The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Israelis are holding vigils and somber ceremonies to mark a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, the deadliest in the country’s history which sparked the war in Gaza and scarred Israelis indelibly

As the war enters its 955th day, these are the main developments.

On October 7 2023, Hamas launched a savage attack on southern Israel, massacring around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 240 people. The following day, I wrote in an analysis for The Conversation:

Editorial: The spiralling violence wrought by Hamas atrocities, and Israel’s retaliation in Gaza, cannot be ended by military means

Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna hear the story of an ambulance driver who has to dig through rubble for survivors – including his own family – and a doctor treating horrific injuries. Gaza journalist Nedal also recounts having to flee his home and other shelters five times, having seen a…

Bel Trew speaks to freed hostages – who describe the terror of more than 50 days held in captivity by Hamas – as well as the families whose loved ones are still being held, or have been killed by their captors. One thing unites them all: the fight to bring…

Ceasefire reached fifteen months after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following 7 October attack

The prime minister also vowed to win 'with or without' help after French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel shouldn't get any more weapons to use in Gaza

Overnight Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, while at least 10 people were reportedly injured after a Hezbollah rocket hit the city of Haifa