The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Air strikes by Israeli military across Lebanon come after militant group fires rockets
Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiate
Arrangements such as the ceasefire in Lebanon are all the more important as the region lurches from one convulsion to the next
Biden’s energy adviser exudes ‘positive American arrogance . . . he gets results’, says one official
The militant group claims victory in its war with Israel, despite devastating losses
Bashar al-Assad vows to defend country’s stability as shock offensive challenges his regime
Rapid capture of Aleppo from government forces underlines regime’s fragility despite Russian and Iranian help
Lebanon’s capital was hit hard by bombing and an influx of displaced people but residents are rebuilding their lives
In first speech since truce took effect, militant group’s leader says he will work with Lebanon’s army
Invasion and intense bombing campaign has left a trail of destruction across Hizbollah’s southern heartland
Israel says it is responding to breaches of deal that would end a year of conflict with Hizbollah
Lebanese militant group insists it was ‘victorious’ despite most devastating battering in its four-decade history
Displaced residents fear agreement cannot keep them safe from Hizbollah in towns near contested border with Lebanon
Rights groups and opposition politicians accuse government of U-turn to secure Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal
A deal to halt war between Israel and Hizbollah offers a glimmer of hope
Israeli military warns Lebanese civilians to stay away from border regions during first day of US-brokered deal to end conflict
Benjamin Netanyahu cited new weapons shipments as one reason for backing ceasefire with Hizbollah
Israel’s dismantling of Hizbollah leaves a vacuum that many fear rival factions will exploit
Israel’s war aims in Lebanon were more modest than in Gaza, but the Israeli PM’s decision brings domestic political risks
Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah
Deal raises hopes of a permanent end to the year-long hostilities
Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation
Air strikes on Lebanese capital come as US seeks to broker truce in conflict with Hizbollah
Beirut, says one business owner, is ‘no longer a place where you have a happy vibe’
Figures from both countries suggest pact to end more than a year of conflict could be days away
