The Week in Pictures: January 5 - 12, 2024

Wael Dahdouh, Al-Jazeera bureau chief in Gaza, mourns over the body of his dead son Hamza, who also worked as a journalist for Al Jazeera and was killed in an Israeli air strike on Rafah. Dahdouh has previously lost his wife, two other children and a grandson and was injured himself during the war. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Wael Dahdouh, Al-Jazeera bureau chief in Gaza, mourns over the body of his dead son Hamza, who also worked as a journalist for Al Jazeera and was killed in an Israeli air strike on Rafah. Dahdouh has previously lost his wife, two other children and a grandson and was injured himself during the war. Mohammed Talatene/dpa

From the US-UK military strikes against the Houthi in Yemen, to the killing of the son of Gaza's Al-Jazeera bureau chief, the visit of German ministers to the Middle East and the Golden Globe Awards, dpa international presents its Pictures of the Week.

Press vests are placed over the bodies of Palestinian journalists Hamza Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuraya, who were killed in an Israeli air strike on Rafah. Hamza is the son of Al-Jazeera bureau chief in Gaza, Wael Dahdouh, who has previously lost his wife, two other children and a grandson and was injured himself during the war. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Press vests are placed over the bodies of Palestinian journalists Hamza Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuraya, who were killed in an Israeli air strike on Rafah. Hamza is the son of Al-Jazeera bureau chief in Gaza, Wael Dahdouh, who has previously lost his wife, two other children and a grandson and was injured himself during the war. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
A handout photo supplied by Ministry of Defence showing a RAF Typhoon FGR4 taking off from RAF Akrotiri to conduct strikes against military targets in Yemen. The USA and Great Britain, with the support of other allies, "successfully" attacked Huthi rebel positions in Yemen on Friday night. -/Ministry Of Defence via PA Media/dpa
A handout photo supplied by Ministry of Defence showing a RAF Typhoon FGR4 taking off from RAF Akrotiri to conduct strikes against military targets in Yemen. The USA and Great Britain, with the support of other allies, "successfully" attacked Huthi rebel positions in Yemen on Friday night. -/Ministry Of Defence via PA Media/dpa
Injured Palestinians are treated at Al-Aqsa Hospital after Israeli air strikes in Deir al Balah. Ali Hamad/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Injured Palestinians are treated at Al-Aqsa Hospital after Israeli air strikes in Deir al Balah. Ali Hamad/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Palestinian gunmen attend the funeral of the Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. Seven Palestinians were killed early on Sunday during an Israeli airstrike on Jenin. Ayman Nobani/dpa
Palestinian gunmen attend the funeral of the Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. Seven Palestinians were killed early on Sunday during an Israeli airstrike on Jenin. Ayman Nobani/dpa
Smoke rises from damaged buildings in the northern Gaza Strip seen from southern Israel as fighting between Israeli troops and Islamist Hamas militants continues. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Smoke rises from damaged buildings in the northern Gaza Strip seen from southern Israel as fighting between Israeli troops and Islamist Hamas militants continues. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Pro-Iranian Hezbollah supporters carry the coffin of the party top commander Wissam Tawail during his funeral procession in the southern Lebanese village of Khirbit Selem. Tawil is the highest-ranking Hezbollah commander to be killed since the eruption of the cross-border conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon on October 8, and the second high-profile assassination to take place in Lebanon in two weeks. Marwan Naamani/dpa
The child Hamsa Shaban seven years old, receives treatment after getting injured as a result of a missile strike targeted the city of Idlib by the Syrian regime. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
The child Hamsa Shaban seven years old, receives treatment after getting injured as a result of a missile strike targeted the city of Idlib by the Syrian regime. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Robert Habeck (C), German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, hugs a woman after she tells her story about her experiences on 7 October 2023 in a bunker in Sderot. Sderot lies on the border with the Gaza Strip. The city was attacked by Hamas fighters on 7 October 2023. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Robert Habeck (C), German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, hugs a woman after she tells her story about her experiences on 7 October 2023 in a bunker in Sderot. Sderot lies on the border with the Gaza Strip. The city was attacked by Hamas fighters on 7 October 2023. Kay Nietfeld/dpa
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (C) talks to staff at the German Embassy during a visit to the border crossing to the Gaza Strip in Rafah. Michael Kappeler/dpa
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (C) talks to staff at the German Embassy during a visit to the border crossing to the Gaza Strip in Rafah. Michael Kappeler/dpa
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) receives the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in AlUla. -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) receives the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in AlUla. -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
A man mourns next to the coffins during a funeral ceremony for the victims of the recent explosions that struck a crowd commemorating Iranian top commander Soleimani, at the Saheb al-Zaman mosque. On the 4th anniversary of the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani, two explosions killed more than 70 people and wounded another 171 near the mausoleum dedicated to him. Iranian Presidency/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Tractors stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate. In response to the German government's austerity plans, the farmers' association has called for a week of action with rallies and rallies starting on January 8. It is to culminate in a major demonstration in the capital on January 15. Monika Skolimowska/dpa
Tractors stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate. In response to the German government's austerity plans, the farmers' association has called for a week of action with rallies and rallies starting on January 8. It is to culminate in a major demonstration in the capital on January 15. Monika Skolimowska/dpa
Numerous Deutsche Bahn ICE trains are stand on the tracks of the DB Fernverkehr plant in Hamburg-Langenfelde/Stellingen where the GDL train drivers' union began a multi-day strike. Christian Charisius/dpa
Numerous Deutsche Bahn ICE trains are stand on the tracks of the DB Fernverkehr plant in Hamburg-Langenfelde/Stellingen where the GDL train drivers' union began a multi-day strike. Christian Charisius/dpa
European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen (L) and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo arrive for a plenary meeting for the launch of Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, at the Egmont Palace. Benoit Doppagne/Belga/dpa
European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen (L) and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo arrive for a plenary meeting for the launch of Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, at the Egmont Palace. Benoit Doppagne/Belga/dpa
Republican presidential candidates Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley take part in the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Kyle Mazza/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Republican presidential candidates Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley take part in the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Kyle Mazza/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Officials sort ballot papers and boxes in preparation for the Indonesian Presidential elections, at Ware House of Indonesian Election Committee in Tangerang Selatan. Donal Husni/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Officials sort ballot papers and boxes in preparation for the Indonesian Presidential elections, at Ware House of Indonesian Election Committee in Tangerang Selatan. Donal Husni/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (C) holds hands with candidates running for the Members of the Legislative during a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally. Taiwan presidential elections and Legislative elections are scheduled for 13 January 2024. Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (C) holds hands with candidates running for the Members of the Legislative during a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally. Taiwan presidential elections and Legislative elections are scheduled for 13 January 2024. Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Soldiers take part in a military parade to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi army in the Grand Festivities Square inside the Green Zone in Baghdad. Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa
Soldiers take part in a military parade to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi army in the Grand Festivities Square inside the Green Zone in Baghdad. Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa
Christine Strobl, daughter of Wolfgang Schauble, speaks at the funeral service for Wolfgang Schauble. Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa
Christine Strobl, daughter of Wolfgang Schauble, speaks at the funeral service for Wolfgang Schauble. Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa
Sony/Honda show their inside look of sensors car on the first day of the 2024 CES show(Consumer Electronic Show). Gene Blevins/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Sony/Honda show their inside look of sensors car on the first day of the 2024 CES show(Consumer Electronic Show). Gene Blevins/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
French President Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Former President of the European Commission Jacques Delors at the Hotel National des Invalides. Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium via ZUMA Press/dpa
French President Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Former President of the European Commission Jacques Delors at the Hotel National des Invalides. Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium via ZUMA Press/dpa
(L-R) Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern, Markus Soeder, Bavarian Minister President, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Supervisory Board of FC Bayern, Herbert Hainer, President of FC Bayern, Uli Hoeness, Honorary President of FC Bayern, Ulrike Scharf, Bavarian Minister of Social Affairs and Florian Herrmann, Head of the State Chancellery, signing the Bavarian State Government's book of condolence in the Court Chapel of the Residence. Beckenbauer died on Sunday at the age of 78. Tobias Hase/dpa
People attend the funeral for former player and former coach of the Brazilian national team Mario Zagallo, whose body was laid to rest at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in Barra da Tijuca. Saulo Angelo/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
People attend the funeral for former player and former coach of the Brazilian national team Mario Zagallo, whose body was laid to rest at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in Barra da Tijuca. Saulo Angelo/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic in action using a tennis wheelchair during a Night with Novak and Friends’ charity tennis matches at Rod Laver Arena. Joel Carrett/AAP/dpa
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic in action using a tennis wheelchair during a Night with Novak and Friends’ charity tennis matches at Rod Laver Arena. Joel Carrett/AAP/dpa
Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Salernitana and Juventus at the Arechi Stadium. Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Salernitana and Juventus at the Arechi Stadium. Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
(L-R) United Cup 2024 winner's Angelique Kerber, Alexander Zverev, and Team Germany Captain Torben Beltz pose for pictures with the trophy at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney. Team Germany won the second edition of the 2024 United Cup last night after defeating Team Poland 2-1 at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Bianca De Marchi/AAP/dpa
(L-R) United Cup 2024 winner's Angelique Kerber, Alexander Zverev, and Team Germany Captain Torben Beltz pose for pictures with the trophy at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney. Team Germany won the second edition of the 2024 United Cup last night after defeating Team Poland 2-1 at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney. Bianca De Marchi/AAP/dpa
Mountain bonfires burn on the rocky slopes around the town on Epiphany on the occasion of the Catholic Feast of Perpetual Adoration. Pia Bayer/dpa
Mountain bonfires burn on the rocky slopes around the town on Epiphany on the occasion of the Catholic Feast of Perpetual Adoration. Pia Bayer/dpa
A picture released by the North Korean state news agency (KCNA) on 08 January 2024 shows Kim Jong Un, North Korea's ruler, visiting the Kwangcheon Poultry Farm in North Hwanghae Province, with his daughter. -/KCNA/KNS/dpa
A picture released by the North Korean state news agency (KCNA) on 08 January 2024 shows Kim Jong Un, North Korea's ruler, visiting the Kwangcheon Poultry Farm in North Hwanghae Province, with his daughter. -/KCNA/KNS/dpa
(L-R) Actors Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef, winners of the Best Picture, Musical or Comedy award for "Poor Things" pose in the press room during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hiltonز Crash/imageSPACE via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
(L-R) Actors Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef, winners of the Best Picture, Musical or Comedy award for "Poor Things" pose in the press room during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hiltonز Crash/imageSPACE via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Sled dogs run on the track at the 24th International Sled Dog Race in the western town of Pullman City. Matthias Bein/dpa
Sled dogs run on the track at the 24th International Sled Dog Race in the western town of Pullman City. Matthias Bein/dpa