Number of Palestinians killed in Gaza may reach 186,000, three academics say
The Lancet warns ‘conservative estimate’ could be exceeded amid destroyed infrastructure, shortages of food, water and shelter, and losses of funding for Unrwa
Election of a reformist president brings hope for change in Iran
Masoud Pezeshkian has promised closer ties with Iran’s Arab neighbours and the resumption of nuclear talks, but his room for manoeuvre will be constrained by the cleric-led regime
Prisoners being tortured in Israel, says Palestinian hospital director
Hospital director says abuse with batons and dogs occurs ‘almost daily’ in prisons
Islamic State killed nearly 4,100 in Syria since collapse of caliphate in 2019 – report
Ongoing operations show movement’s territorial defeat was only ‘symbolic’, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights report
Reformist Pezeshkian unexpectedly wins first round in Iranian election
If Pezeshkian can convince Iranians to turn out and vote for him in next round, he could win - otherwise hardliner Jalili is likely to triumph
Diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent Israel-Hizbullah conflict turning to regional war
Fears rise over escalation as Israel’s military announces it has finalised plans for offensive in Lebanon
More than 20,000 children missing in Gaza, report says
Gaza has become ‘a graveyard for children’, Save the Children’s regional director says
Muslim deaths at hajj pilgrimage spark criticism of Saudi government
Extreme temperatures this year cause fivefold increase in fatalities due to lack of ‘shade or comfort’
Hizbullah leader: Cyprus will be target if it lets Israel use its territory in conflict
Cyprus president Nikos Christodoulides denies republic is embroiled in warfare in Gaza and Lebanon
US set to close $230m floating pier in Gaza
Officials have reportedly warned aid agencies the temporary facility may be dismantled
Palestinians mark sombre Eid al-Adha amid devastation and deprivation
Instead of enjoying family gatherings, many Gazans visited graves
Palestinian support for Hamas rises
Palestinian support for armed struggle to resist Israel’s 57-year occupation has climbed from 46 to 54 per cent over the past three months
US ceasefire plan welcomed by Hamas but mired by lack of confidence in Israel and Washington
Netanyahu stalling on accord and insisting war in Gaza will continue until Hamas’s military and political capabilities eliminated
Gaza: 90% of children in enclave not getting enough food for healthy growth, says Unicef
Report from UN agency for children says Israel’s war has ‘brought the food and health systems to collapse’
Civilians endangered by Israel’s use of outlawed white phosphorus, Human Rights Watch says
Volatile chemical use by Israeli forces ‘verified’ in at least 17 areas across south Lebanon since October 2023