With Egypt’s blessing, Ibrahim al-Organi dominated trade into Gaza. Now the Bedouin leader has a security mission
Israeli PM says new stage would offer chance to move forces north to where tensions with Hizbollah have been growing
Saudis say many fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, as action promised against companies behind unofficial travel
A week of belligerent rhetoric underscores the threat of escalation
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Fears of all-out conflict between Israel and Hizbollah grow as US envoy holds crisis meetings in the region
Hawkish message designed to appeal to rightwing allies and US Republicans ahead of scheduled address to Congress
Body has overseen nation’s war in Gaza for the past eight months
The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever
Prime minister’s comments come as domestic criticism grows over his handling of the war
Former health minister looks to upset odds after being chosen as one of six candidates for this month’s vote
US says some gaps between Israel and Palestinian militants are ‘bridgeable’ — but others are not
Months of tensions boil over after UN chief adds Israeli military to blacklist for failing to protect children in conflict
Vote increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to bring an end to conflict
Resignation of centrist former general leaves Israeli prime minister even more beholden to far-right allies
Centrist former general calls for early elections and accuses Netanyahu of mismanaging war against Hamas
Hundreds of Palestinians killed and injured in gun battles and bombardment that accompanied operation
Guardian Council disqualifies prominent moderates but gives green light to one reformist MP
Health officials say medics were overwhelmed by fatalities after operation to free quartet captured on October 7
Israeli military officials say Hamas militants were using the facility that was sheltering displaced Palestinians
He has failed as a wartime leader and has no plan for securing the peace — his only goal is to stay in office and out of jail
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to restore security in north after surge in cross-border attacks
US president’s comments increase pressure on Israel’s prime minister to defy coalition critics and support peace plan
Now Netanyahu will have to choose between rebuffing the US president or accepting a deal in Israel’s long-term interest