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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks, has exacerbated regional tensions in the Middle East. Fresh Tel Aviv protests press Netanyahu on hostage deal Irfan Aftab 09/21/2025September 21, 2025 Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday, calling for a hostage deal and an end to the Gaza war. With about 20 of remaining hostages thought to still be alive, families accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of endangering them by escalating the Gaza offensive. https://www.dw.com/en/fresh-tel-aviv-protests-press-netanyahu-on-hostage-deal/video-74078644 © 2025 Deutsche Welle UN chief Guterres urges Gaza ceasefire after genocide report Alex Footman 09/20/2025September 20, 2025 With international efforts to end the war in Gaza mired in diplomacy, those trapped in the Gaza Strip continue to face relentless hardship and a fight for survival. https://www.dw.com/en/un-chief-guterres-urges-gaza-ceasefire-after-genocide-report/video-74073078 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Germany walks tightrope over recognizing state of Palestine Christoph Hasselbach 09/20/2025September 20, 2025 Several Western countries want to recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly on Monday. While Germany is not among them, political pressure on the federal government is growing. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-walks-tightrope-over-recognizing-state-of-palestine/a-74070391 © 2025 Deutsche Welle