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
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
US vice-president criticised from all sides over failure to achieve ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and Hizbollah
Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah shakes militant group and raises fears of civil strife in a fragile nation
Targeting of Yemeni rebels accompanies fresh attacks on Hizbollah militia in Lebanon
But escalating the conflict further is more likely to lead to regional chaos
Militant leader targeted after a year of intensifying conflict
Lebanese families flee their homes in the middle of the night to escape Israel’s bombardment
Assassination comes as Israel prepares to mark anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack which killed 1,200 people
The killing of Hizbollah’s leader brings mixed emotions for the Lebanese but ups the danger
Assassination of long-standing leader is latest step in plan that has sparked panic and mayhem
Biggest attack on Lebanese capital in offensive said to have targeted group’s commander, Hassan Nasrallah
Countries across the Middle East regard containing the war between Israel and Hizbollah as a western responsibility
Washington reacted with frustration to Israeli prime minister’s insistence on continuing to strike Hizbollah with ‘full force’
A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact
Prime minister casts doubt on US-led efforts to bring about a ceasefire and prevent war spreading across the region
Many Haifa residents support offensive against Hizbollah even as rockets land around them
