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A view of the demolition at Al-Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli forces withdrew from the area in Deir Al Balah, Gaza on January 16, 2024
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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

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April 19, 2024

Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine

April 18, 2024

G7 foreign ministers meet on Capri amid Israel-Iran tensions

April 18, 2024

Middle East updates: EU and G7 discuss Iran response

April 16, 2024

Middle East updates: IDF strikes kill Hezbollah commanders

April 15, 2024

Iran's attack on Israel: UN warns region 'on the brink'

April 14, 2024

Lufthansa group suspends Mideast flights

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Reports & Analysis

Israeli flags being waved at pro-israeli demonstration in Berlin in November 2023

Germany: Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity

Germany: Jewish and Muslim communities search for solidarity

Violence in the Middle East impacts on Jewish-Muslim relations also in Germany, which is hypersensitive to antisemitism.
SocietyApril 18, 2024
Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepts rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?

A military conflict between Israel and Iran is a real threat. But to what extent is Israel prepared?
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Jerusalem protest against compulsory militarty service.

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews resist potential military draft

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews resist potential military draft

Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have been demanding the government uphold their long-standing exemption from conscription.
PoliticsApril 18, 202403:19 min
Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?

Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?

Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East.
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
European Council President Charles Michel speaks to journalists at the end of the first day of a European Union summit.

EU leaders back new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

EU leaders back new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

European Union leaders have agreed to step up sanctions targeting Iran's drone and missile producers.
PoliticsApril 18, 202402:35 min
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, speaks with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, left, and European Council President Charles Michel

EU plans sanctions, urges calm after Iran strikes Israel

EU plans sanctions, urges calm after Iran strikes Israel

The EU eyes wider sanctions on Iranian drones, but will it brand Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group?
ConflictsApril 18, 2024
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In the spotlight

People stand in front of the closed Israeli national pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art fair in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The sign announces that the artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale won't open the Israeli pavilion until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages taken Oct. 7.

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.
ArtsApril 17, 2024
People waving flags at a demonstration

Jordan helped Israel against Iran, now locals are protesting

Many Jordanians feel betrayed after their country helped Israel fend off Iran's drone attack.
PoliticsApril 15, 2024
Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.

Why did some Arab countries appear to help Israel?

Some have celebrated the fact Arab nations aided Israel against Iran. But most have more complex motives for helping.
ConflictsApril 14, 2024
A man sits amid the debris of destroyed houses in the aftermath of Israeli bombardment in Rafah in February 2024

Little escape for Rafah residents amid plans for offensive

A planned Israeli offensive in Rafah is leaving residents with few options.
ConflictsApril 9, 2024
Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs Riyad al-Maliki (r.) and members of his delegation listen to a hearing on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on February 19, 2024

Germany faces top UN court over Gaza 'genocide' claim

The case at the International Court of Justice aiming to halt German support for Israel is likely to be historic.
Human RightsApril 8, 2024
A soldier stands among posts with the pictures of Israeli victims of Hamas' attack on the Nova music festival in Re'im

Hamas attack: 6 months later, Israelis cope with new reality

Support for Israel's war effort remains high, but the government remains under pressure to secure remaining hostages.
PoliticsApril 7, 2024