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Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most contested cities in the world. It is located on a mountainous plateau between the Mediterranean and Dead Sea.

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DW Studioaufnahme "To the point" vom 26.9.2024, Totale

DW Studioaufnahme "To the point" vom 26.9.2024, Totale

Israel vs. Hezbollah: Will there be all-out war in Lebanon?

After the escalation between Hezbollah and Israel: will there be all-out-war in Lebanon?

A view of land in Givat HaMatos in East Jerusalem where Israel is building new settlements

A view of land in Givat HaMatos in East Jerusalem where Israel is building new settlements

Israeli settlements on occupied land are illegal, ICJ rules

The UN's top court has issued an advisory on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, calling them illegal.

Israeli flags, homes and cars in the desert

Israeli flags, homes and cars in the desert

ICJ to rule on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory

The World Court will present an advisory opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

An older man with white hair, wearing a striped shirt, stands in the ruins of his house

An older man with white hair, wearing a striped shirt, stands in the ruins of his house

Palestinian home demolitions spike in east Jerusalem

Following the October 7 attacks by Hamas, the demolition of Palestinian homes has surged in occupied east Jerusalem.

Bashar Qaryuti, volunteer paramedic, Palestinian Red Crescent Society

Bashar Qaryuti, volunteer paramedic, Palestinian Red Crescent Society

Palestinians face increasing violence from Israeli settlers

Since the war in Gaza began, attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem have increased. DW reports.

Palestinians prepare for iftar, the fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan amid destruction

Palestinians prepare for iftar, the fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan amid destruction

Ramadan: Gaza war leaves Palestinians little to celebrate

For many Palestinians, this year's holy month of Ramadan is likely to be a somber one.

ICJ hearing on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

ICJ hearing on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

Hearings on Israel's Palestinian territory occupation begin

The World Court is set to open hearings on Israel's occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa in a red frock surrounded by priests, security and Catholic faithful

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa in a red frock surrounded by priests, security and Catholic faithful

Bethlehem: Small Christmas procession held despite Gaza war

This year's Christmas procession in the Holy Land is much smaller than usual, with decorations and festivities canceled.

Israeli police officers armed with automatic rifles at the scene of a violent incident in Jerusalem

Israeli police officers armed with automatic rifles at the scene of a violent incident in Jerusalem

Fatalities after gunmen open fire in Jerusalem

Three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded, with the militant Islamist group Hamas claiming responsibility.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe - 16 November 2023

A deal to retake power in Spain, the Dutch front-runner who does not want to be Prime Minister, David Cameron’s comeback and an update on Ukraine’s NATO membership bid. Also: an inter-faith initiative in Paris, a Living Library in Düsseldorf, intersecting migration journeys in Serbia and a tech summit in Lisbon.

People walk towards the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

People walk towards the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

Israel-Hamas war: Jerusalem's Old City sees slump in tourism

Jerusalem's tourism has dried up since Hamas' terror attacks on Israel. Both Arab and Israeli operators are suffering.

A composite image of an Israeli and Palestinian flag with a map of the Middle East: "Is this truly the least solvable conflict?" (headline)

A composite image of an Israeli and Palestinian flag with a map of the Middle East: "Is this truly the least solvable conflict?" (headline)

Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so hard to resolve?

Amid a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, DW looks at possible solutions to the complex issue.

A Palestinian and Israeli flag fly side-by-side

A Palestinian and Israeli flag fly side-by-side

What is the two-state solution?

An independent Palestinian state coexisting peacefully with Israel — that's the idea. But there are huge obstacles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's, seen here, judicial overhaul plans have split the nation since they were unveiled in January 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's, seen here, judicial overhaul plans have split the nation since they were unveiled in January 2023

Israel's top court hears first challenge to judicial reforms

In a first for Israel, all 15 Supreme Court judges are looking into an amendment that limits the court's power.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu looks down

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyanu looks down

Israel: Netanyahu underwent pacemaker surgery

Netanyahu's health crisis comes just as the Israeli parliament is set to vote on the judicial reforms bill.

Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters wave the national flag during a march to Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters wave the national flag during a march to Jerusalem

Thousands march into Jerusalem over planned judicial reforms

The protesters waved Israeli flags and chanted anti-government slogans while walking up the main highway to Jerusalem.

Members of the Armenian community, including two women, protest holding a yellow sign that reads: We Demand A Report!!!

Members of the Armenian community, including two women, protest holding a yellow sign that reads: We Demand A Report!!!

Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter faces upheaval

A shady real estate deal has Armenian Christians worried about the future of their neighborhood in east Jerusalem.

Israelis wave national flags during a march marking Jerusalem Day

Israelis wave national flags during a march marking Jerusalem Day

Israel: Nationalists march through Jerusalem

The controversial annual march went ahead with a heavy police presence and no major incidents.

Israeli security forces drag a woman on the grounds of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on April 5, 2023

Israeli security forces drag a woman on the grounds of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on April 5, 2023

What's behind hostilities at Jerusalem's holy site?

Incidents at Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount often ignited conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. DW looks at why.

Lebanese check a small bridge that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, in Maaliya village, south Lebanon, Friday

Lebanese check a small bridge that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, in Maaliya village, south Lebanon, Friday

Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket attack

The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas operations in retaliation for rocket attacks.

Israeli Border Police are deployed at Damascus Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem during a raid by police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Israeli Border Police are deployed at Damascus Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem during a raid by police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Jerusalem: Clashes as Israeli police enter Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli police said they entered the complex to disperse "agitators" who reportedly barricaded themselves at the site.

Car wreck at site of ramming attack in East Jerusalem

Car wreck at site of ramming attack in East Jerusalem

Israel: Car rams into East Jerusalem bus stop, killing 2

An Israeli police statement said the suspect was "neutralized," adding that five people were injured in the attack.

People stand near a police cordon in an area of East Jerusalem where a shooting took place on January 28

People stand near a police cordon in an area of East Jerusalem where a shooting took place on January 28

Israel plans new counterterrorism measures after attacks

Israel's government has said it would revoke state benefits and possibly ID cards of the families of known terrorists.

Israeli security personnel work near a scene of shooting attack

Israeli security personnel work near a scene of shooting attack

Israel vows 'strong' response to Jerusalem attacks

Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged a "strong, swift and precise" response following deadly attacks in Jerusalem.

Israeli emergency service personnel and security forces stand near a covered body at the site of a reported attack in a settler neighbourhood of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem

Israeli emergency service personnel and security forces stand near a covered body at the site of a reported attack in a settler neighbourhood of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem

Shooting at East Jerusalem synagogue kills seven

Israeli police say a Palestinian gunman killed seven people in a shooting outside a synagogue in Jerusalem.

Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Jerusalem's sacred site.

Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Jerusalem's sacred site.

Ben-Gvir's visit might strain Israeli ties with Arab nations

An Israeli minister's controversial visit to a sacred compound in Jerusalem has some worried about further conflict.

The Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City

The Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City

Why Jerusalem's holy site is in the spotlight once again

What does Itamar Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary mean for the region?

Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset

Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset

Ultra-nationalist minister visits Jerusalem holy site

The move is seen as a "provocation" by Palestinians, as well as Israeli opposition.

Dominique Lapierre

Dominique Lapierre

4 must-read books by Dominique Lapierre

The French author of "City of Joy," who has died at 91, wrote several books on world events and especially on India.

Buddhist monks at the Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini, Nepal

Buddhist monks at the Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini, Nepal

Pilgrimages: Journeys of self-discovery

This week, we present some of the world's most popular pilgrimages sites, including a few unconventional picks.

Israeli police inspect the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Israeli police inspect the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Explosions at Jerusalem bus stops kill one, injure several

The first blast occurred on the edge of the city while the second went off about half an hour later in Ramot.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog pose on the podium after Herzog assigned Netanyahu the task of forming a government in Jerusalem

Israel's President Isaac Herzog pose on the podium after Herzog assigned Netanyahu the task of forming a government in Jerusalem

Israel's president taps Netanyahu to lead a new government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government.

The Old City seen from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Israel

The Old City seen from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Israel

Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Canberra's support for both Israel and the Palestinian people remains "unwavering," said Australia's foreign minister.

A silhouette of a crime scene investigator shining a light at a wall in Jerusalem

A silhouette of a crime scene investigator shining a light at a wall in Jerusalem

Israel: Several wounded in Jerusalem shooting

A gunman opened fire on a bus near Jerusalem's Old City, wounding at least eight Israelis.

Israeli police confront mourners at the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Israeli police confront mourners at the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Israeli police to probe conduct at journalist's funeral

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock said she was "deeply shocked" by the events at Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral.

Mourners carry the casket of Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem as Israeli police and soldiers stand watch and give hand signals

Mourners carry the casket of Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem as Israeli police and soldiers stand watch and give hand signals

EU 'dismayed' by violence at journalist's Jerusalem funeral

Security forces and members of the public clashed repeatedly as pallbearers carried the journalist's coffin.

Israeli right wing activists with Israeli flags gather for a march in Jerusalem

Israeli right wing activists with Israeli flags gather for a march in Jerusalem

Israel: Police restrict banned far-right Jerusalem march

Israeli police have banned a flag-waving march that is considered a provocation to Palestinians.

An explosion is caused by Israeli airstrikes on a Hamas military base in town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip

An explosion is caused by Israeli airstrikes on a Hamas military base in town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip

Israel hits Gaza after reports of rocket attack

The Israeli army said it was reacting to a rocket it had intercepted a day before.

Israel police argue with a Palestinian worshipers as police cleared worshippers from outside the mosque

Israel police argue with a Palestinian worshipers as police cleared worshippers from outside the mosque

Several Palestinians arrested amid fresh Al-Aqsa violence

Violence broke out at Jerusalem's Temple Mount for the second time in just days.

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Scores injured in Israeli-Palestinian clash in Jerusalem

At least 152 people were wounded after Israeli police clashed with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque complex.

Israel's Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel's Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Jerusalem on edge amid religious celebrations

Major holidays for Jerusalem's Jews, Christians and Muslims are being overshadowed by fresh tensions and clashes.

Israeli settlers clash with Palestinians in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah

Israeli settlers clash with Palestinians in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah

Far-right lawmaker visit sparks uproar in east Jerusalem

An controversial lawmaker known for his incendiary comments about Palestinians set up a tent "office" in Sheikh Jarrah.

A woman looks at the ruins of a Palestinian house demolished by the Jerusalem municipality in the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah

A woman looks at the ruins of a Palestinian house demolished by the Jerusalem municipality in the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah

Israeli police evict Palestinian family in East Jerusalem

After the eviction, the disputed property was demolished to make way for a school for children with special needs.

The image that was shown on the Jerusalem Post website after it was hacked: on the top of he image a fist with a distinctive red ring from which a bullet-like rocket is falling. Below is a building that has just begun to explode. A message says "We are close to you where you do not think about"

The image that was shown on the Jerusalem Post website after it was hacked: on the top of he image a fist with a distinctive red ring from which a bullet-like rocket is falling. Below is a building that has just begun to explode. A message says "We are close to you where you do not think about"

Jerusalem Post site hacked as Iran marks killing anniversary

The Israeli news site is back to normal functioning after being hacked with a pro-Iran image.

Israeli police secure the area where a shooting took place in Jerusalem's old city

Israeli police secure the area where a shooting took place in Jerusalem's old city

Jerusalem: Shooting near holy site leaves 1 dead

Police said the attack took place near a shrine known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial

Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial

Women's national team members moved by Yad Vashem visit

The visit came a day after Germany struggled to beat Israel in a World Cup qualifying match.

A 2,700-year-old limestone toilet unearthed in Jerusalem

A 2,700-year-old limestone toilet unearthed in Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists unearth 2,700-year-old toilet

Israeli archeologists have partially excavated a toilet they believe dates to the seventh century BC.

The Al Kurd family is one of four Palestinian families facing imminent eviction

The Al Kurd family is one of four Palestinian families facing imminent eviction

Palestinians reject offer to end Jerusalem evictions threat

Judges put forward a proposal that would have seen four Palestinian families be granted "protected tenant" status.

A view of Sheikh Jarrah, behind barbed wire

A view of Sheikh Jarrah, behind barbed wire

Palestinians in east Jerusalem fear for their future

Palestinian families may soon be evicted from their homes in occupied east Jerusalem to make way for Israeli settlers.

A gathering of fans draped in the Israeli flag and the colors of Beitar football club

A gathering of fans draped in the Israeli flag and the colors of Beitar football club

Beitar Jerusalem cans football game with Barcelona

According to Beitar, Barcelona did not want to play in Jerusalem, prompting the Israeli club to cancel the game.