Tali Kizhner looks at a mural painted on the bomb shelter in which her son sought refuge before he was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks in Israel. Reuters

EditorialThe Middle East needs a different answer to the failures exposed by October 7

This means a political future in which Israeli security and Palestinian self-determination are no longer treated as contradictory

Editorial

ExclusiveNickolay Mladenov: Gaza and the choice ahead for Palestinians and Israelis

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CommentHow Trump’s immigration policies weaken America’s Middle East bargain

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UK threatens tit-for-tat after Israel rebuffs plea on closure of Jerusalem consulate

UK

‘Don’t sleep please, we need you,’ dentist told flydubai pilot

UAE

UAE aviation authority completes passenger transfers after flydubai Tel Aviv suspension

UAE

Kuwaiti jailed for life in UK after failed Israeli embassy attack

UK
Israeli forces continue excavation with heavy machinery west of the village of Ashshe as part of the 'Sufa 53' project, in Quneitra, Syria, on October 4, 2026. AFP

Israel building military line in occupied Syrian territory, Damascus says

Jordan and Qatar also voice alarm at creation of Sufa 53 Line

MENA

Hundreds of European ex-ministers call for EU sanctions on E1 settlement

Europe

Israeli forces kill man in occupied Syrian territory amid incursions

MENA

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip

MENA

Ireland press conference halted after Israel racism allegations

Football

Weekend EssayIs Iran's proxy strategy back?

Comment

Beirut's new skyline: Flashy apartments pop up despite war and dire economy

MENA
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is preparing his team to face Israel in their Nations League rematch in Serbia on Sunday. EPA
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Ireland press conference halted after Israel racism allegations

Heimir Hallgrimsson walked out of his pre-match press conference after being harangued by Israeli journalists ahead of Nations League match

Football

Weekend EssayIs Iran's proxy strategy back?

Comment

Beirut's new skyline: Flashy apartments pop up despite war and dire economy

MENA

Israeli Supreme Court overrules decision to disqualify Arab lists from election

MENA

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