The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administration
Netanyahu has justified the incursion as a temporary move to protect Israeli citizens
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration
Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truce
US president-elect’s comments come as Gaza ceasefire talks fail to make progress
Lebanon’s capital was hit hard by bombing and an influx of displaced people but residents are rebuilding their lives
A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact, including in Lebanon
Rights groups and opposition politicians accuse government of U-turn to secure Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal
A deal to halt war between Israel and Hizbollah offers a glimmer of hope
Israeli military warns Lebanese civilians to stay away from border regions during first day of US-brokered deal to end conflict
Benjamin Netanyahu cited new weapons shipments as one reason for backing ceasefire with Hizbollah
Israel’s war aims in Lebanon were more modest than in Gaza, but the Israeli PM’s decision brings domestic political risks
Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation
Destroying the International Criminal Court is not in America’s interests
More than 1mn people live in tents with little protection from downpours and falling temperatures
Emboldened leader is in his strongest position at home since war began despite ICC arrest warrant
An arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister has exposed divisions among western leaders
Decision to seek prime minister’s arrest provokes rare display of unity in politically polarised country
Warrant also issued for former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Amos Hochstein’s trip to Israel comes after talks with Lebanese officials
Armed thieves who raid UN trucks are acting with Israel’s tacit support, officials say
Arab states hope close ties between Crown Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for Israel
Rampant aid theft prompts former authorities to attempt price controls and shoot rule-breakers as starvation looms
Benjamin Netanyahu reveals details in parliament despite US pressure to avoid targeting nuclear sites
Qatar no longer willing to host Palestinian militant group as Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel remain deadlocked
