The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Handover of Edan Alexander comes ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to Gulf
Washington-backed initiative would funnel aid into enclave with assistance of US private military contractors
Attacks come in retaliation after Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion airport on Sunday
Israel Defense Forces retaliate after militant group’s missile attack on Ben Gurion airport
Tensions surge across Middle East as missile fired by Yemen militant group lands near Ben Gurion airport
Benjamin Netanyahu says attack was warning to Damascus over threats to Druze minority
The US is conducting its largest bombardment since the war on Isis — with no clear endgame
Many Israelis fear a constitutional crisis is looming — but the prime minister also has his sights set on Iran
Adversaries will meet in Oman next week after ‘forward-looking’ negotiations in Rome
Raids on Friday were deadliest in Trump administration’s bombing campaign against Iran-backed movement
Shaken by October 7, the country is seizing territory and flattening villages to build buffer zones while routinely striking neighbours
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Bombing in Lebanon and Syria come alongside renewed military offensive in Gaza
Attacks in retaliation for rockets launched from Lebanon follow weeks of mounting hostilities across the Middle East
Exchange of fire threatens truce that ended 13 months of fighting
Israeli military’s renewed air strikes in Gaza kill more than 400 people, say Palestinian officials
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established control
The IDF is using excavators, tanks and bombs to take territory from neighbours and remake its borders
Ceremony in 55,000-seat stadium comes five months after veteran leader was killed in Israeli air strike
Operations stepped up by Israel military in northern West Bank after public transport is targeted
Tuesday’s deadline to pull out passes as Israel says its troops will stay in 5 ‘strategic’ locations
Decision to retain military forces in the country comes ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for Israel to withdraw
Demonstrations come as ceasefire between Israel and Shia militant group is due to enter next phase
Fading hopes of negotiations with US and sanctions relief send currency to record low
Weakened by war with Israel, the group is deploying a vast patronage network to strengthen its base
Israel hands over dozens of Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefire
