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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. UK plans to recognize Palestine if Israel doesn't stop war Nick Holdsworth 5 hours ago5 hours ago British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will recognize Palestine unless Israel takes significant steps to end the war in Gaza. https://www.dw.com/en/uk-plans-to-recognize-palestine-if-israel-doesnt-stop-war/video-73460181 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Desperation in Gaza grows as food supplies dwindle Tania Krämer | Mohammed al Madhoun in Gaza City 17 hours ago17 hours ago A group of global experts has issued an alert, saying famine is looming in Gaza amid growing evidence of widespread starvation. Despite Israeli promises to increase aid, people on the ground say little has changed. DW spoke to Palestinians about the daily struggle to find food. https://www.dw.com/en/desperation-in-gaza-grows-as-food-supplies-dwindle/video-73457767 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Middle East: Gaza famine 'playing out' — UN-backed monitor Amy Stockdale | Timothy Jones dpa, AFP, Reuters, AP, epd, KNA Published 07/29/2025Published July 29, 2025last updated 19 hours agolast updated 19 hours ago Food crisis experts have predicted "widespread death" if action is not taken to alleviate hunger in the Gaza Strip. Israel's foreign minister has rejected international pressure for a Gaza ceasefire. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-gaza-famine-playing-out-un-backed-monitor/live-73448186 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Middle East: Support grows for Palestinian statehood Chi-Hui Lin with AFP, AP, Reuters, dpa Published 3 hours agoPublished 3 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago More than a dozen countries have joined France in calling on more countries to recognize a Palestinian state amid the crisis in Gaza. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-support-grows-for-palestinian-statehood/live-73461048 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |