The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war and the occupied Palestinian territories.
We must unite as a global community with a singular objective — release the hostages and agree to a ceasefire deal
Palestinian militant group’s assault sparked war in Gaza that has spread across the Middle East
International criticism of the Gaza war has led many Israelis to retreat inwards. Feeling abandoned, they have backed the government’s military campaigns
Beirut hit overnight with intense wave of air strikes against Hizbollah including targets near airport
War has led to private traders navigating black market and hiring armed guards to bring goods into strip
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon
The US president had hoped to disentangle from the Middle East. But the turbulence in the region could influence the election and define his legacy
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the region
Our peace proposal may be outside of consensus thinking but it could help end this conflict for both our peoples
Military aimed to kill heir apparent to Hassan Nasrallah in one of the heaviest bombardments of the Lebanese capital
US officials believe response to Iranian strike will be measured enough to avoid escalation
Satellite data shows more than 3,100 buildings affected as intense wave of attacks kills over 1,300 people
Iran launches missile attacks on Tel Aviv as Israel moves troops into Lebanon
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to strike back after dozens of Iranian missiles sent to Israeli targets
Barrage sends Brent crude up amid concerns of wider war in critical energy region
Uncontrolled escalatory cycles are the building blocks of wider war
Tehran’s attack came hours after Israel began ground offensive in Lebanon against Hizbollah
From exploding pagers to Iranian ballistic missile barrages, the events pushing a region to all-out conflict
Shooting in south Tel Aviv comes just before Iran’s rockets fly through sky
With American policy in the Middle East in tatters, Donald Trump could be the principal beneficiary of escalation in the region
IDF issues evacuation notices for almost 30 towns and villages in country’s south
Israeli military announces ‘targeted’ raids following assassination of militant group’s leader
Planned incursion said to be limited with the aim of clearing Hizbollah infrastructure
Netanyahu’s military gains are no substitute for a strategy to end cycle of conflict
Move comes amid suggestions of possible ground offensive and first air strike on capital since 2006
