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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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Saad Hariri in fear of his life
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri slams Hezbollah and says he fears for his life in an interview with Paris Match.
The Middle East’s new best friends?
In light of a shared perception of threat from Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia have begun a new chapter in relations.
Rival Palestinian parties to hold elections
Rival Palestinian political factions have agreed to hold elections by the end of 2018 after two days of talks in Cairo.
Lebanon premier's homecoming brings meager relief
Prime Minister Saad Hariri has returned to Lebanon, giving rest to speculation of a possible war.
Saad Hariri postpones resignation as Lebanese prime minister
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he will postpone his resignation at the request of President Michel Aoun.
Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt open temporarily
It's an important step in the reconciliation deal between Hamas and Fatah.
Israel caught in Saudi-Iran crossfire
Tensions between Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Iran are putting a strain on the entire region.
Lebanon: Hariri says he is free to leave Saudi Arabia
Saad Hariri resigned as Lebanon's prime minister on November 4 under mysterious circumstances while in Saudi Arabia.
Marching for Lebanon's future under the threat of war
The civil group Massirat Watan is walking for a better future for their nation, but fears of violence have been revived.
Lebanon demands Saudi Arabia return Hariri
The head of Hezbollah said the Saudis had "declared war" on Lebanon by holding Prime Minister Hariri against his will.
Could Lebanon divide on sectarian lines again?
The long-running feud between Saudi Arabia and Iran threatens to further draw in global powers and regional players.
Macron urges calm in Lebanon dispute
Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait urged their citizens to leave Lebanon amid rising tensions with the Hezbollah militia.
Suffering in Yemen is on Saudi leaders' hands
Rainer Hermann
Yemen's famine shows how disastrous the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is, says guest commentator Rainer Hermann.
Saudi Arabia says Lebanon has declared war against it
Saudi Arabia fears the Iran-backed Hezbollah group will consolidate political power in Lebanon.
Saudi 'imposed' Lebanon PM resignation: Hezbollah
Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri's resignation has threatened to reignite sectarian divisions in the country.
Hamas leader rejects US call to lay down arms
The faction's Gaza head was responding to Washington's demand to disarm to join any Palestinian unity government.
Israel targets Syrian anti-aircraft positions
According to Israel, the strike on a Syrian anti-aircraft battery was a response to fire at an Israeli jet over Lebanon.
Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal
Rival factions Fatah and Hamas have reached a reconciliation deal to form a unity government.
Netanyahu: Israel will not accept 'bogus' Palestinian deal
Netanyahu wants three specific concessions in any eventual Hamas-Fatah deal.
Palestinian rivals Fatah & Hamas to reconcile?
The Palestinian cabinet has met in Gaza in a further step toward reconciling with the Islamist Hamas movement.
Palestinian prime minister visits Hamas leaders in Gaza
Hamas agreed to relinquish civilian control in Gaza to a unity government in mid-September.
Fatah and Hamas to hold reconciliation talks
Palestinians on the street just want the authorities to work towards improving their lives.
'Palestinians want reconciliation'
Hamas is offering a rapprochement with its Palestinian rival, Fatah. It's a striking and positive development.
Hamas wants talks with Fatah, Gaza elections
The rift between the factions has left the Palestinians divided between two authorities for the past decade.
Israeli strikes suspected Syrian chemical arms plant
The Syrian government has said Israel targeted a military facility in Masyaf, killing at least two people.
Parkour – Taking every obstacle
Parkour is Lorenzo Castiello’s obsession. His mother’s shot a video of him.
US-led strikes block 'Islamic State' evacuees
The US-led coalition has carried out airstrikes to stall the evacuation of "Islamic State" fighters from Lebanon.
Lebanese army declares border ceasefire with 'IS'
Syria has announced a pause in fighting on the Syrian-Lebanese border to allow negotiations over soldiers held by IS.
Hezbollah's new 'power' threatens Israel
Hezbollah has benefited from the war in Syria. Its presence there also makes it a threat to neighboring Israel.
Defeat for IS on Syria-Lebanon border?
Syria and Hezbollah claim to be near capturing an IS mountain enclave straddling Syria's western border with Lebanon.
Netanyahu warns Putin about the rise of Iran
The Israeli leader has accused Iran of filling the void in Syria left by the so-called 'Islamic State.'
Kuwait arrests 'terror cell' convicts
Kuwaiti authorities have captured 12 convicted "terrorists" with ties to Iran and Lebanese Shiite group, Hezbollah.
World in Progress: Gaza Geeks
The GazaGeeks incubator is supporting digital entrepreneurs set up their own busines
World in Progress: Changing Lives
Cholera in Yemen - Living beyond the world's resources - Geeks in Gaza - Halal holidays - Refuge for writers
West Bank: Al Aqsa protests
Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli police. Three people were killed and more than 400 injured.
Israel's hawk-turned-dove ex-PM Olmert released
Israel's ex-prime minister Ehud Olmert will still spend time under observation as he faces new legal challenges.
Blackout in Gaza
Although the Gaza power plant has been restarted there are concerns it is a temporary solution for the ongoing crisis.
Former PM Barak: Israel on 'slippery slope' toward apartheid
Why is the peace process still a failure after 50 years of occupation? Tim Sebastian meets former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.
Shaath: Gaza-West Bank split 'our major failure'
Nabeel Shaath, adviser to the Palestinian president, meets Tim Sebastian on Conflict Zone.
One year with Ai Weiwei: DW premieres documentary
What is Ai Weiwei's life like in Berlin? A DW film spent a whole year at the dissident artist's side.
My picture of the week | Six-Day War: How long will it last?
DW's Dana Regev and Yasser Abumuailek say that no political deal will be reached without a compromise on Jerusalem.
World in Progress : Eternal refugees in Gaza
The El Habash family's home was Ashkelon, now in Israel. Even after 50 years, they dont feel at home in Nusseirat, Gaza.
World in Progress: Promised lands and global challenges
Jewish settlers and Arab refugees 50 years after the six day war - New challenges to UNDP - Moroccan textile industry
When Israelis started to talk about the occupation
Tripling its size after the 1967 war, occupation was hardly talked about explicitly in Israel. But things have changed.
'Totally devastating' for Palestinians
How did the Six-Day War change Palestinians' lives? Sociologist Sami Tamari explains.
The Six Day War: Fifty years of occupation and uncertainty
Fifty years since the Six-Day War, the occupation remains a major obstacle to peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
West Bank holds elections amid Gaza anger
Bitter rivalries between the Hamas and Fatah parties were highlighted by the West Bank's municipal elections.
Hamas arrests suspected killer of key leader
The Palestinian Hamas has arrested a man who allegedly killed militant Mazen Faqha on orders from Israel.
New Hamas chief makes first public appearance
The new leader of Hamas Ismail Haniyeh has made his first public appearance. He was elected to the post the prior day.
Hamas elects former Gaza premier as new leader
The move comes days after Hamas altered its three-decade-old charter, softening its stance on Israel.
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