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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East

After the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Israel declared war on Hamas with fighting focused in Gaza. The conflict later escalated to include the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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News

September 27, 2024

UN General Assembly: Abbas tells leaders to end war in Gaza

September 27, 2024

Middle East: Netanyahu dismisses Lebanon cease-fire reports

September 26, 2024

Middle East: IDF prepares for 'possibility' of Lebanon entry

September 25, 2024

Middle East: Hezbollah confirms death of commander Kobeisi

September 24, 2024

Middle East: Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill hundreds

September 22, 2024

Middle East updates: Beirut strike death toll reaches 37

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Reports & Analysis

Victoria Taylor, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran, talks to DW.

The impact of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on US-Iran relations

The impact of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on US-Iran relations

DW asks Victoria Taylor, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran, about the current US stance on Iran relations.
PoliticsSeptember 27, 202404:00 min
A view of smoke billowing over an urban area of southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike

Possible Israeli ground assault in Lebanon sparks concerns

Possible Israeli ground assault in Lebanon sparks concerns

Israeli officials say their aim is to push back Hezbollah and create a buffer zone.
ConflictsSeptember 27, 202403:04 min
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German lawmaker: 'We need more pressure on Hezbollah, Iran'

German lawmaker: 'We need more pressure on Hezbollah, Iran'

What level of alert is Germany at in view of developments in Israel and Lebanon? Johann Wadephul (CDU) speaks to DW.
ConflictsSeptember 26, 202404:39 min
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Abbas at UN: 'This madness cannot continue'

Abbas at UN: 'This madness cannot continue'

Palestinian President Abbas has called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the fighting in Gaza.
ConflictsSeptember 26, 202404:46 min
Smoke billows over Khiam, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

Red lines: Will Arab leaders go beyond angry words?

Red lines: Will Arab leaders go beyond angry words?

They have accused Israel of pushing the Middle East towards war. But is there anything Arab leaders can do to stop this?
ConflictsSeptember 26, 2024
View of a road congested with vehicles as Lebanese citizens flee the country's southern villages

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Civilians caught in the crossfire

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Civilians caught in the crossfire

Civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon, many to Syria, to escape the cross-border conflict.
ConflictsSeptember 26, 202402:21 min
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In the spotlight

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
Jordanian women cast their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Amman, Jordan.

How dangerous is the Islamist victory in Jordan's elections?

The Islamic Action Front won big in last week's election, partly because their support for Hamas made them popular.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2024
Yuval Green, former reservist, describes his experiences in Gaza to DW

The Israeli reservists refusing to fight in Gaza

In May, 42 Israeli reservists deployed in Gaza wrote an open letter refusing to take up arms again. DW met two of them.
ConflictsSeptember 9, 202404:55 min
Israeli soldiers operate in what Israel's military says is an iron-girded tunnel designed by Hamas

Is Israel's army using Palestinians as human shields?

Did Israel's army force Palestinians to scout out dangerous places in Gaza? An Israeli NGO has found mounting evidence.
ConflictsSeptember 9, 2024
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