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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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2013 Gaza Marathon called off
A UN agency has canceled the Gaza Marathon after the ruling Hamas movement refused to allow women to run. More than 2,400 people had been expected to attempt the full distance, a half-marathon or a 10-kilometer dash.
Palestinian rocket hits Israel
The rocket attack was the first since November, when a truce ended fighting across the border. This comes at a time of mounting tension and Palestinian protests.
Hezbollah fighting for Assad?
Syria’s opposition has accused Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias of crossing into Syria to fight for President Bashar Assad. Rebels have also pressed their battle for three northern Syrian airports and airbases.
Should the EU blacklist Hezbollah?
Pressure grows on the European Union to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group.
Bulgaria blames Hezbollah
Bulgaria says it has traced last July's bus bombing that killed five Israelis in a Black Sea resort to two persons with links to the Lebanese Hezbollah movement. Lebanon says it's ready to cooperate with investigators.
Israeli army, protesters clash
Israeli soldiers have clashed with some 150 Palestinians trying to block Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Palestinians have tried several times to set up encampments to stop expansion in recent weeks.
Israel warned by Syria, Iran
Syria and its ally Iran have threatened retaliation for what they say was at least one Israeli air raid near Damascus Wednesday. Israel has stayed mute. Outgoing US top envoy Hillary Clinton says she fears a 'proxy war.'
UN panel chides Israel
A UN panel of experts has found that Israel's settlement policy 'violates' the human rights of Palestinians. Its report calls on Israel to stop further settlement construction. Israel has denounced the report.
Russia, Arab League chide Israel
The Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said Israeli airstrikes in Syria, if confirmed, would constitute "a grave violation of the UN charter." A US newspaper reported that officials in Washington were forewarned by Israel.
Mystery shrouds airstrikes
Israel remains mute over Syrian claims that Israeli warplanes bombed a Syrian military research center and a convoy near Syria's border with Lebanon. Syrian rebels have issued claims that contradict earlier reports.
Israel 'strikes Syrian targets'
The Israeli military has reportedly carried out two airstrikes inside Syrian territory. According to Syrian state television, the latest attack was aimed at a scientific research center near Damascus.
The isolation of Gaza
The isolation of Gaza began before Hamas came to power - well over 20 years ago.
Snow blankets Middle East
Rain, hail and snow have covered the Middle East, causing several deaths and chaotic travel conditions. Hundreds of thousands of already suffering Syrian refugees must now protect themselves from the cold.
Palestinian rivals return to table
The leaders of the Palestinian Hamas and Fatah factions have agreed to implement a long-delayed reconciliation deal during talks in Cairo. It was the rival parties' first meeting in almost a year.
Fatah rally in Gaza
Tens of thousands of supporters of the Fatah party have gathered in the Gaza Strip to mark the anniversary of the movement’s founding. This is the first time the party has held a rally in the territory since 2007.
Barred candidate allowed to run
Israel's highest court has overturned a decision by the country's electoral commission to disqualify an Arab lawmaker from running in upcoming elections. The candidate was involved in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Some Gaza restrictions eased
Israel is allowing the import of construction material into the Gaza Strip for the first time since 2007. The move is part of a ceasefire agreement between with Hamas after eight days of deadly fighting in November.
Peace, not settlements
Peace activist Uri Avnery says Israel is not serious about a two-state solution.
Hamas at 25
Hamas is enjoying a new wave of popularity in the Gaza Strip, raising expectations and skepticism.
Hamas stages West Bank rally
Hamas has staged a rally in the West Bank, the territory governed by its Palestinian political rival group, Fatah. It's the first time that Hamas has been able to do so in five years.
Gaza stages 'victory rally'
Palestinians have congregated in Gaza for a rally feting Hamas' 25th anniversary and performance in its recent conflict with Israel. But underlying the festivities are uncertainties about the Islamist group's future.
Hamas leader ends exile
Khaled Meshaal, the leader-in-exile of Hamas, has crossed into Gaza for the first time ever. There is fierce speculation over whether the visit marks a political comeback for Meshaal or the end of his time as leader.
Israel and the Middle East
Israel, swept up in the maelstrom of Middle Eastern turmoil, faces an increasingly insecure future.
Abbas: 'We have a state'
President Mahmoud Abbas has received a hero's welcome on his return to the West Bank, after a UN vote of recognition for Palestine as a nonmember state. Meanwhile, Israel reacted by confiscating tax funds.
Barak to quit politics
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has announced that he is quitting politics. His surprise move precedes Israel's January election. Barak had been a lead figure in Israel's eight-day offensive against Gaza militants.
Cairo protesters stage sit-in
Opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's seizure of powers held a sit-in in Tahrir Square in Cairo. Morsi told fellow Islamists at a rally Friday that he was maintaining "political stability."
Gaza life
People are out on the streets again in Gaza as the cease-fire continues to hold.
Ceasefire tension
The Israeli military has killed a Palestinian during a demonstration at a border fence in the Gaza Strip. It is the first violence since Hamas and Israel agreed to ceasefire after an eight-day conflict.
The D-8 Summit
Experts say the rise of Islamism in D-8 nations could impede their economic progress.
Bus-bombing suspects arrested
Israeli authorities say they have arrested the main suspect in a bus bombing that injured several people earlier this week. The attack threatened to scupper a truce between Israel and Hamas.
A new pharaoh?
Egypt's president had a key role in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but criticism is building at home.
Delicate negotiations
No one knows how long the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will hold, says DW's Rainer Sollich.
West Bank 'terror' arrests
Israeli forces have arrested 55 'terror operatives' in overnight raids in the West Bank. A statement said the arrests were in response to recent violent activity there.
Gaza cease-fire
International diplomatic efforts succeeded in reaching a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Egypt has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will took effect at 19:00 GMT Wednesday.
Social media warfare
For Hamas, Twitter might be more effective than rockets
Gaza ceasefire agreed
Egypt has announced a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel after eight days of fighting. Israel has agreed to the move. The international community has welcomed the truce but stressed the need for both sides to honor it.
Iron Dome
Israel's advanced missile defense system is proving itself in the face of Hamas rocket attacks.
Bus bombing in Tel Aviv
At least 15 people have been injured in a Tel Aviv bus bombing, branded by the US and Israel as a "terrorist attack." Israel later launched more fatal air strikes on Gaza. Iran says it is assisting Gaza militants.
Explosion hits Tel Aviv bus
At least 10 people have been injured in a bomb blast on a bus in central Tel Aviv. Officials have said it was a terrorist attack.
Fear and terror in Gaza
Fighting has been going on for a week and in Gaza City, people are living with constant fear.
Without truce, Gaza toll grows
Israeli strikes have hit a bank and the Gaza office of the AFP news agency. The attacks come as the UN secretary-general called for a ceasefire and foreign leaders met with both sides to broker the truce.
Alarm in Israel
The Middle East conflict has arrived in Tel Aviv, but residents are learning to live with it.
Outside world weighs in
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a unilateral cease-fire between Israel and Gaza to avoid plunging the region into chaos. The call came as foreign leaders met with both sides to broker a truce.
Avoiding escalation
EU foreign and defense ministers call for an end to the violence between Hamas and Israel.
Little time left
As fighting in Gaza continues, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar and the UN try to achieve a cease-fire.
Gaza truce sought
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, in Israel hoping to calm violence, has called for an end to civilian casualties, after health officials in Gaza said the Palestinian death toll had surpassed 100 people.
Gaza death toll rises
An exiled leader of Hamas said Israel must take the first step if it wants a truce in the conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, UN leader Ban ki-Moon has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egypt on brokering a peace deal.
Bloody pattern
While Gaza descends into violence yet again, some argue the Arab Spring has changed everything.
Efforts to end Gaza conflict
International efforts are being ramped up to halt the violence in Gaza.
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