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Israel and the Hamas militant group paused the war in Gaza after agreeing to a ceasefire deal. Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan and Egypt are among regional powers affected by the conflict. Israeli tanks roll into West Bank for first time in decades Irfan Aftab 4 hours ago4 hours ago Israeli tanks are have entered Jenin in the north of the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than two decades. https://www.dw.com/en/israeli-tanks-roll-into-west-bank-for-first-time-in-decades/video-71751778 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Were first EU-Israel talks since Gaza war business as usual? Rosie Birchard 15 hours ago15 hours ago Israel's foreign minister met EU officials amid concerns over violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza's future. https://www.dw.com/en/were-first-eu-israel-talks-since-gaza-war-business-as-usual/a-71749871 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Germany: Suspected Hamas cell members face terrorism trial Timothy Jones with dpa, AFP 02/25/2025February 25, 2025 Four men suspected of belonging to a clandestine Hamas cell are charged with preparing terror attacks in Europe. They are accused of creating arms depots under orders from the Palestinian Islamist group's armed wing. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-suspected-hamas-cell-members-face-terrorism-trial/a-71738477 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Middle East: Gaza ceasefire back on after hostage deal Published 3 hours agoPublished 3 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agreed overnight to resume a prisoner swap, meaning the fragile ceasefire in Gaza can continue. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-gaza-ceasefire-back-on-after-hostage-deal/live-71752332 © 2025 Deutsche Welle