The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas
Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites
‘Generals’ Plan’ calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining treated as combatants and denied aid
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentary
Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by Hizbollah
Israeli forces continue fierce bombardment and increase offensive in north of Gaza Strip
IDF land war has moved from Gaza’s urban ruins to the steep hillsides and tangled bush where Hizbollah held sway
Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacks
Hamas and IDF engage in pitched battles as militants try to regroup
Attacks wounding members of Unifil force along de facto Lebanon border have drawn international condemnation
After the offensive in Gaza and invasion of Lebanon, the longtime premier is now weighing whether or how to strike at Iran
More than 100 wounded as heart of Lebanese capital struck for second time in under two weeks
The three mediators thought they were on the cusp of a deal to prevent the Middle East conflict spreading. They were mistaken
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
More than 2mn people live in Gaza. Now almost all of them are seeking refuge
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
