The latest news, analysis and opinion on the Israel-Hamas war.
Washington’s opposition kills Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus tensions intensify
A visual guide to the war
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomat
Fund expects growth in region to be a ‘lacklustre’ 2.6% this year as instability rises
Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
Also in this newsletter: Competition hawks fret over Enrico Letta’s plans for EU merger rules
Country divided over how and when to retaliate after drone-and-missile barrage launched by Islamic regime
Also in this newsletter: EU citizens care more about security and defence than climate
Full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences, and Israel could face a similar plight despite successful interceptions
Beijing reforms unloved SOEs to win back investors
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
Also in this newsletter: geopolitics overshadows Scholz’s trade trip to China
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’
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