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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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Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Border life under threat
What would an escalation between Israel an Hezbollah mean for people in northern Israel?
Oil, aid, airspace? Arab leaders' options on Gaza conflict
Arab nations are under pressure to act on Gaza. Radical measures have been suggested. But what can really be done?
Inside Gaza: War and its consequences
Over 100 days of war have left tens of thousands dead and widespread destruction in Gaza.
Thailand: Farmers caught between poverty, Israel-Hamas war
Nearly 10,000 Thai farm workers left Israel after the start of the nation's war with Hamas. Some are now returning.
Israeli Palestinians fear crackdown, 'deliberate repression'
Many Palestinian citizens of Israel feel their rights are being restricted in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks.
Is there hope for Israel's two forgotten hostages?
Hamas has held two Israeli hostages in Gaza for nearly a decade. Israeli society paid little attention, until recently.
Red Sea crisis: Can EU warships deter Houthi rebels?
The EU has a plan to deter Houthi attacks on merchant vessels, but the stakes of Red Sea intervention are high.
What is third-party intervention at the ICJ?
Germany says it will intervene on Israel's behalf at the International Court of Justice. Here's what that means.
Houthi attacks: Escalation in the Middle East?
After the Houthi attacks, is the threat of an escalation across the entire Middle East now imminent?
Gaza genocide case: We expect court to find suspicion
Palestinian activist-politician Mustafa Barghouti tells DW he expects the ICJ to order Israel to stop the war in Gaza.
Asian Cup: Emotion high for Palestine football team
Tournament progression is up in the air for Palestine, but this is a team playing for more than three points.
Gaza genocide case: We expect court to find suspicion
Palestinian activist-politician Mustafa Barghouti tells DW he expects the ICJ to order Israel to stop the war in Gaza.
Germany strikes balancing act in Southeast Asia
Foreign Minister Baerbock has sought to balance Germany's position on Israel with fostering better economic ties.
Yemen's Houthis benefit from escalation of Red Sea tensions
The Houthi rebels have already "won" in the current conflict. Thanks to US attacks, even critics have praised them.
Freed Israeli hostage speaks to DW
In Berlin, DW has been speaking to freed Israeli hostage Raz Ben-Ami whose husband Ohad is still being held in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war: Footballer released after Turkey detention
Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel has been released after being detained for a gesture made during a match in Turkey.
Houthi attacks on ships disrupt global trade
Shipping companies are avoiding the Red Sea and the Suez Canal — a detour that creates significant delays and costs.
Lebanese fear war despite de-escalation efforts
The growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stoke fears of war, parallel to the escalation in the Red Sea.
Ukraine, Gaza, AI take center stage at Davos summit
Global leaders tackle multiple crises, from geopolitical fractures to a weak economy, at the World Economic Forum.
Israel, South Africa face off in Gaza genocide case
South Africa laid out its genocide case against Israel in Gaza. Israel slammed the charges as warped and misleading.
US, UK airstrikes target Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched numerous attacks on international ships in the Red Sea.
Future of Gaza: Will displaced Palestinians return home?
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, the fate of displaced Palestinians remains in the balance.
Saudi Arabia balancing Israel ties and Palestinian solution
Saudi Arabia must weigh up ambitions for normalization with Israel against pan-Arab solidarity over the Gaza conflict.
Why is South Africa taking Israel to court for genocide?
Why is South Africa expressing such staunch criticism of Israel? Could historical echos of apartheid be at play?
Will Iraq finally push US troops out because of Gaza?
After the US killed the leader of an Iraqi militia, the Iraqi government says it will push US troops out. But will it?
Blinken meets with Turkish, Greek leaders amid Gaza war
The top US diplomat will spend a week traveling in the Middle East in a push to stop the war in Gaza from spreading.
Ex-CIA head Petraeus weighs risk of growing Gaza conflict
DW's Ines Pohl spoke with former CIA director David Petraeus about the potential for a regional war in the Middle East.
Hezbollah's revenge for Beirut killing: Will it lead to war?
An alleged Israeli assassination in Beirut has increased concerns that the Gaza conflict could turn into a larger war.
For women in Gaza, life is increasingly difficult
A lack of hygiene products and clean water is causing further health problems for women in the Gaza Strip.
Is Joe Biden willing to say 'enough in Gaza' to Israel?
Can Israel accomplish its goal of eliminating Hamas without further humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza?
Who is Sigrid Kaag, the UN's new Gaza aid coordinator?
The former Dutch lawmaker will take on an hugely challenging job: getting humanitarian aid to Gaza as fast as possible.
Middle East 2023: War instead of 'era of peace'
The war in Gaza has changed the political landscape and put the Arab-Israeli normalization process on hold.
African countries assert their role in global politics
African nations are taking an increasingly individualistic approach to foreign policy, at odds with global powers.
Bethlehem: Small Christmas procession held despite Gaza war
This year's Christmas procession in the Holy Land is much smaller than usual, with decorations and festivities canceled.
Israeli families campaign for safe return of Gaza hostages
The families of people held hostage by Hamas since October 7 are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
Bethlehem: Gaza war mars Christmas festivities
Most events have been canceled because of the Gaza conflict.
Berlin Philharmonic stages peace concert
The renowned Berlin Philharmonic has staged a star-studded benefit calling for lasting peace in the Middle East.
Israel struggles to discuss October 7 sexual violence
The October 7 attacks pose a challenge to an Israeli society that has long grappled with how to talk about rape.
Red Sea attacks: Why Arab nations won't join naval coalition
Only one Middle Eastern country has joined a new US-led naval coalition. Speculation is rife as to why others did not.
Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?
Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.
Cease-fire in Gaza: Why Germany abstained in UN votes
Twice now Germany has abstained in a vote in the UN General Assembly that called for a cease-fire in the Middle East.
Gaza conflict: Arab attitudes are hardening against Israel
Could public anger at the Israeli bombardment of Gaza lead to radicalization or violent extremism in the Middle East?
Gaza conflict: Humanitarian crisis worsens despite more aid
Israel has opened a new border crossing into Gaza, as aid agencies warn of insufficient aid amid a humanitarian crisis.
Israel at war: German football clubs offer support
Israel's most well-known football clubs were also affected by the war, with friends from Germany offering support.
No clear Gaza message from EU, despite cease-fire calls
Some EU politicians see growing support for a cease-fire in Gaza, but it did not become policy at this week's EU summit.
Israel conflict: Who will pay for Gaza reconstruction?
Fighting is ongoing but wrangling on reconstruction has begun. Funding in Gaza has always been about more than money.
Can Hamas really be completely 'eliminated'?
The campaign against Hamas may degrade its capabilities but defeating its ideology is almost impossible.
Thousands march in Berlin against antisemitism
Under the slogan "Never again is now," several thousand people demonstrated in the German capital against antisemitism.
UN agencies: Civilians across Gaza are threatened by war
Though Israel's army says it's trying to protect civilians, UN agencies are warning of a "humanitarian catastrophe."
'Finding a safe place remains elusive' in Gaza
As Israel expands its ground operations in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinians are running out of safe spaces.
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