The Week in Pictures: February 16-23, 2024

A man griefs next to the dead bodies of Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, following an Israeli attack on an entire residential neighbourhood in the Nuseirat. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
A man griefs next to the dead bodies of Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, following an Israeli attack on an entire residential neighbourhood in the Nuseirat. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.
  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.
  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.
  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.

From the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to the Munich Security Conference, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.

Palestinians inspect a vehicle destroyed by an Israeli military drone, where two persons were killed and others injured, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians inspect a vehicle destroyed by an Israeli military drone, where two persons were killed and others injured, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians inspect the destruction of Al-Farouq Mosque and other nearby houses caused by the Israeli bombardment, in the Shaboura camp. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians inspect the destruction of Al-Farouq Mosque and other nearby houses caused by the Israeli bombardment, in the Shaboura camp. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians mourn their relatives, who were killed amid the Israeli attacks, at Al-Najjar Hospital. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Palestinians mourn their relatives, who were killed amid the Israeli attacks, at Al-Najjar Hospital. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Palestinians gather at the site of Al-Farouq Mosque after an Israeli air strike causing the mosque to be severely ruined along with a number of nearby houses. Mohammed talatene/dpa
Palestinians gather at the site of Al-Farouq Mosque after an Israeli air strike causing the mosque to be severely ruined along with a number of nearby houses. Mohammed talatene/dpa
A truck loaded with German aid enters Gaza through the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
A truck loaded with German aid enters Gaza through the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
The body of a suspected attacker lies on the ground following a shooting incident in southern Israel, where at least two people died. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
The body of a suspected attacker lies on the ground following a shooting incident in southern Israel, where at least two people died. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Lebanese firefighters try to extinguish a fire that is still igniting following Israeli airstrikes on the area of Ghaziyeh near the southern Lebanese port city of Sidon. 14 people were wounded. The Israeli army spokesperson said pro-Iranian Hezbollah weapons depots were targeted in the raids on Ghaziyeh located about 60km (37 miles) north of the border with Israel. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Relatives mourn during the funeral procession of the Lebanese civilians who were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a building in the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh. Seven civilians from the same family were killed when an Israeli drone attacked a building in Nabatieh on 14 February, targeting top pro-Iranian Hezbollah commander Ali al-Debs and four of his guards. Marwan Naamani/dpa
People carry the coffins of Lebanese civilians, who were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a building in the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh, during their funeral procession. Seven civilians from the same family were killed when an Israeli drone attacked a building in Nabatieh on 14 February, targeting top pro-Iranian Hezbollah commander Ali al-Debs and four of his guards. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Protesters gather with signs in front of the Russian embassy following the death of Alexei Navalny. Leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison on Friday at the age of 47. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Protesters gather with signs in front of the Russian embassy following the death of Alexei Navalny. Leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison on Friday at the age of 47. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
A participant holds a sign with the words Putin you are the death during a prayer service for leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in prison while serving a 19-year sentence, at Schillerplatz in Stuttgart. Christoph Schmidt/dpa
A participant holds a sign with the words Putin you are the death during a prayer service for leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in prison while serving a 19-year sentence, at Schillerplatz in Stuttgart. Christoph Schmidt/dpa
Police watch people as they lay flowers at a monument dedicated to victims of political repression to honor the memory of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a day after news of his death. Andrei Bok/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Police watch people as they lay flowers at a monument dedicated to victims of political repression to honor the memory of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a day after news of his death. Andrei Bok/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Mourners gather in front of the Russian Embassy in Washington following the death of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Eric Kayne/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Mourners gather in front of the Russian Embassy in Washington following the death of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Eric Kayne/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, on stage at the Munich Security Conference. Leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison on Friday at the age of 47. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, on stage at the Munich Security Conference. Leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison on Friday at the age of 47. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, delivers a speech at the Munich Security Conference. Around 50 heads of state and government and more than 100 ministers from all over the world are expected to attend the 60th Munich Security Conference at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof from Friday to Sunday. Tobias Hase/dpa
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, delivers a speech at the Munich Security Conference. Around 50 heads of state and government and more than 100 ministers from all over the world are expected to attend the 60th Munich Security Conference at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof from Friday to Sunday. Tobias Hase/dpa
Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, leaves the Royal Courts of Justice, at the end of the first day of a two-day hearing in the extradition case of the WikiLeaks founder. Yui Mok/PA Wire/dpa
Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, leaves the Royal Courts of Justice, at the end of the first day of a two-day hearing in the extradition case of the WikiLeaks founder. Yui Mok/PA Wire/dpa
Candles are placed at the event "728 days of war" organized by Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna to commemorate the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Georg Hochmuth/APA/dpa
Candles are placed at the event "728 days of war" organized by Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna to commemorate the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Georg Hochmuth/APA/dpa
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the ceremony of presenting state awards to military units and units of the Aerospace Forces at the Chkalovsky airfield. -/Kremlin/dpa
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the ceremony of presenting state awards to military units and units of the Aerospace Forces at the Chkalovsky airfield. -/Kremlin/dpa
Farmers stand on their tractors in front of the Greek parliament during a demonstration in the center of Athens. Socrates Baltagiannis/
Farmers stand on their tractors in front of the Greek parliament during a demonstration in the center of Athens. Socrates Baltagiannis/
Farmers throw tomatoes during a farmers protest to denounce their conditions and the European agricultural policy. Rober Solsona/EUROPA PRESS/dpa
Farmers throw tomatoes during a farmers protest to denounce their conditions and the European agricultural policy. Rober Solsona/EUROPA PRESS/dpa
Union Berlin's Kevin Volland (L) is fouled by Hoffenheim's Stanley N'Soki during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Union Berlin at the PreZero Arena. Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa
Union Berlin's Kevin Volland (L) is fouled by Hoffenheim's Stanley N'Soki during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Union Berlin at the PreZero Arena. Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa
Lazio's Taty Castellanos (R) and Bologna goalkeeper Lucasz Skorupski battle for the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Bologna at the Olimpic Stadium. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
Lazio's Taty Castellanos (R) and Bologna goalkeeper Lucasz Skorupski battle for the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Bologna at the Olimpic Stadium. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
Union Berlin fans repeatedly throw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest against the German Football League's (DFL) plans to bring in investors during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Union Berlin at the PreZero Arena. Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa
Union Berlin fans repeatedly throw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest against the German Football League's (DFL) plans to bring in investors during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Union Berlin at the PreZero Arena. Jan-Philipp Strobel/dpa
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium. Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium. Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa
Manchester City's Erling Haaland attempts a shot on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
Manchester City's Erling Haaland attempts a shot on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
Dortmund's Marco Reus (R) and Eindhoven's Johan Bakayoko battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund at Philips Stadion. Federico Gambarini/dpa
Dortmund's Marco Reus (R) and Eindhoven's Johan Bakayoko battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund at Philips Stadion. Federico Gambarini/dpa
Luton Town's Chiedozie Ogbene (L) scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Luton Town at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
Luton Town's Chiedozie Ogbene (L) scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Luton Town at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
A man in the audience disrupts the event while Hillary Clinton is in conversation at the Cinema for Peace "Special Evening with Hillary Clinton" at the Theater des Westens. Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa
A man in the audience disrupts the event while Hillary Clinton is in conversation at the Cinema for Peace "Special Evening with Hillary Clinton" at the Theater des Westens. Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa
Actors Esmail Mehrabi (L) and Lily Farhadpour hold a photo showing the two directors Maryam Moghaddam (L) and Behtash Sanaeeha during the photocall for the film "Keyke MahBoobe Man" (My Favorite Cake at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Soeren Stache/dpa
Actors Esmail Mehrabi (L) and Lily Farhadpour hold a photo showing the two directors Maryam Moghaddam (L) and Behtash Sanaeeha during the photocall for the film "Keyke MahBoobe Man" (My Favorite Cake at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Soeren Stache/dpa
(L-R) English actress Claire Rodgerson, British film director Ken Loach, screenwriter Paul Laverty, film producer Rebecca O'Brien and Dave Turner attend the attend the 77th British Academy Film Awards (Bafta Film Awards) at the Royal Festival Hall. Ian West/PA Wire/dpa
(L-R) English actress Claire Rodgerson, British film director Ken Loach, screenwriter Paul Laverty, film producer Rebecca O'Brien and Dave Turner attend the attend the 77th British Academy Film Awards (Bafta Film Awards) at the Royal Festival Hall. Ian West/PA Wire/dpa
US director Martin Scorsese receives the Honorary Golden Bear award during the 74th Berlinale film festival (Berlinale). Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa
US director Martin Scorsese receives the Honorary Golden Bear award during the 74th Berlinale film festival (Berlinale). Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa
"FCK AFD" is written on the underwear of musician Peaches as she arrives to attend the premiere of the film "Spaceman" during the 74th Berlinale Film Festival. Hannes P. Albert/dpa
"FCK AFD" is written on the underwear of musician Peaches as she arrives to attend the premiere of the film "Spaceman" during the 74th Berlinale Film Festival. Hannes P. Albert/dpa
Visitors walk at the Esplanade du Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower in the background, which is closed to the public on the fourth day of its staff's strike. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/dpa
Visitors walk at the Esplanade du Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower in the background, which is closed to the public on the fourth day of its staff's strike. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/dpa
A displaced Palestinian woman pets a cat outside of a tent. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
A displaced Palestinian woman pets a cat outside of a tent. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa