The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war.
Southern city crammed with more than 1mn displaced Gazans is also the stronghold for Hamas’s remaining forces
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Country divided over how and when to retaliate after drone-and-missile barrage launched by Islamic regime
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Full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences, and Israel could face a similar plight despite successful interceptions
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UK warns any escalation is in no one’s interest and would deepen insecurity in region
Whatever form direct retaliation takes, analysts warn there is a high risk of miscalculation — and further escalation
Its least bad options are a return to the status quo ante or carrying out a limited strike against military targets
Move marks Republican’s first big step to boost funding for Kyiv — but could face opposition
Senior Israeli military chief vows country will respond to Tehran’s attack
Jordan is facing scrutiny at home for helping to repel Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel
Israel should listen to allies who care about its security
Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington
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Netanyahu must weigh US calls not to escalate against demands by far-right allies for crushing retaliation
Netanyahu’s sense he has prevailed in this round may make him less rather than more risk averse
Israel and Iran’s attempts to restore military deterrence pull the region into escalating cycle of violence
G7 leaders and UN Security Council to meet as US seeks ‘co-ordinated diplomatic response’
US president reaffirms ‘ironclad’ backing for ally in call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus
Israeli settlers torch cars and buildings in Palestinian villages
Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls
Facing growing political pressure at home and abroad over the war in Gaza, the Israeli prime minister is as defiant as ever
Diplomatic push comes as Washington says Tehran is readying military response to strike on consulate
Ismail Haniyeh’s family is targeted on Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr
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