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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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Prisoners Swapped in Cologne and Israel

Israel and Hezbollah have begun a complicated, German-brokered prisoner swap. In Cologne and Israel more than 400 in Israeli custody are being exchanged for a businessman and the bodies of three soldiers.
January 29, 2004

Hezbollah-Israeli Prisoner Exchange To Take Place Near Munich

With the aid of a top German intelligence negotiator, Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia have agreed to the largest prisoner swap ever to take place between the two longtime foes.
January 27, 2004

EU Postpones 'Made in Israel' Export Action

Israel has temporarily averted increased European Union duties on goods worth 204.6 million euro - goods that were manufactured in Jewish settlements in territories under the control of the Palestinian Authority.
October 23, 2002

Germany's Problems in Outlawing Islamic Extremists

The recent bomb attack on Jerusalem University by the radical Islamic group Hamas, has led to fresh calls for a ban of Hamas and Hizbollah on German soil. But under German law, this may prove a daunting task.
August 2, 2002

Mideast Peace Hopes Dampened

Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, including the German Foreign Minister, Israeli troops have resumed army operations in the West Bank.
June 1, 2002

Sharon Still "the Bulldozer" as Violence Spirals

As tit-for-tat violence spills more blood and claims more lives in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won't let popularity polls keep him from sticking to his guns and to his missiles.
May 13, 2002

Taking to the Streets

As tensions in the Middle East flare, Europeans are taking to the streets in both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
April 8, 2002

Arafat Unimpressed by Israeli Retreat

A sudden and unexpected Israeli retreat from occupied Palestinian terrorities in the West Bank on Thursday made for a rare sight, but Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat questioned Israel's motives.
March 15, 2002

Give Peace a Chance

The European Union aims for a new peace initiative for the Middle East, as the UN Security Council approves a resolution favoring a Palestinian state living side by side with Israel within secure and recognized borders.
March 14, 2002

Peace Efforts in Tatters

U N Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called for a new approach in efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, saying Israeli security measures alone are not enough.
February 22, 2002

More Violence in the Middle East

Palestinian gunmen kill 8 people and wound 30 in an attack on an Israeli bus. Minutes later, two suicide bombers strike in the Gaza Strip. The new bloodshed threatens to wreck efforts to end nearly 15 months of violence.
December 12, 2001

Palestinian Authority Still a Necessary Force

The EU acknowledges Israel's right to defend itself, but says retaliation should be well-considered.
December 4, 2001

Israel Attacks Gaza City and West Bank

Israeli helicopter gunships fire at least nine missiles on Gaza City, hitting targets near Palestinian headquarters.
December 3, 2001

Tension Rises in the Middle East

Tension is rising in the Middle East amidst fears of US strikes against Afghanistan.
September 24, 2001