Steve Witkoff meets Qatari officials in Doha as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ without Israel-Hamas deal
Polish premier insists ICC warrant will not be enforced after President Duda demands immunity for Israeli leader
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
Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle East
Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimes
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office
There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militants
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
Attack on Kamal Adwan comes as Israel steps up offensive that began in October
Few western intelligence officials say they would approve something similar to Israel’s pager attack
Prime minister’s wife accused of harassing witnesses and obstructing justice in her husband’s corruption cases
Boss of World Health Organisation among those present during Israel’s strike on Sana’a airport
Israel has achieved military success, but only peace can guarantee its security
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
Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas
Hakan Fidan meets Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and says Donald Trump will back Turkey over Kurdish forces
A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact on the Middle East
Human Rights Watch alleges attacks on infrastructure and repair workers contribute to thousands of deaths
Strikes on port and energy infrastructure aim to weaken Iran-backed group’s military capabilities
Bezalel Smotrich and ultranationalists in cabinet criticise renewed push for an agreement
