Hamas and Fatah agree on postwar Gaza administration
Israeli government yet to indicate whether it supports the move
Advance of Syrian rebels threatens wider instability in Middle East
Fall of Aleppo to al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has delivered major blow to the government amid economic crisis caused by mismanagement and sanctions
Mahmoud Abbas names temporary successor in Palestinian Authority but rejects calls to resign
Abbas blamed for rampant corruption and mismanagement and held responsible for rift with Hamas
Hizbullah withdrawal will not erase its presence in south Lebanon
Following ceasefire deal, Shia movement will halt attacks on Israel, but will assume huge responsibilities in rebuilding towns and infrastructure
Figures outline the devastation and suffering in Gaza
Amid death, destruction, deprivation and disease, Gaza is at ‘breaking point’, says UN
More than 1,000 doctors and nurses killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in past year, officials say
More than 310 other medical personnel ‘arrested, tortured and executed in prisons’, Hamas-run health authorities say
Iraq bans alcohol in clubs and hotels as pro-Iranian Shias tighten grip
Iraqi critic says decision by pro-Iranian Shias marks attempt to ‘transform Baghdad into Kandahar’
Hamas says it has killed 20 armed looters following hijacking of aid trucks entering Gaza
Operation targeted gangs of young men from Bedouin tribes, and is first phase in campaign to stamp out theft of humanitarian aid
Pope has called for international investigation into allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis for the first time publicly used the word ‘genocide’ in reference to Gaza
Israel accused of Gaza war crimes over forced displacements
‘Systematic and widespread’ forced displacement of Palestinians is a crime against humanity, Human Rights Watch says
US failing to push Israel to improve Gazans’ access to life-saving aid, say international agencies
US continues to supply weapons even though Israel has met few of the 19 demands it set for improving conditions in Gaza
Muslim-Arab summit demands Israel take steps to end Gaza and Lebanon conflicts
Saudi crown prince opens major Riyadh gathering by demanding Israel immediately cease ‘military aggression’ and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Donald Trump’s re-election likely to embolden Israel
US president-elect is likely to support Binyamin Netanyahu’s interests, but relations with other Middle Eastern leaders are less assured
Blinken calls on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of disease, famine and violence’ according to aid agencies
UN agencies forced to postpone second round of polio shots in northern Gaza amid Israeli attacks and mass displacement
Vaccinations postponed due to Israeli attacks, widespread displacement and difficulty accessing locations