Infighting conservative camp has heightened amid push to unite against surprise reformist challenger
A week of belligerent rhetoric underscores the threat of escalation
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Israel needs a plan to stop armed group from remaining in power in Gaza
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
The enclave has suffered from cash shortages and looting
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Lenders robbed at gunpoint lose $120mn as Palestinians queue for days to rescue their own cash
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
A visual guide to the war
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
Decision by judicial authorities is latest setback for investigation into claims of corruption in European parliament
Investors split over options that range from deal with rival Ardonagh or putting together new rescue financing
Former health minister looks to upset odds after being chosen as one of six candidates for this month’s vote
The Liberian-flagged dry bulk carrier is taking on water and no longer under the command of its crew
US says some gaps between Israel and Palestinian militants are ‘bridgeable’ — but others are not
Chief Lars Barstad says any Gaza ceasefire would not immediately restore shipping
Months of tensions boil over after UN chief adds Israeli military to blacklist for failing to protect children in conflict
Foreign buyers attracted to the local currency debt of former pariahs such as Kenya and Pakistan
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
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