"No Place in Public Life" French Jews Fear They Must Hide Their Identities A division has run through France since the Hamas massacre of October 7. The number of anti-Semitic attacks on Jews has risen dramatically. But their top representative, Yonathan Arfi, refuses to hide. By Britta Sandberg in Paris 11 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Dubious CO2 Certificates What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests? In late November, the 2023 Climate Change Conference is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates. In preparation, a company from the host country is seeking to lease huge swaths of forest in Liberia to sell CO2 certificates. Locals are alarmed. By Heiner Hoffmann in Liberia 12 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
An Idol Loses Her Way Has Greta Thunberg Betrayed the Climate Movement? Is Greta Thunberg anti-Semitic, or just incredibly naive? Her comments in Amsterdam last weekend left little doubt as to where she stands on the Middle East conflict. The iconic activist's actions now threaten to divide the climate movement and the left. 24 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Jewish Life in Germany A Sudden, Ominous Sense of Insecurity Eighty-five years have passed since the Nazis launched their first comprehensive pogroms against Jewish life in Germany. This year, the Hamas massacre in Israel – and the lack of support many Jews across the country feel they have received – has revived old fears. 29 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Girding for Russian Attacks Ukraine Prepares Electricity Grid for Another Winter of War 7 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
"It Will Sow Hatred for a Century" The Middle East Cycle of Violence Continues to Breed Intolerance Seventy-five years have passed since the "Nakba," the sudden displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. For many, the current war in the Gaza Strip is awakening memories of that trauma. And they would like the world to take notice. By Bernhard Zand in Amman, Jordan, and Ramallah, West Bank 19 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Forgotten in Kyiv Support Slides for Ukraine in Wake of Middle East War 11 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Sabotage Operation in the Baltic Ukrainian Special Forces Officer Allegedly Involved in Nord Stream Attack Who is behind the attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea? An international investigation has now led for the first time to a former Ukrainian secret service agent, known as a maverick, who is believed to have been involved in the attack. 7 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Europe's Broken Asylum System Conditions for Migrants in Tunisia Further Deteriorate The EU is trying to outsource its migration problems and has entered into a partnership with Tunisia. But the situation there has grown dire, particularly for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Now, even the Tunisians themselves want to get out. By Heiner Hoffmann und Selene Magnolia (Photos) in El Amry, Tunisia 10 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Preparing for a Changing Climate Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City" As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011. Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water. By Jan Petter and Charlotte de la Fuente (Photos) in Copenhagen 9 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Anti-Western Sentiment Growing in Senegal "We Must Free Ourselves from France’s Stranglehold!" West Africa has seen a number of recent coup d'états. Might Senegal be next? The mood in the country is rapidly turning against France – and the change is primarily fueled by young people. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Dakar, Senegal 14 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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The Food of the Future "Grasshoppers Are More Valuable than Caviar" Insects could be the climate-friendly solution for providing the global population the protein it needs without destroying the environment. Business is already booming in Thailand. Is it possible it could become a trend in Europe, too? By Maria Stöhr and Lauren DeCicca (Photos) in Isaan, Thailand Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
War in the Middle East The Strategic Calculations of Israel's Enemies The animosity between Israel and Iran's proxy Hezbollah is deeply rooted. But despite the war in Gaza, Israel's northern border to Lebanon has not erupted into a second front. Why is Iran holding back? By Susanne Koelbl und Christoph Reuter in Beirut and Berlin Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni "Netanyahu Will Not Stay" The Hamas attack has deeply traumatized Israel, and the military's response in the Gaza Strip has shifted global opinion against the country, says Tzipi Livni. In an interview, Israel's former foreign minister explains why she still has hope for a better future. Interview Conducted by Thore Schröder Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Interview with a Palestinian and an Israeli "How Do You Take Revenge for a Dead Child? By Killing Other People’s Children?" Palestinian Bassam Aramin and Israeli Rami Elhanan have each lost a daughter in the Middle East conflict. Instead of succumbing to bitterness, they have joined hands to work for peace. How did they manage to overcome hatred? Interview Conducted by Jörg Schindler Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Between Bombs and Hope Families of Israeli Hostages Agonize over Fate of Loved Ones As Israeli ground troops move into the Gaza Strip, fears for the hostages taken by Hamas are growing. The decisions facing the country are growing more difficult by the day. By Muriel Kalisch, Alexander Sarovic und Thore Schröder Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Unwinnable War Israel Faces International Headwinds as Ground Offensive Continues The Israeli army has encircled Gaza City, while numerous civilians have been killed in airstrikes. How far can Israel go in its efforts to destroy Hamas? And how might this war end? Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
'Mediator, Not a Party' What Is the Hamas Chief Doing in Qatar? Qatar is an important NATO partner, but it also plays host to Hamas' political leader – to mediate, the country says. Doha's role has come under renewed scrutiny in Germany, to the annoyance of many officials in the Gulf nation. By Susanne Koelbl in Doha, Qatar Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Escalating Violence How Radical West Bank Settlers Are Driving Palestinians Out With Israel and the rest of the world looking at Gaza, radical Jewish settlers are attacking Palestinians in the occupied territories of the West Bank. Since the Hamas massacre, reports indicate that hundreds of Palestinians have been pushed off their land. By Thore Schröder and Lucas Barioulet (Photos) in the West Bank Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Deepening Fault Lines Middle East Conflict Tests the Postwar World Order The escalation in the Middle East has sparked anti-Western rage in many parts of the world. Many believe the U.S. and Europe are applying a double standard to Israel – and the deepening chasm between the West and the Global South poses a threat to the world order. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Anti-Semitism in Berlin "For the First Time, I Understand What it Means to be Jewish" Jews in Berlin are being spit on and swastikas are being scratched into their doorbells. Rabbis are covering up their kippa. Some in Berlin are beginning to wonder: Is it time to leave Germany? By Katrin Elger, Asia Haidar, Guido Mingels und Hannes Schrader Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
"Absolutely Appalling" A New Wave of Anti-Semitism Sweeps Across Germany Hamas' terror and Israel's counterattacks have unleashed levels of anti-Semitism not seen in years in Germany. Jews are living in fear and now wonder if they should leave the country. The political response so far appears to be doing little to change the situation. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Oppression in Russia Yegor's High Price for Protesting the War Sixteen-year-old Yegor Bazalzeikin threw a Molotov cocktail at a military recruitment office in protest against the war. His trial for terrorism started this week. The family's lives have been turned upside down. By Christina Hebel and Katya Kravets (Photos) in St. Petersburg and Otradnoye Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Uyghurs in China Filmmaker's Detention Shows That Arrests of Minority Continue Through its propaganda, China is trying to convince the world that the Uyghurs in the country are safe now. But the arrest of filmmaker Ikram Nurmehmet in Beijing shows that the opposite is true. By Christoph Giesen und Katharina Graça Peters in Beijing Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "We Have to Deport People More Often and Faster" In an interview, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines his support for Israel, discusses recent anti-Semitism events in Germany and outlines a tougher approach to migrants who overstay their welcome. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann und Dirk Kurbjuweit Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Crisis in the Middle East Diplomacy on the Precipice The war in Gaza could send shock waves around the world. A deep rift already runs between the West and the axis of dictatorships led by Russia's Putin and China's Xi. And both stand to profit from the chaos in the Middle East. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Interview with Ehud Barak "Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for the Biggest Failure in Israel's History" A former elite soldier and army chief, Ehud Barak also served as Israeli prime minister and later led the Defense Ministry. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he discusses the political failures leading up to the Hamas attack and the need for a ground offensive in Gaza. Interview Conducted By Alexandra Berlin und Thore Schröder in Tel Aviv Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Interview with Israel's EU Ambassador "We Can and We Will Wipe Out Hamas" How far will Israel go in the fight against Hamas? Israel's EU and NATO ambassador, Haim Regev, says the terrorist organization will be eliminated – and that Israel needs Europe's full support. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Xi and Putin in Beijing The Burgeoning Alliance between Russia and China Beijing claims to be neutral in the Ukraine war. In fact, though, Russia and China have been cooperating more closely than ever since the invasion, with Chinese money fast filling Moscow's war chest. The trend has broad implications. By Georg Fahrion, Christoph Giesen und Christina Hebel in Beijing and Moscow Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
When the Music Stopped Terror at the Festival of Love Hamas attacked the Universo Paralello trance festival at dawn. Thousands of people immediately started running for their lives. Not all of them made it. DER SPIEGEL spoke with survivors and families to reconstruct the horrific crime in the Negev Desert. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Return of Liberal Poland? Opposition Parties Secure Votes for New Government Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk appears set to become the country's next leader. With his likely election, it appears possible that a major bastion of right-wing populism in Europe has fallen. An Analysis by Jan Puhl Zur Merkliste hinzufügen