Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza

On October 7, 2023, the militant group Hamas led terrorist attacks against Israel, which responded by launching a war in Gaza. A fragile ceasefire began in October 2025, but the humanitarian situation remains dire.

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UN report condemns Israeli military action in Gaza

UN report condemns Israeli military action in Gaza

Despite a fragile ceasefire, violence in the Gaza Strip hasn’t stopped, and efforts toward lasting peace have stalled. Human Rights07/25/2026July 25, 202613:51 min

What’s holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?

What’s holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?

An international stabilization mission is to ensure the reconstruction of Gaza. So far, it lacks a political consensus.Politics07/22/2026July 22, 2026

Palestinians in Gaza: Stuck between Hamas and Israel

Palestinians in Gaza: Stuck between Hamas and Israel

Hamas plans to pass government control to Palestinian technocrats. How will that impact life in Gaza?Conflicts07/15/2026July 15, 2026

What’s behind Hamas’s move to dissolve Gaza government

What’s behind Hamas’s move to dissolve Gaza government

Hamas plans to hand over the government. Whether this will amount to more than political symbolism will depend on arms.Conflicts07/08/2026July 8, 2026

Shot in front of her class

Shot in front of her class

DW reports on a 9-year-old girl killed at a makeshift school, as Israel rejects UN findings on Gaza children. Conflicts07/08/2026July 8, 202605:28 min

Students leave Gaza to continue studies, others in limbo

Students leave Gaza to continue studies, others in limbo

Many months of war have shattered Gaza’s education system, leaving students desperate to continue their studies abroad.Politics07/05/2026July 5, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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France bans far-right Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir

The ban comes as global outrage grows over Israel’s treatment of activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.Human Rights05/24/2026May 24, 202606:14 min

Girls in Gaza box to cope with trauma, war and loss

In the heart of the devastated town of Khan Younis in Gaza, young girls are training to pursue their dream of boxing.Sports05/14/2026May 14, 20266 images

Germany: ‘Ulm 5’ on trial after attack on Israeli arms firm

Activists are on trial for a break-in at an Israeli arms company. They say they were trying to obstruct a genocide. Law and Justice05/10/2026May 10, 2026

First Gaza municipal vote in decades held in only one city

It’s the first vote in Gaza in more than 20 years — in the midst of war, displacement and devastation.Politics04/26/2026April 26, 202604:58 min

Israeli ambassador: ‘Only a strong Israel can achieve peace’

In an interview with DW, Israel’s ambassador to Germany defends the military strikes against Iran and Lebanon. Conflicts04/22/2026April 22, 2026

South Africa’s case against Israel has ‘changed’ minds

South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says that Israel’s “aggression” against Palestinians is “heartbreaking.”Politics04/17/2026April 17, 202630:03 minAll content (2564) on this topic

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