The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Military delays withdrawal as it carries out hundreds of operations during ceasefire with Hizbollah
Gazans to be allowed into the northern part of the Palestinian territory on Monday, ahead of the release of more hostages
Government says Hizbollah has not fully withdrawn so military exit will not be complete by Sunday
Negotiations take place ahead of deadline for IDF and militant group to pull back following devastating war
Following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, many Palestinians find only sand, twisted metal and shredded concrete where they used to live
Herzi Halevi’s departure over failure to protect country from Hamas attack triggers politically charged battle for control
Authorities launch operation as they seek a role in postwar Gaza
Hostages to be gradually released in exchange for Palestinian detainees under agreement that could end brutal conflict in Gaza
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violations
With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistance
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle East
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office
Strikes near Roman, Crusader and Ottoman sites flattened some and left others with ‘invisible’ damage
Scattered bodies and records of executions and other crimes laid bare in chaotic aftermath of rebel takeover
Few western intelligence officials say they would approve something similar to Israel’s pager attack
Boss of World Health Organisation among those present during Israel’s strike on Sana’a airport
Incursion by Israeli forces 8km north of UN ‘Blue Line’ adds to allegations of truce violations
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflicts
Hakan Fidan meets Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and says Donald Trump will back Turkey over Kurdish forces
Strikes on port and energy infrastructure aim to weaken Iran-backed group’s military capabilities
Ankara and Gulf states also criticise goal to ‘expand borders’ in annexed territory after Syria rebels toppled regime
Defence minister calls on IDF to prepare for winter while US and Turkey meet to shore up fight against Isis
Human rights group criticises attacks on civilians where no evidence was found of any potential military targets
