Middle East

Gaza: One Year of Reporting (2024)

On 7 October 2023, Hamas entered and attacked Israel. The conflict in Gaza raises unprecedented questions for media outlets about the reliability of images.

Germany: Berlin and the Middle-East conflict (2024)

Berlin's Jews, Israelis and Palestinians have lived in fear and anger. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased, while police have dealt harshly with pro-Palestinians.

Syria: Raqqa after the War (2023)

Four years ago, the US-led coalition in Syria destroyed Islamic State's last bastion in Raqqa. But there is a lot of work to do to keep the peace.

Israel: Tel Aviv and October 7 (2024)

The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how those in Tel Aviv have reacted to the subsequent war.

The Middle East: The terror of Hamas and Israel’s war in Gaza (2024)

How was the attack on the Israeli state prepared? How was it even possible? The documentary film analyzes the failures of intelligence services, politics and the army.

Lebanon: A year after Beirut’s deadly blast

The huge shock wave destroyed large parts of the city. 200 people died, over 6,500 were injured and thousands of people were made homeless.

Palestine: Gaza, the war and its consequences 

The war waged by Israel in response to the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023 has divided the international community.

Israel and Palestine: who owns Jerusalem?

Has US President's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel exacerbated the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians?

Dubai: a miracle or mirage?

This small state has become home to superlatives: the biggest building, the largest airport, the tallest hotel, the richest horse race.

Qatar: the social circumstances of migrant laborers

Migrant workers from across the world built the football stadiums in Qatar - in dubious conditions. This is their story.

Iran: political protests

How does an uprising transform into a revolution? Lessons from Iran’s own history offer some clues.