Palestine
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
Middle East
February 13, 2018
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?
The recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria have sparked concerns of a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. DW spoke with…
Sisi urges US to push Israeli-Palestinian peace process forward
Egypt
February 13, 2018
Sisi urges US to push Israeli-Palestinian peace process forward
During a meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday in Cairo, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that…
Israel risks ‘perpetual occupation and conflict’: German Foreign Minister
Middle East
February 1, 2018
Israel risks ‘perpetual occupation and conflict’: German Foreign Minister
Germany’s foreign minister ended a 15-hour trip to Israel warning the country against abandoning a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian…
US designates Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh an international terrorist
Middle East
February 1, 2018
US designates Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh an international terrorist
The US has accused Ismail Haniyeh of involvement in Hamas militants’ attacks on Israelis and Americans. The group countered that…
EU pledges €42.5 million in aid to Palestinians
Middle East
February 1, 2018
EU pledges €42.5 million in aid to Palestinians
The EU has promised an extra €42.5 million to Palestinians for state-building efforts. The aid comes after the US decision…
Israel vows to retain West Bank control in any peace deal
Middle East
February 1, 2018
Israel vows to retain West Bank control in any peace deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israel will retain security control over the Palestinians as part of any future…
Israel seeks to establish embassies in ‘moderate’ Arab countries: Israel Defense Minister
Middle East
January 31, 2018
Israel seeks to establish embassies in ‘moderate’ Arab countries: Israel Defense Minister
Israel seeks to open embassies in all ‘moderate’ Arab countries, Sputnik Russian news agency quoted Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman…
Israelis sue New Zealanders over Lorde boycott
Middle East
January 31, 2018
Israelis sue New Zealanders over Lorde boycott
An Israeli legal rights group said Wednesday it is suing two New Zealanders for allegedly convincing the pop singer Lorde…
Gaza resident finds ancient graves in vegetable plot
Archaeology
January 28, 2018
Gaza resident finds ancient graves in vegetable plot
An ancient burial complex consisting of nine graves has been found in a Gaza Strip garden after flash-flooding uncovered access…
21 groups warn US against Palestinian refugee funding cuts
Middle East
January 25, 2018
21 groups warn US against Palestinian refugee funding cuts
The leaders of 21 international humanitarian groups have urged the US to reconsider its decision to withhold $65 million from…