Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister, with Antonio Tajani, his Italian counterpart, in Rome for a meeting of the Global Alliance on the Two-State Solution. EPA

Italy and Saudi Arabia oppose Israeli annexation efforts in West Bank

Rome meeting takes place against backdrop of increasing violence against Palestinians

Europe

Lebanese lawyers file suit against banker Sehnaoui after Netanyahu meeting

MENA

In depthThe battle for Donald Trump's ear: Lebanon’s big gamble on Israel talks

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Lebanese banker and Netanyahu seen sharing dinner table in Washington

News

Israeli drones hit south Lebanon's Nabatieh as military demolishes homes

MENA

UN rights chief warns Israeli actions in Lebanon could amount to war crimes

MENA

Gaza plan inches forward as Israel gives green light to peacekeeping force

MENA
An ambulance carries the body of a Palestinian killed in violence near the village of Tell, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters

Israel launches large-scale raid on West Bank village after deadly violence

At least 80 Palestinians detained as Israeli forces lock down large parts of occupied territory

MENA

Weekend EssayCan a liberal version of Israel survive?

Comment

Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli incursions into Al Aqsa mosque compound

MENA

UN chief heads to Syria in new breakthrough for Al Shara

MENA

New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing

MENA

Gaza reconstruction to cost seven times more than three previous wars combined

MENA

EditorialGaza shows what truces without rules look like

Editorial
Hamas's new leader, Khalil Al Hayya, has served as the group's lead negotiator in talks to implement a US peace plan for Gaza. AFP

New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing

Khalil Al Hayya's leadership credentials rest heavily on his association with October 7 attacks on Israel

MENA

Gaza reconstruction to cost seven times more than three previous wars combined

MENA

EditorialGaza shows what truces without rules look like

Editorial

New York Mayor Mamdani urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant for 'war criminal' Netanyahu

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