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Israel has been a state since 1948. The parliamentary democracy, located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population.

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December 25, 2024

Christmas updates: Bethlehem hosts subdued celebrations

December 22, 2024

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28

December 22, 2024

Two US pilots shot down by 'friendly fire' over Red Sea

December 21, 2024

Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, injures 16

December 19, 2024

Israel accused of 'acts of genocide' over Gaza water access

December 19, 2024

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthi missile launch

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Reports & Analysis

Christmas festivities in Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, have been toned down for a second year running.

Bethlehem marks somber Christmas amid ongoing Gaza war

Bethlehem marks somber Christmas amid ongoing Gaza war

Christmas festivities in Bethlehem, revered as the birthplace of Jesus, have been toned down for a second year running.
SocietyDecember 24, 202401:47 min
Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.

Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Israel-Hamas talks continue

Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Israel-Hamas talks continue

Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.
ConflictsDecember 22, 202402:00 min
An Israeli soldier with a machine gun next to a vehicle

Israel has a bargaining chip with Golan Heights

Israel has a bargaining chip with Golan Heights

Will Israel's seizure of Syrian land thwart future friendly ties with Damascus and other Arab governments?
PoliticsDecember 21, 2024
Children in Gaza receive food in a soup kitchen in Gaza

What children in Gaza wish for most

What children in Gaza wish for most

Most have lost family and friends. And with schools closed, they're also losing their education.
SocietyDecember 20, 202402:20 min
Anita Tucker talks to DW in Israel.

Ultranationalist Israelis want to resettle Gaza

Ultranationalist Israelis want to resettle Gaza

As new ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are underway, ultranationalist Israelis hope to reestablish settlements.
ConflictsDecember 20, 202405:11 min
Iris-T anti-aircraft missiles from the German manufacturer Diehl Defense

German arms exports: Churches question license

German arms exports: Churches question license

German arms exports have risen sharply, including to the Middle East. Both major churches have now spoken out.
PoliticsDecember 19, 2024
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In the spotlight

Macabit Mayer, aunt of two hostages held in Gaza, speaks into a DW microphone

Israelis split on price for return of hostages

A ceasefire with Hezbollah has revived hopes for the hostages' return. But what concessions are Israelis ready to make?
ConflictsDecember 6, 202402:48 min
Ioan Fodor, an orthopedic surgeon at Bucharest Children's Hospital, points to an X-ray on a computer screen.

Gaza's wounded treated in Romania after rare evacuation

The chance to get treatment for his injured daughter in Romania leaves a father worried about his wife left in Gaza.
ConflictsDecember 2, 202403:28 min
Two Leopard 2 A6 heavy battle tanks and a Puma infantry fighting vehicle of the Bundeswehr's 9th Panzer Training Brigade participate in a demonstration of capabilities in Munster, Germany

SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia

The Sweden-based peace research institute found that arms manufacturers' revenue rose in Russia and the Middle East.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2024
A woman in a headscarf looks at Cairo's skyline

'Gaza is my heart': Palestinians struggle with life in Egypt

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled to Egypt to escape the war in Gaza. Mona and her children are among them.
ConflictsNovember 14, 2024
A screenshot from a video showing riots, with the word False written in the top right corner

Fact check: Amsterdam video doesn't show attack on Israelis

A video of riots following the game between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv was misrepresented by media outlets.
PoliticsNovember 12, 2024
Two men sitting on chairs and the Iranian and Saudi flags

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.
ConflictsNovember 10, 2024
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