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Israel-Gaza fighting: What you need to know

People in flack jackets and helmets near a burned, burnt-out building — Image: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa/picture alliance

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Timeline: How the current Israel-Hamas conflict has expanded

A now nearly two-week battle between the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel has created a humanitarian crisis. The conflict is is growing in scope and showing no signs of abating.

Who is Hamas? Who supports Hamas? What you need to know

Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, repeatedly attacking Israel. It has a number of foreign allies. But where does the terror group get the money and supplies to do it?

Fact check: Children used as a propaganda tool in the Israel-Gaza crisis

Fathers cradling their babies, women mourning over the dead bodies of children — as the situation in Gaza and Israel escalates, more and more images emerge. But not all of them are real. DW analyzes some viral posts.

Middle East seeks a mediator as Israel strikes Gaza

The latest round of violence in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is dragging on — with no sign of a ceasefire. International leaders have called for peace negotiations, but who would lead them?

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