The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war and its wider impact on the Middle East.
US secretary of state notes progress in talks despite Hamas rejecting so-called ‘bridging’ text
A ceasefire deal in Gaza is the only way to put a stop to the region’s cycle of violence
Hardliner’s appointment could risk toughening the stance of both parties in ceasefire talks
Assault comes amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel
Masoud Pezeshkian vows a response for ‘crimes and insolence’ as US sends reinforcements to defend its ally
The internal probe investigated allegations against 19 employees in Gaza
PM openly at odds with defence establishment over agreement that could ease soaring tensions in region
He sees an opportunity to advance Israel’s interests in the region and to cement his position at home
Rejection of goods based on perceived political agendas over Israel-Gaza conflict hitting revenues
Fears grow of all-out war in region after assassinations linked to Israel
The northern Israeli port city is bracing for the militant group to bring war to its doorstep
Radar imagery and interviews show damage from cross-border attacks amid fears of escalating war
Al Akhbar accuses Washington’s envoy of misleading militant group
Pentagon details reinforcements after Biden reaffirms commitment to Netanyahu while stressing need for Gaza ceasefire
Country’s military capabilities have evolved since it last fought Hizbollah but so have those of the Iran-backed ‘axis of resistance’
Erdoğan adviser and communications chief accuses US platform of not allowing ‘messages of condolence’ for Ismail Haniyeh
For all its power, American influence is decidedly limited. But limited is not the same as non-existent
Country’s intelligence services have for decades tracked down and killed Palestinian militant group’s senior leadership
This time retaliation is likely to come on multiple fronts and it will be harder to intercept and contain
Hassan Nasrallah warns ‘red lines’ have been crossed, raising fears of a wider regional conflagration
IDF strikes last month targeted militant who masterminded October 7 attack
After the humiliation of October 7, intelligence services are hitting back where their enemies feel safest
The arch-enemies of Israel killed in twin strikes
Diplomats hold crisis talks in effort to stop full-blown war in reaction to killing of Hizbollah and Hamas leaders
Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has dramatically raised risk of escalation of hostilities
Strikes in Beirut and Tehran could plunge Israel and Iran deeper into dangerous cycle of escalation
