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Palestinians inspect a house that was destroyed following an Israeli air-strike in Rafah.

Middle East updates: Israel intensifies airstrikes on Rafah

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Iran: Rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death, says lawyer

Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation

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A Passover dinner table called 'Seder' with portraits of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza set up on chairs, during a protest calling for an immediate hostages release deal, outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, in Jerusalem.

A Passover dinner table called 'Seder' with portraits of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza set up on chairs, during a protest calling for an immediate hostages release deal, outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, in Jerusalem.

Israeli Jews mark Passover with war in Gaza ongoing

Israeli Jews mark Passover with war in Gaza ongoing

This year’s Passover is a somber occasion for Jews in Israel, as an estimated 130 hostages are still held in Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani with an official ceremony

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani with an official ceremony

Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains

Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains

Turkey's president visited Iraq for the first time in over a decade. Did the visit change an uneasy relationship?

People walk past an Israeli flag, after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 14, 2024

People walk past an Israeli flag, after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 14, 2024

Israeli economy moves toward normality despite the war

Israeli economy moves toward normality despite the war

The Israeli economy suffered a major contraction following October 7 but is showing signs of recovery.

Ahmad Khalefa, a lawyer and human rights activist, speaks to DW from an apartment in Haifa, where he is under house arrest.

Ahmad Khalefa, a lawyer and human rights activist, speaks to DW from an apartment in Haifa, where he is under house arrest.

Israeli Palestinian lawyer faces charges after Gaza protest

Israeli Palestinian lawyer faces charges after Gaza protest

Human rights lawyer Ahmad Khalefa was arrested after protesting against Israel's strikes on Gaza.

Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?

Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?

Israel has been bombing Syria covertly for years, trying to weaken anti-Israel forces. Will things escalate in Syria?

About a dozen soldiers in plain olive green uniforms stand to attention in a row, facing the camera, with several rifles in front of them

About a dozen soldiers in plain olive green uniforms stand to attention in a row, facing the camera, with several rifles in front of them

Israeli army unit a US sanction target over rights abuses

Israeli army unit a US sanction target over rights abuses

An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US financial support.

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A man points at an image of an airplane caught in extreme rainfall that is captioned "Dubai experiencing massive flooding after cloud seeding". The image is marked "False"

A man points at an image of an airplane caught in extreme rainfall that is captioned "Dubai experiencing massive flooding after cloud seeding". The image is marked "False"

Fact check: Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai floods?

Are cloud seeding and climate change to blame for the deluge in large parts of the Arabian Peninsula?

Cars are stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm hit Dubai.

Cars are stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm hit Dubai.

Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos

Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.

Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.

People waving flags at a demonstration

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.

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.

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.

Lebanese Army lines up a group of Syrians accused of illegally crossing into Lebanon from Syria

Lebanese Army lines up a group of Syrians accused of illegally crossing into Lebanon from Syria

Lebanon: Killing of official unleashes fury against Syrians

The murder of a local politician is still under investigation, but widespread accusations are already being politicized.