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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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German humanitarian aid: NGO focuses on Gaza, Sudan, Syria
Faced with the fallout of conflicts and disasters, the German Welthungerhilfe has increased its activities worldwide.
Germany urged to clarify refugee policy for Palestinians
Germany has lifted a controversial freeze on asylum rulings to Palestinians. Pressure is growing on Berlin to do more.
Columbia University to pay $221 million in deal with Trump
The Ivy League school said the settlement of Trump's investigations will restore a vast majority of its federal funding.
German government denies rift over Israel's conduct in Gaza
A split appeared after Germany refused to add its name to a 28-country declaration.
Gaza's hunger crisis worsens amid ongoing Israeli offensive
As Israel presses on with its military operation in Gaza, civilians are facing more displacement, starvation and death.
Columbia University disciplines students over protests
The Ivy League school's sanctions include suspensions, expulsions and even revoked degrees.
Israel begins new offensive in Gaza
Israel's military has entered Deir al-Balah, where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge.
Israel: Hostage families voice mistrust in own government
As talks of another partial deal looms, relatives of hostages see Israeli leadership's decisions critically.
Inside Europe 17 July 2025
30 years since Srebrenica, Hanno Hauenstein on why language matters when reporting on Gaza, Global Rights Compliance President, Wayne Jordash KC, on gathering war crimes evidence in Ukraine, PKK fighters disarm, and a personal account of Kosovo’s past and present.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza's Holy Family Catholic church
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized Israel for an apparent attack on Gaza's sole Catholic church.
What does the International Court of Justice do?
The ICJ has unique status across the world, but its rulings can be difficult to enforce.
Israel hits Syria's military HQ and near presidential palace
In rare strikes on Damascus, Israel hit the Syrian Defense Ministry in Damascus amid renewed clashes in Sweida.
EU ministers discuss measures against Israel for Gaza war
EU foreign ministers in Brussels are discussing possible measures against Israel for its conduct in Gaza.
Music industry faces censorship after Bob Vylan controversy
Event organizers feel the pressure to deplatform the UK punk-rap duo who chanted "Death to the IDF."
Israeli missile kills children collecting water in Gaza
More than 130 Palestinians were killed over the weekend in Gaza, including six children at an aid distribution center.
West Bank: Deadly Israeli settler attack on Palestinians
The victims' families said ambulances were prevented from helping the two young Palestinians.
Israeli settlers reportedly kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers are thought to have attacked and killed two Palestinians on farmland in the West Bank.
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza rally support in Berlin
Hamas continues to hold 59 hostages in Gaza, including seven German-Israeli nationals.
Gaza: UN says nearly 800 killed near aid centers since May
The OHCHR found that at least 798 people had been killed trying to access aid in the Gaza Strip over the past 10 weeks.
Palestinians risk Israeli fire for share of insufficient aid
As the humanitarian emergency worsens in Gaza, doctors struggle to keep newborns alive with dwindling food and medicine.
US: Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20m
The Columbia graduate and Palestinian activist was held for months after being arrested by immigration agents.
Israel to confine Gazans in camp near border
Israel plans to force more than 600,000 Palestinians into camps in Rafah, which may be a step towards deporting them.
Israeli settler violence blocks land access in West Bank
Settler attacks are a frequent occurrence in the West Bank, preventing many Palestinians from accessing their lands.
Trump, Netanyahu tout 'Iran win' as Gaza ceasefire stalls
Trump and Netanyahu touted strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, but Gaza ceasefire is still pending.
Dialogue in the Middle East and the dream of peace
Hamas’s Oct 7 attacks shook the world. Amid Gaza war, some Israelis and Palestinians seek peace.
Former Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war
DW has met two former Israeli reservists who served after the war in Gaza began but refuse to continue fighting.
What can be expected of Netanyahu's US trip?
Israel's leader and his host, US President Donald Trump, are facing a complex agenda that includes Gaza, Iran and Syria.
Israeli strikes kill dozens over weekend, Gaza officials say
As Hamas hints at openness to Trump's 60-day ceasefire proposal, weary Gazans hope the latest talks will bring respite.
Summer heat makes life in Gaza even harder
Israel isn't letting up on its attacks in Gaza, and now the summer heat is bringing more misery.
Germany echos Israelis, Palestinians calling for ceasefire
Germany's ambassador to Israel urged Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire deal with Israel.
Gaza: What is the actual death toll, and how can we be sure?
Gaza's health ministry has reported more than 55,000 killed since October 2023. A new study says that number is too low.
Trying to get aid in Gaza: Killed while lining up for food
With hundreds killed near aid distribution centers in Gaza, allegations mount over Israeli military tactics.
Can the US help broker new Israeli ties to Lebanon, Syria?
Could the US broker new Israeli ties with Lebanon and Syria? Key issues remain while Trump might follow his own agenda.
Gazans demand peace after hospital director killed in strike
As Hamas considers a new ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, Palestinians mourned the death of a prominent hospital director.
Gaza family mourns 19-year-old killed at Israeli aid site
The Qassem family lost their 19-year-old son Khader, who was shot dead while collecting aid at an IDF-approved aid site.
Gaza death toll rises as Trump pushes Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Donald Trump has urged Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal as the crisis in Gaza deepens amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
Airlines in turbulence as flight risks rise amid conflicts
Armed conflicts are reshaping global aviation, as airspaces are being closed and crucial flight systems inhibited.
Israeli army launches review into Gaza cafe strike
The Israeli army has announced an investigation into a strike on a Gaza cafe that rescuers say killed 24 people.
Israel issues new evacuation order for northern Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recent 12-day war with Iran had increased the chances of defeating Hamas.
Gaza: Aid plan should not be 'death sentence,' UN chief says
"It is killing people," UN chief Antonio Guterres told reporters of the Israel- and US- backed aid system in Gaza.
Food, critical aid supplies only trickling into Gaza
Hunger is widespread in the war-torn territory, and formula shortages are putting the lives of newborns at risk.
Spain slams EU inaction on Israel trade deal
Spain's prime minister wants the bloc to suspend a trade deal with Israel over Gaza conduct, but that looks unlikely.
Israel-Iran war: A political lifeline for Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been praised for attacking Iran, but his political future now depends on Gaza.
'Diplomacy continues to fail' in Gaza
Aid points in Gaza have become a death trap, said Ahmed Bayram of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Gaza hospitals filled with people injured trying to get food
The UN human rights office said the Israeli army has killed over 400 people trying to reach food distribution points.
Germany's Merz outlines priorities ahead of NATO summit
In a speech to Germany's parliament, Chancellor Friedrich Merz renewed his call for a lasting Middle East ceasefire.
Aid agencies fear for Gaza as Iran-Israel conflict continues
With the world watching the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Palestinians in Gaza face hunger and IDF gunfire.
Fact check: Viral drone video of Gaza destruction is real
DW has verified a viral drone video showing mass destruction caused by Israeli strikes at the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Can Israel's economy withstand multiple conflicts?
Israel is confronting economic uncertainty as it spends billions fighting enemies on two fronts.
Dozens of people killed at aid distribution center in Gaza
Health officials in Gaza say dozens were killed by Israeli tank and gunfire while waiting for food in Khan Younis.
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