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Middle East updates: Israelis mark 700 days since October 7

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Destroyed buildings in Gaza City

Destroyed buildings in Gaza City

Hostage video surfaces as Israel steps up Gaza City assault

Hostage video surfaces as Israel steps up Gaza City assault

The footage, said to show two Israeli hostages in Gaza City, comes as the IDF intensifies its strikes on the urban area.

Smoke, dust and debris rise from a residential building hit by an Israeli air strike in Gaza City

Smoke, dust and debris rise from a residential building hit by an Israeli air strike in Gaza City

'My heart weeps': Voices from Gaza City amid Israel's attack

'My heart weeps': Voices from Gaza City amid Israel's attack

Israel is stepping up its assault on Gaza City. DW spoke with residents on the ground.

View of a sign reading "Primary School Oasis of Peace" in three languages. A father and daughter pulling a trolley are seen walking in the background

View of a sign reading "Primary School Oasis of Peace" in three languages. A father and daughter pulling a trolley are seen walking in the background

Palestinians, Israelis co-exist in planned community

Palestinians, Israelis co-exist in planned community

In Israel's "Oasis of Peace," Jews and Palestinians are living side by side — although it's more difficult than ever.

A protest march in Berlin, Germany.

A protest march in Berlin, Germany.

Will Germany change course on sanctioning Israel over Gaza?

Will Germany change course on sanctioning Israel over Gaza?

A growing majority of EU countries want to sanction Israel for its conduct in Gaza. Germany isn't one of them.

Aerial view of hundreds of makeshift tents near destroyed buildings

Aerial view of hundreds of makeshift tents near destroyed buildings

Israel's Gaza City assault exacerbates refugee crisis

Israel's Gaza City assault exacerbates refugee crisis

Refugee camps in southern Gaza are now overwhelmed, and the so-called safe zones pose a daily challenge for civilians.

Low-angle view of a Palestinian woman walking past a heavily damaged high-rise building in Gaza City

Low-angle view of a Palestinian woman walking past a heavily damaged high-rise building in Gaza City

How strong is Hamas in Gaza City?

How strong is Hamas in Gaza City?

Can Israel succeed in finally defeating Hamas? Military analyst Marina Miron shares her insights.

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Photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on June 21, 2025 shows the nuclear site in Isfahan and the centrifuge production facilities that were struck by IDF forces

Photo released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on June 21, 2025 shows the nuclear site in Isfahan and the centrifuge production facilities that were struck by IDF forces

Snapback sanctions expose Iran's diplomatic dilemma

Iran must reach a deal with Western parties by late September or face renewed UN sanctions over its nuclear program.

Three young men on the street in Mallorca, Spain

Three young men on the street in Mallorca, Spain

Taking the 'red pill': From meme to political ideology

Memes inspired by a cult sci-fi film have developed into a misogynist subculture worldwide.

A Syrian woman takes a selfie, holding the new Syrian flag

A Syrian woman takes a selfie, holding the new Syrian flag

Syria's Druze, Kurds criticize exclusion from upcoming vote

Syria's election will exclude Druze and Kurdish areas. Can it restore trust in the new government without these votes?

Left: A colorized photo of the Jaffa Gate. Right: Original footage of the Jaffa Gate from 1897

Left: A colorized photo of the Jaffa Gate. Right: Original footage of the Jaffa Gate from 1897

Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks debate

A viral video shows vibrant scenes of Jerusalem in 1897 — but how much of it is real? A different fact check.

Looking down a street of rather rundown beige brick buildings, lined with parked cars on both sides and a few in the road. The far end of the street is completely filled by a massive orange and yellow fireball. On the left of the photo, a man is running away.

Looking down a street of rather rundown beige brick buildings, lined with parked cars on both sides and a few in the road. The far end of the street is completely filled by a massive orange and yellow fireball. On the left of the photo, a man is running away.

Yemen: Hostilities escalate between Israel and the Houthis

Israel has responded to another Houthi missile attack by striking the Yemeni capital Sanaa. What's behind the attacks?

Palestinians hold out their empty pots in front of a charity kitchen in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on August 21, 2025

Palestinians hold out their empty pots in front of a charity kitchen in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on August 21, 2025

Why aid agencies in Gaza are so careful with their language

DW has found that aid agencies avoid words like "occupation," "siege" and "accountability" in their public statements.