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
Hospital in southern Lebanon hit by a strike shortly after warning to evacuate
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure
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
Speculation about targets is growing as the region grapples with what comes next
Our peace proposal may be outside of consensus thinking but it could help end this conflict for both our peoples
US officials believe response to Iranian strike will be measured enough to avoid escalation
Without US support, analysts believe the Israeli air force will struggle to mount a successful operation
Resumption following factional power struggle helps allay concerns over potential disruption from Middle East conflict
IDF is widely expected to strike the Islamic republic following missile barrage
Leaders had sought détente with west but concluded that IDF assault on Hizbollah left them looking weak
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
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
The country’s leaders have often rued putting boots on the ground in fights against Palestinian and Shia militants
Waves of people forced to flee their homes overwhelm country battered by five-year economic crisis
Israeli military announces ‘targeted’ raids following assassination of militant group’s leader
Netanyahu’s military gains are no substitute for a strategy to end cycle of conflict
Regional tensions will remain high with neither Netanyahu’s coalition nor the Palestinians ready for a settlement
Also in this newsletter: how pro-Russia sentiment is spreading in Italy — and elsewhere in Europe
Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah shakes militant group and raises fears of civil strife in a fragile nation
