Rafah gif 31 Jan

ExclusiveGaza's governing committee to enter strip as Israel keeps iron grip on border

Israel wants 200 people to leave for every 50 allowed in under plan to hold control of Rafah crossing

MENA

After Israel buries last hostage, Gazans wait for closure on their dead

MENA

Rafah crossing to open with Israel vetting passengers

MENA

Hamas weapons to be bought in international programme, US envoy tells UN

MENA

CommentI've seen MSF's work in Gaza. Israel's coercion of it is a scandal

Comment

Israel's last Gaza hostage buried as Netanyahu attends funeral

MENA

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency

MENA
Gaza Gif - 'The decision is final': Why some Gazans want to leave strip when border opens

'The decision is final': Why some Gazans want to leave strip when border opens

As Palestinians wait for Israel to unblock border, some hope to leave Gaza for treatment while others stranded abroad plan to return

MENA

CommentWhy Arab states are so good at withstanding pressure to break up

Comment

Court eases gagging order on suspected Israeli smuggling ring in Gaza

MENA

School supplies boost Gaza aid as Palestinians wait for Rafah crossing to open

MENA

Israel's 'strange and frightening' hostage hunt at Gaza cemetery

MENA

Israel says remains of last Gaza hostage have been found

News

Belgium bans weapons transfers to Israel

Europe
Israeli troops took diggers and bulldozers to Al Batsh Cemetery in Gaza city. Photo: Israeli military

Israel's 'strange and frightening' hostage hunt at Gaza cemetery

Tanks and shelling spark fear among Palestinians during three-day military operation at cemetery

MENA

Israel says remains of last Gaza hostage have been found

News

Belgium bans weapons transfers to Israel

Europe

Gaza's Rafah crossing set to reopen after final hostage body recovered

MENA

Newsletter

Middle East Today

Middle East Today

Your indispensable round-up of the key developments in the region

PreviewSign up