The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war and the occupied Palestinian territories.
More than 2mn people live in Gaza. Now almost all of them are seeking refuge
Biden does not push for rapid ceasefire as state department sees opportunity for fresh Lebanese presidential vote
UN agency for Palestinians among nominees 30 years after prize handed to architects of Oslo Accords
US has been pushing its ally to avoid attacking nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure
Gallant’s delayed trip raises concern it could affect co-operation with Washington over response to Iran’s missile strike
IDF signals an expanded ground offensive against Hizbollah
Escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hizbollah adds to history of displacement and occupation
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last month
Esmail Ghaani’s deputy insists he is ‘alive and well’ despite not being seen in public for more than a week
Missiles and rockets fired from Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen as conflict threatens to engulf entire region
International criticism of the Gaza war has led many Israelis to retreat inwards. Feeling abandoned, they have backed the government’s military campaigns
International criticism of the Gaza war has left many Israelis retreating inwards
Beirut hit overnight with intense wave of air strikes against Hizbollah including targets near airport
We must unite as a global community with a singular objective — release the hostages and agree to a ceasefire deal
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