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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. Israel to close West Bank crossing — Palestinian officials Zac Crellin with AFP, Reuters 22 hours ago22 hours ago Palestinian and Jordanian officials say Israel plans to close the West Bank Allenby Bridge Crossing "until further notice." Meanwhile, more than a dozen Palestinians were killed in Israel's latest assault on Gaza City. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-to-close-west-bank-crossing-palestinian-officials/a-74110983 © 2025 Deutsche Welle German foreign minister: UN General Assembly 'a vital forum' Michaela Kuefner in New York 22 hours ago22 hours ago As world leaders convene for the UN General Assembly in New York, a recent NATO airspace infringement by Russian fighter jets over Estonia was followed by Denmark reporting an apparent drone attack on Copenhagen Airport. DW's Michaela Küfner spoke with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul about the challenges facing the international community. https://www.dw.com/en/german-foreign-minister-johann-wadephul-nato-airspace-violation-russian-jets-denmark-airport-drones/video-74113053 © 2025 Deutsche Welle African countries seek increased influence at UNGA Isaac Mugabi 23 hours ago23 hours ago African leaders attending the UN General Assembly are advocating for a greater global role for the continent, Security Council reforms and Palestinian statehood. https://www.dw.com/en/african-countries-seek-increased-influence-at-unga/a-74109927 © 2025 Deutsche Welle