The Latest Breaking News on A biblical hatred is engulfing both sides in the Gaza conflict – and blinding them to reason

The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to…

This is the latest act of violence in a string of incidents that have affected Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities

At least 23 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip

COMMENT: The killing of two Israeli embassy workers outside a Jewish event in the US capital shocked the world – but it will also have grave diplomatic repercussions, says Mary Dejevsky

GAZA IN CRISIS: Gaza is on the brink of famine after a three-month blockade on supplies, the UN warns. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the Palestinians got to this point

Bono spoke out against Hamas and called for Israel to be "released from Benjamin Netanyahu" in plea to "stop war" during the Ivor Novello Awards in London. His comments mark the first time the human rights activist has spoken out in public against the Israeli prime minister.

Elias Rodriguez faces charges of murder of foreign officials and other crimes

Israeli PM criticises leaders after their call for halt to Gaza offensive and restrictions on humanitarian aid

The Israeli leader’s comments come after two Israeli embassy staff were killed in Washington DC.