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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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Time to take a stand
The recent public attacks on Jews are a disgrace for Germany, writes DW's Martin Muno.
Gaza bloodshed continues
Israel has continued its offensive in the Gaza Strip as it seeks to stop rocket fire from militants. More than 2,000 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza.
Anti-Israel or anti-Jewish?
Some Germans are wondering where criticism of Israeli politics ends and hatred of Jews begins.
Kerry, Ban in ceasefire push
As Israel continues its ground offensive in Gaza, diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire have been stepped up. Both UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State John Kerry were in the region for talks.
Israel continues to strike Gaza
Israel has attacked targets in Gaza as the UN chief and the US secretary of state met in Cairo in a bid to reach a ceasefire. A UN agency reports that there is "no safe place for civilians" in Gaza to hide.
Israeli soldier 'missing'
Israel has said one of its soldiers is missing and presumed dead, according to local media, days after Hamas announced they had captured an Israeli soldier. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue their bombardment of Gaza.
Fresh airstrikes in Gaza
Israel has launched a series of fresh airstrikes in Gaza, killing several people. The latest attacks come as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State John Kerry attempt to strike a ceasefire deal.
Kerry pushes for Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State John Kerry has called on the Islamist group Hamas to accept an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel. Kerry pledged $47 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza's besieged civilian population.
Gaza bloodshed continues
Heavy clashes have continued in the Gaza Strip despite calls for a ceasefire. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State John Kerry are in Cairo to join a push for a truce proposed by Egypt.
No choice
Israel's ambassador in Germany tells DW that there is no alternative to fighting Hamas.
France slams anti-Semitism
The French government has pledged to crack down on anti-Semitism a day after a protest against Israel's offensive on Gaza descended into violence. The rally had gone ahead in defiance of a government ban.
Fighting rages on in Gaza
Fighting has been continuing in the Gaza Strip despite growing international calls for a ceasefire. This comes as the Palestinian death toll climbed above 500.
Kerry to Cairo as Gaza deaths rise
US Secretary of State John Kerry is due in Cairo to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 500. Israel's army said several militants were killed after tunneling into Israel.
Gaza conflict: deadliest day
The deadliest violence, so far, of Israel's offensive claimed the lives of at least 100 Palestinians and 13 Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Sunday. Meanwhile, Hamas says it has kidnapped an Israeli soldier in Gaza City.
Horrific situation
International helpers are now in the firing line in Gaza, as well.
Deadliest day in Israeli offensive
The Israeli army has said that 13 of its soldiers have been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, at least 87 Palestinians are reported to have been killed in the deadliest day so far of Israel's offensive.
Short Gaza truce broken
Israel says it has resumed combat operations after a two-hour humanitarian cease-fire in a Gaza City neighborhood was broken by Hamas. Since July 8, the conflict has killed more than 400 Palestinians and seven Israelis.
Israel expands Gaza offensive
The death toll in the Gaza Strip is mounting as Israel vows to expand its ground assault in the face of rocket fire from the Palestinian territory. A major attack on a Gaza district has meanwhile claimed many lives.
Gaza assault 'to widen'
Israel says it is sending more troops into Gaza as it again expands its ground offensive in the Palestinian territory. The intensified violence comes ahead of a visit to the region by UN chief Ban Ki-moon.
Escalation in Gaza
The IDF started a ground offensive in Gaza Strip to weaken Hamas - or perhaps destroy it completely.
War in Gaza
How do Palestinians view the conflict?
Gaza conflict death toll mounts
As UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon aims to mediate in the latest conflict in Gaza, more than 50,000 displaced Palestinians have sought refuge in UN shelters. There have been more casualties on both sides of the conflict.
UN chief to seek truce on Gaza
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is expected to travel to Israel and the Palestinian Territories on Saturday to help work toward a truce. Israel's operation against Gaza has claimed more than 330 Palestinian lives.
Media distortion
The German media often paints a far too one-sided image of the Mid-East conflict, says Loay Mudhoon.
Israel strikes Gaza
Israel's operation against the Palestinian territory of Gaza has claimed more than 300 lives, many of them civilians. The Israeli ground offensive continues as the UN Secretary General called for peace.
'Kerry cannot go it alone'
Former US National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft accuses Obama of not doing enough in Gaza.
Merkel speaks on main issues
In an annual summer press conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has addressed the latest spy row with the US, the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine and Israel's ground offensive in Gaza.
Israel pushes into Gaza
Israeli troops are pushing on with a ground offensive that has seen the Gaza death toll soar. As the prime minister orders a "significantly" wider campaign, the UN chief is due to fly to the region in a push for peace.
Gaza death toll soars
The death toll in Gaza has soared to more than 270 in the Gaza Strip as Israel pushes on with its ground offensive. According to the United Nations, the number of displaced has "almost doubled" in the last 24 hours.
Questioning Zionism?
Is living under constant threat in Israel causing some people to question Zionism?
Social media wars
The eyes of the world's social media forums are on Israel as it invades the Gaza Strip.
Gaza offensive to be expanded?
Israel’s prime minister has said that he has ordered the military to prepare for a possible expansion of the ground operation against Gaza militants. Air strikes alone, he said, could not deal a sufficient blow.
Battleground
As the battle rages on the ground, the Mideast conflict has also reached the Israeli cabinet.
Call for an independent inquiry
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken to reporters in her annual summer press conference. The session was dominated by the Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine and Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Deaths in Gaza ground offensive
Israel has reported its first casualty since the beginning of its ground operation in Gaza. Nearly 20 Palestinians died as troops clashed overnight. The attack is aimed at halting rocket fire from Hamas militants.
Gaza ground offensive
An Israeli ground operation is ongoing in the Gaza Strip. The incursion follows ten days of Israeli airstrikes, aimed at ending Hamas rocket attacks, which killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Israel begins ground operation
Israel has launched a ground operation in the Gaza Strip. The move comes on the tenth day of an offensive, aimed at ending Hamas rocket attacks, that has killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Living in fear
Every time armed conflict breaks out in Gaza, Raed Athamnah worries about his family's safety.
Limited influence
The EU Parliament calls for a more active European role in addressing the Middle East conflict.
Gaza conflict's price
The longer the military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the more the Israeli economy will suffer.
Truce brief and fragile
A 5-hour truce has expired after giving Gaza Palestinians and Israelis brief relief from 10 days of warfare. Gaza's Hamas rulers and Israel deny reports that a full ceasefire will start Friday. Clashes have resumed.
Revenge killing indictment
Israeli prosecutors have indicted three Jews over the abduction and murder of a Palestinian teen. Authorities have described the crime as a revenge killing that contributed to the current violence between the two sides.
Mortars hit Israel during truce
Three mortar shells fired from the Gaza Strip are reported to have landed in southern Israel. This came after a humanitarian ceasefire had come into force .
Israel, Hamas begin ceasefire
A temporary ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas to allow for the delivery of humanitarian goods has come into force. Violence was reported shortly before the truce was to begin.
Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire
Israel and the Islamist militant group Hamas have agreed to observe a five-hour ceasefire to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid. A unilateral Israeli ceasefire declared earlier in the week quickly unraveled.
Israel declares temporary truce
The Israeli army has said it's imposing a UN-requested humanitarian halt on attacks on the Gaza Strip for six hours on Thursday. The temporary truce comes after Israel's offensive killed four Palestinian children.
Renewed Israeli attacks
Four Palestinian children from the same family have been killed during the latest round of Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, meanwhile, has formally rejected an Egyptian ceasefire proposal.
Israel launches airstrikes
Israel has continued its air campaign against the Gaza Strip, targeting the homes of senior Hamas officials. The renewed airstrikes come after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire fell through.
Hamas rockets kill first Israeli
After eight days of clashes and nearly 200 deaths in the Gaza Strip, Israel has reported its first casualty. Israel resumed airstrikes, a decision which it blames on Hamas for not agreeing to uphold a ceasefire.
Under fire
Israel's iron dome is doing the job so far but a sense of complacency may be creeping in.
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