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A hand shows the destroyed pager or paging device that exploded on September 17, 2024.

Israel's PM acknowledges approval of Hezbollah pager attack

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Middle East: Israel strikes northern Gaza and Lebanon

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Civil defense workers extinguish a fire as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh

Civil defense workers extinguish a fire as smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh

War in Lebanon: Aid groups struggle to offer food, shelter

War in Lebanon: Aid groups struggle to offer food, shelter

In Lebanon, relief organizations are struggling to help over one million people displaced by Israel's invasion.

Palestinians walk amid the destruction following an Israeli strike in Jabalia

Palestinians walk amid the destruction following an Israeli strike in Jabalia

Israeli strike kills and injures dozens in northern Gaza

Israeli strike kills and injures dozens in northern Gaza

Palestinian medical staff say a house in the Jabaliya region was hit at dawn, with around 30 people inside.

Two men sitting on chairs and the Iranian and Saudi flags

Two men sitting on chairs and the Iranian and Saudi flags

Iran and Saudi Arabia pursue cautious rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia pursue cautious rapprochement

After decades of rivalry, Iran and Saudi Arabia have understood that it is in their interest to normalize relations.

Qatar| Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Qatar| Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Qatar suspends Israel-Hamas mediation efforts

Qatar suspends Israel-Hamas mediation efforts

The Gulf country says it won't return to the table unless both sides show they are serious about reaching a deal.

Israeli players stand for the anthem ahead of their game vs. Italy

Israeli players stand for the anthem ahead of their game vs. Italy

Why does Israel play in European football leagues?

Why does Israel play in European football leagues?

Clashes after the Europa League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv demonstrate Israel's unique position.

A Palestinian woman walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli bombardments, in Rafah

A Palestinian woman walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli bombardments, in Rafah

UN: Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women, children

UN: Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women, children

The UN Human Rights Office has said the findings indicate a "systematic violation" of "international humanitarian law."

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Lebanese army soldiers gather over the rubble of a levelled buildings as people flight the flames

Lebanese army soldiers gather over the rubble of a levelled buildings as people flight the flames

Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave'

Human rights organizations have criticized evacuation orders from Israel and Hezbollah, saying they are not effective.

Palestinians, mostly children, hold out their plates toward a man, to receive their share of vegetable patties prepared by volunteers

Palestinians, mostly children, hold out their plates toward a man, to receive their share of vegetable patties prepared by volunteers

Palestinians in Gaza tell of life amid bombings and famine

Two sisters living in Gaza shared with DW their accounts of daily life under threat of bombardment and lack of food.

A photograph of Syrian President Bashar Assad hangs in the broken window of a building damagaed by an Israeli strike

A photograph of Syrian President Bashar Assad hangs in the broken window of a building damagaed by an Israeli strike

Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel

Israel's direct attacks within Iran over the weekend could force Bashar Assad to open a new front in the conflict.

A billboard by the United Arab Emirates Embassy runs along a freeway. Behind it, high-rise buildings are under construction.

A billboard by the United Arab Emirates Embassy runs along a freeway. Behind it, high-rise buildings are under construction.

Arab-Israeli trade ties are still strong but for how long?

Jordan, Egypt and the UAE have criticized Israel's actions. But they have also been doing business as usual with Israel.

A large military plane in the sky drops aid packages attached to parachutes over a cloud-covered background

A large military plane in the sky drops aid packages attached to parachutes over a cloud-covered background

Fact check: Video doesn't show Hamas shooting at airdrops

A collage of two unrelated clips is going viral, falsely claiming to show Hamas fighters shooting at Gaza aid airdrops.

A man rides his moped past the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike that targetted a branch of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan finance group

A man rides his moped past the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike that targetted a branch of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan finance group

How Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah's financial network

This week, Israel began a series of bombing raids on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial system.