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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East

After the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel declared war on Hamas and fighting was focused in Gaza. The conflict has since escalated to include the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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October 5, 2024

Protests in Berlin and many major cities as October 7 nears

October 5, 2024

UN mission in Lebanon rejects Israeli request to leave

October 3, 2024

Palestinian organization wins 'Alternative Nobel Prize'

October 2, 2024

Denmark police probe blasts near Israeli Embassy

October 2, 2024

Israel declares UN chief 'persona non grata'

September 29, 2024

Middle East: Hezbollah's Nasrallah dead in Israeli airstrike

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Reports & Analysis

German-Palestinian Abed Hassan stands in Berlin wearing a shoulder back and holding his hands together

'German voice from Gaza' adjusts to new reality in Berlin

'German voice from Gaza' adjusts to new reality in Berlin

Abed Hassan became the "German voice from Gaza," documenting the Israel-Hamas war on social media.
ConflictsOctober 6, 2024
Dovid Roberts speaking to participants of a vigil outside Berlin's community center and synagogue of the Kahal Adass Jisroel Orthodox Jewish community on October 20, 2023

Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks

Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks

Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
SocietyOctober 6, 2024
Protesters hold signs and Palestinian flags during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, ahead of the October 7 attack anniversary, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Berlin, Germany. One sign reads "Stop bombing Gaza."

Worldwide anti-war rallies ahead of October 7 anniversary

Worldwide anti-war rallies ahead of October 7 anniversary

Protesters at anti-war demonstrations around the world called for a cease-fire in both Gaza and Lebanon.
ConflictsOctober 6, 202401:34 min
Men run for cover after an Israeli strike on the Mreijeh neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Israel carries out more strikes on Beirut

Israel carries out more strikes on Beirut

Israel's ongoing airstrikes on Lebanon's capital have shattered the city's health care system, Lebanese authorities say.
ConflictsOctober 5, 202401:57 min
Two policemen at a pro-Israeli rally in Berlin

Israel-Hamas-war: Berlin demonstrations ahead of October 7

Israel-Hamas-war: Berlin demonstrations ahead of October 7

October 7 is the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Berlin already saw pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests.
ConflictsOctober 5, 20246 images
People walk through the streets of Khan Younis lined with rubble of collapsed buildings

In Gaza, Israel-Hamas war has left behind trauma, ruin

In Gaza, Israel-Hamas war has left behind trauma, ruin

Palestinians in Gaza have had their lives turned upside down since the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel.
ConflictsOctober 5, 2024
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In the spotlight

Displaced migrants wait outside a church

Migrant workers in Lebanon abandoned by employers

With shelters reserved for Lebanese citizens, foreign workers are being left to sleep on the streets.
ConflictsOctober 4, 202402:38 min
US President Joe Biden (right) shaking Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's hand in the Oval Office

What does supporting Israel mean for the US?

The US remains steadfast by Israel's side. It might even support its ally in a war against Iran.
PoliticsOctober 3, 2024
Displaced Palestinians take shelter in a tent in the southern Gaza Strip

Has Israel-Hamas war displaced Palestinian refugees forever?

The plight of Palestinian refugees has worsened since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW explains their status.
ConflictsSeptember 28, 2024
Alaa Al-Dali cycles in the streets of Italy

Gaza's disabled cyclists deliver aid, inspiration and hope

The Gaza Sunbirds, a group of 25 cyclists whose legs were amputated, have made a difference in difficult circumstances.
SportsSeptember 22, 2024
A man holds a walkie talkie device

Does intl. law allow electronic devices to be weaponized?

Who primed the communication devices that exploded in Hezbollah's Lebanese strongholds?
ConflictsSeptember 21, 2024
Palestinian children walk next to a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike

Education in Gaza: Still no classes as schools stay closed

Children in Gaza are starting another year without formal school and university classes, due to the ongoing war.
EducationSeptember 18, 2024
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