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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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Iraq: Multiple rockets hit Taji military base
Officials say over a dozen rockets landed inside the base, north of Baghdad.
Israeli airstrikes near Damascus 'kill 6'
The move comes after jihadists fired a barrage of rockets at Israel, and ahead of Israeli elections on March 2.
Court rejects war crimes case against Israel army chief
Judges reject a man's case against Israeli military commanders over a strike that killed six family members in Gaza.
Europe reacts to Trump's Middle East peace plan
Leaders from around the globe have mixed feelings on the proposed two-state solution with Israeli settlements.
Trump's Middle East 'peace plan' delivers neither
Rainer Sollich
The US president's peace plan is largely aligned with Israeli interests, while the Palestinians' concerns are ignored.
Trump's delayed Mideast peace plan to be unveiled
Top Israeli politicians will travel to the White House next week, but Palestinian leaders reportedly were not invited.
How autonomous are pro-Iranian militias?
Iran has a network of allied militias in the Arab world. In an open conflict with the US, they might fight as proxies.
Pressure mounts on US troops in Iraq
The killing of Iranian Major General Soleimani by US forces could aid Iran in strengthening its foothold in Iraq.
Germany revises terror threat level
The country's top police institution fears Israeli and US facilities could be in danger after the Soleimani killing.
Iraq slams US airstrikes
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has denounced US attacks on an Iranian-backed militia in his country.
US hits back at Iran-linked militia in Iraq
The "defensive strikes" follow a rocket barrage in northern Iraq that killed an American contractor.
Gaza rocket thwarts Netanyahu leadership rally
The incident comes just a day before a tense leadership battle for control of Israel's Likud party begins.
Israel to grant entry to Gaza Christians on Christmas
Christian leaders in Jerusalem had urged the Israeli government to lift travel restrictions for Christians in Gaza.
Hezbollah-backed Diab to be new Lebanon PM
As Lebanon is rocked by violent protests, Diab has vowed to quickly form a new government.
Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest
Protesters chanted slogans against ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri, calling for revolution to tackle the political crisis.
Why Germany hasn't banned Hezbollah outright
The German government continues to shy away from imposing a blanket ban on Hezbollah. There are various reasons.
Germany denies it will entirely ban Hezbollah
The German Interior Ministry has refuted reports that it plans to ban the Lebanese militant group.
What is behind increasing Israeli strikes in Syria?
Israel's fear of a Saudi Aramco-style attack from Syria have led it to step up its tactics in its shadow war with Iran.
Terrorists and settlers
Rainer Hermann
A week of contradictions in the Middle East: Terror that can't be beaten militarily and criticism that has no effect.
Israel-Gaza truce breaks down
Israeli jets have struck Islamic Jihad targets in response to rocket fire from Gaza.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire a relief for residents
The tentative truce is a relief for people in southern Israel and Gaza, though they doubt it will last.
Israel ends hostilities with Islamic Jihad
Israel announced an end to military operations in the region.
Gaza deaths from Israeli strikes climb after family hit
At least one-third of those killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza were civilians.
Israel, Iran politics make war with Gaza more likely
Israeli PM Netanyahu's electoral woes and Iranian regional interests could make the recent escalation in Gaza spiral.
Gaza violence continues into second day
Violence has flared in the Gaza Strip after Israel assassinated an Islamic Jihad leader in an airstrike.
Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad commander
Minutes after the Iranian-backed group confirmed the death of Abu el-Atta, rockets were fired towards Israel.
What does Iran want from unrest in Iraq, Lebanon?
Iran's allies in Iraq and Lebanon have cracked down on protesters in their countries. Did the order come from Tehran?
Lebanon's PM resigns amid mass protests
The prime minister said he was unable to end the widespread political unrest threatening to upend the economy.
David Harris: 'It's time to see the menace clearly'
The American Jewish Committee CEO stressed that Germany and other EU countries have underestimated the danger to Jews.
Saad Hariri under pressure after millions paid to model
An expensive love affair has angered the the Lebanese PM's unpaid staff and many citizens suffering from austerity.
Suspected Lebanese hijacker arrested in Greece
The man was allegedly involved in the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 and the murder of an American navy diver.
Hezbollah says shot down 'Israeli drone' at Lebanon border
The incident came one week after a fierce exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Should Germany ban Hezbollah?
The US envoy to Berlin has called for a domestic ban. The Foreign Office is keeping tabs, but says it calls the shots.
US ambassador says Germany must ban Hezbollah
The US ambassador to Germany warned that the group is using its presence to recruit members and solicit donations.
Hezbollah-Israel tension heightens fear of conflict
Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah has openly threatened Israel with attacks as the group has increased its military might.
Israel fires '100 shells' at Hezbollah
The UN has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation and avoid "a new conflict that none of the parties can afford."
Hezbollah chief threatens Israel with retaliation
Israel has deployed additional forces to its northern command amid rising tensions with neighboring Lebanon.
Germany's Merkel insists on two-state solution
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have held talks in Berlin.
Drones and threats: Israel and its enemies
Israel is at the center of heated diplomatic rhetoric surrounding recent military operations in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon.
Israeli strikes 'kill three Palestinians' in Gaza
The violence in Gaza spiked after Palestinian militants in the Hamas-controlled area fired rockets at southern Israel.
Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians on Gaza border
Israel has blamed Gaza authority Hamas for an attack on its soldiers, but Hamas has put the blame back on Israel.
Israeli troops mistakenly shoot Hamas operative in Gaza
Hamas has said that Israel must answer for the "criminal act."
'Inhumane conditions' at Bosnian refugee camp in Vucjak
Thousands of refugees in Vucjak are living in catastrophic conditions in eyeshot of the Bosnian-Croatian border.
Israel strikes Gaza after closing offshore waters
A ceasefire has come under threat as Israel responds to rockets with airstrikes and the closing of offshore waters.
Syria intercepts projectiles near Damascus
Air defenses shot down drones and projectiles fired towards the capital and the Hmeimim airbase, Syrian TV reports.
An apolitical Eurovision?
Bernd Riegert
Eurovision fans love the musical extravaganza. But the event has a political dimension, too, Benrd Riegert writes.
Israel reopens Gaza crossings
Israel reopened its crossings with the Palestinian territory after a decrease in tensions with Gaza Islamists.
Mideast Conflict: No Song of Peace?
As deadly clashes rock Gaza and Israel - is peace possible in the Middle East?
Opinion: Hamas' and Israel's weekend war
Regarding the most recent spate of violence, the Israeli government made a crucial mistake, Peter Philipp believes.
Israel lifts safety measures after Hamas ceasefire offer
After militant group Hamas offered a ceasefire following weekend attacks, Israel has drawn back its protective measures.
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