The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Israeli prime minister does not rule out further strikes against Hizbollah and Houthi rebels
There are fears that trying to force the group to give up its weapons will trigger a new conflict
NGOs are being forced to re-register with authorities under new rules that require listing all Palestinian staff
Military launched barrage of overnight attacks in response to killing of Israeli soldier
Apparent intensification of Israel’s aerial campaign comes as US envoy travels to Beirut for talks over militant group’s future
Testimonies from former detainees spotlight worsening conditions since October 7 2023 attack
Palestinian militants deny responsibility for Rafah attack and delays in releasing hostage remains as peace accord frays
Israel says its latest post-ceasefire attack in Gaza was targeting an Islamic Jihad militant
Some countries voiced concerns over Donald Trump’s decision to name former UK prime minister to ‘board of peace’
Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner all visit Israel in campaign to enforce president’s Gaza deal
Move by parliament prompts heated exchanges between US, Arab allies and Israeli far right
Advisory opinion from top court follows de facto ban on UNRWA operating in devastated strip
US vice-president joins Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Israel after concerns over escalation in violence
Amyn Merchant to implement findings of probe into group’s work with Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Visit by US envoys comes day after series of attacks threatened to derail fragile accord
Military says it bombed dozens of targets after two soldiers killed in Hamas attack
Handover takes place as enclave’s civil defence accuses Israel of killing nine people
Marwan Barghouti, whom Palestinian admirers have called their ‘Mandela’, not part of Gaza deal swap
Gaza’s future hangs in the balance. But while a fragile ceasefire holds, it looks like Israel has lost influence over the peace process, writes Lawrence Freedman
Death of Major General Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari marks highest ranking casualty in conflict with Israel
Show of strength attempts to send message to Palestinians and truce mediators that group remains in control
Israel receives bodies of two more hostages, with 19 yet to be handed over
Following this week’s ceasefire and hostage releases, four books offer context on the war and pursuit of a lasting resolution in Gaza
Two journalists injured amid violent clashes with police in Udine
Palestinian militant group’s move comes after Israeli authorities said they would impose limits on aid into Gaza
