Israel and the crisis in the Middle East +++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

Israel and the crisis in the Middle East The Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza has killed tens of thousands and triggered a dire humanitarian situation. Israel closes 6 UNWRA-operated schools in east Jerusalem Fanny Facsar in Jerusalem 2 hours ago2 hours ago Many Palestinian children in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem will not be able to finish their school year. They attend schools run by UNWRA, which Israel has closed. DW's Fanny Facsar went to Shufat refugee camp to speak with students affected by the closure. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-closes-6-unwra-operated-schools-in-east-jerusalem/video-72674108 © 2025 Deutsche Welle German Chancellor Merz criticizes Israel attacks on Gaza Alex Gerst 5 hours ago5 hours ago The unusually strong comments from a German leader have added to the international pressure on Israel as it intensifies its ongoing offensive in an attempt to destroy Hamas. https://www.dw.com/en/german-chancellor-merz-criticizes-israel-attacks-on-gaza/video-72678451 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Amid calls for arms embargo, who supplies Israel's weapons? Matthew Ward Agius 20 hours ago20 hours ago Spain has called for an arms embargo on Israel, as violence in Gaza escalates. But real pressure would require action from three major weapons exporters. https://www.dw.com/en/amid-calls-for-arms-embargo-who-supplies-israels-weapons/a-72675978 © 2025 Deutsche Welle