Turk.
Gaza protest response: Germany faces free speech dilemma
Academics are calling for the resignation of Germany's education minister over her response to pro-Palestinian protests.
Palestinians in Gaza search for missing family members
Thousands of missing Palestinians are believed to be buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings.
German education chief sacked over Gaza protest response
The top civil servant in Germany's education ministry has been fired in a dispute over academic freedom.
Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims gather for Hajj amid sweltering heat
Muslims from around the world have amassed around the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage.
Gaza: UN resolution is a 'step along the way'
Israeli historian Moshe Zimmermann says the UN Security Council vote for a cease-fire in Gaza is progress toward peace.
Benny Gantz quits Israel's war Cabinet
Benny Gantz said he was leaving the emergency government because of differences in opinion over the future of Gaza.
Israeli forces rescue four hostages from Gaza
The Israeli military said four hostages were rescued in the largest hostage rescue since the Gaza war began.
Families pressure Israel amid last chance for Hamas deal
Both Israel and Hamas have yet to agree to a new cease-fire proposal. Relatives of the hostages fear the worst.
What could a Middle East two-state solution look like?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing pressure to lay out a postwar plan for Gaza.
War in Gaza: Israel ever more isolated?
Will a new plan to halt the Gaza war deliver a ceasefire?
Israel: Families urge truce deal to save Gaza hostages
Israeli anger at PM Netanyahu mounts as Israel's war in Gaza continues despite the deaths of hostages taken by Hamas.
Suspected Israeli strikes kill several in Syria: reports
An overnight airstrike near Aleppo was the second suspected Israeli attack in Syria in less than one week.
Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to accept new cease-fire bid
US officials say they believe Israel will agree if Hamas does, but doing so could destabliize Netanyahu's coalition.
'All eyes on Rafah:' Millions of Instagram users share post
After a deadly IDF strike on a tent camp in Gaza, an AI-generated image has become Instagram's top trend.
ICC faces 'unprecedented range' of attempts to influence
Even before the recent allegations, the International Criminal Court had to deal with pressure and espionage.
Fact check: Misinformation on Rafah offensive
Since the start of Israel's Rafah offensive, videos and photos have been spreading online, making false claims.
Berlin 'violating' arms trade obligation: German lawyer
Human rights organization ECCHR is suing the German government to stop its weapons of war exports to Israel.
Gaza: Aid from Egypt restarts via Kerem Shalom crossing
Humanitarian aid to Gaza has resumed, but aid agencies say fighting may make it dangerous to access the supplies.
ICJ order to halt Rafah offensive further isolates Israel
The ruling by the top UN court on Israel's operations in Gaza is the latest unwelcome development for the government.
Germany's dilemma: Support Hague or Netanyahu
A possible ICC arrest warrant against the PM has left Germany torn between its "reason of state" and international law.
Dennis Ross: Indictments would lead Israel to continue war
A former Mideast negotiator fears that possible ICC awarrants seem to many Israelis to be "creating moral equivalency."
Palestinians face increasing violence from Israeli settlers
Since the war in Gaza began, attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem have increased. DW reports.
The recognition of a Palestinian state: Exploring the impact
Advocates say recognizing a Palestinian state would have symbolic power. Critics say it won't change the reality.
Israel's Arab neighbors crucial to post-war plan for Gaza
Can Israeli and Hamas visions for the strip's future governance be balanced by an Arab coalition under UN supervision?
Israel halts AP live video feed of Gaza, seizes equipment
Israel has accused the AP of providing Al Jazeera with images of Gaza, in violation of a new foreign media law.
Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza: 'Struggle for survival'
Displaced Palestinians are on the move again, leaving Rafah. Aid agencies warn that not enough aid is reaching people.
Spain, Ireland poised to back Palestinian state
A number of EU member states are lining up behind an initiative by Spain and Ireland to recognize a Palestinian state.
Biden tells graduating students 'I hear' Gaza protests
The US president said he supports the students' "peaceful nonviolent protest" over the "humanitarian crisis in Gaza."
Israel responds to Rafah genocide charges at ICJ
Israel's response comes after South Africa filed an urgent request to the UN's top court for provisional measures.
Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low amid Gaza conflict
Egypt has hardened its stance toward Israel over the Gaza conflict, but analysts doubt their peace treaty is at risk.
South Africa asks ICJ to halt Israel's Rafah offensive
The hearing is part of a broader case accusing Israel of committing genocide, which Israel has repeatedly denied.
German police raid pro-Palestinian group in Duisburg
Authorities have banned the group Palestine Solidarity Duisburg over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.
Israel-Hamas war: Employee activism puts firms on back foot
Worker opposition to Israel's war in the Gaza Strip is presenting a unique challenge to the corporate world.
Fact check: Celebrity support for Palestinians or Israelis?
Though some stars have taken public stances, others have become the subjects of fake stories.
What is the Palestinian Nakba and why does it matter?
On May 15, Palestinians mark 76 years of having lost their homeland. What is the Nakba, and why is it relevant?
Photos show 'bravery and resilience' of Israeli citizens
As Israel marks Memorial Day, a photo exhibit in Tel Aviv shows the faces of those who survived the Hamas terror attack.
Amid Israel's Rafah offensive, anger grows among protesters
Israeli protesters demanding the release of hostages and new elections are running out of patience.
Gaza: US emergency aid pier ready to go, weather permitting
The costly project comes with tricky logistics and major concerns, but could help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Germany stands by Israel as its 'reason of state'
Germany remains committed to supporting Israel, but its position has evolved since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.
Inside Europe 9 May 2024
It’s Eurovision Finals week so we’ve gone all out on a Euro-Culture special! Alongside the hottest-takes from Malmo 2024, we’ll be bringing you the best of Liveurope in Brussels, and the arrival of the Olympic torch in Marseille. Enjoy… because this is about as lycra-packed as Inside Europe is ever likely to get! Plus: DW’s Don’t Drink the Milk podcast explores the backstory of the bagel
Gaza on the brink: Should Egypt open the border?
Cairo's former top diplomat tells DW that not ending the violence in Gaza risks a wider conflict.
Campus protests: Pro-Palestinian or anti-Israeli?
Robert Williams, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation, speaks to DW's Sarah Hofmann.
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