The historically weak Lebanese army has struggled to disarm Hezbollah. AFP

EU launches support mission for Lebanese army

Three-year mission to focus on military surveillance and counter-smuggling

Europe

Lebanon's dark history raised after explosives seized

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CommentMilitary superiority cannot guarantee peace in the Middle East

Comment

Palestinian factions to meet in Egypt for reconciliation talks after vote delay

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Beyond the HeadlinesGaza ceasefire: A year of stalled promises

Beyond the Headlines

Golan Heights dilemma: Israel's new military line blurs engagement and confrontation

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Google Earth shows a cold, hard fact: for many Gazans, there is no place to live

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on diplomatic tensions between the UK and Israel

Our cartoonist's take on diplomatic tensions between the UK and Israel

Cartoon

EU to establish training and support mission for Lebanese army

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CommentThe US and Israeli elections are making the Middle East wars worse

Comment

UK keeps Jerusalem mission open despite Israeli closure order

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Gaza has no fully functioning hospital a year on from ceasefire

MENA

Hero flydubai captain was always ‘two steps’ ahead when on duty

UAE

Will Israelis ever find out what failures led to October 7 rampage?

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The remains of Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, destroyed during the war. Reuters

Gaza has no fully functioning hospital a year on from ceasefire

World Health Organisation reports 128 attacks on medical facilities since Donald Trump-backed deal last October

MENA

Hero flydubai captain was always ‘two steps’ ahead when on duty

UAE

Will Israelis ever find out what failures led to October 7 rampage?

MENA

DispatchCheers for hardliners as security dominates Israel's election campaign

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