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Critics say government shies away from standing up to Netanyahu in tilt to Indo-Pacific and pursuit of Middle East trade deals

Israel’s assault on Hamas strongholds is intensifying amid fierce fighting; the prime minister prepares for his most delicate diplomatic mission

The Hindu Parley discussion | The United Nations has become toothless in bringing about peace, citing the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine as examples. Has the U.N. become toothless in ending wars?

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi also says Israeli troops are operating inside city ‘fighting in close quarters’

Israeli airstrikes and ground invasion continue as international efforts focus on evacuating civilians.

Israel’s stated war aim is to destroy Hamas; Hamas wants Israel to commit such barbarities that it loses international support, writes diplomat and academic Nicholas Westcott

Two-hour meeting took place in Iran as officials tried to secure release of Thai nationals captive in Gaza

Egypt has reportedly imposed a six-month ban on the website of Mada Masr, one of its few remaining independent media outlets, after a report that relied on interviews with anonymous political and diplomatic sources to claim that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regime was preparing to accept Palestinian refugees fleeing Israel’s…

Feminists have long warned about men who hide incompetence with belligerence — Israel proves them right

‌Blinken will also travel to Jordan, Japan, Korea and India during November 2–10.