Hamas says it has killed 20 armed looters following hijacking of aid trucks entering Gaza
Operation targeted gangs of young men from Bedouin tribes, and is first phase in campaign to stamp out theft of humanitarian aid
Pope has called for international investigation into allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis for the first time publicly used the word ‘genocide’ in reference to Gaza
Israel accused of Gaza war crimes over forced displacements
‘Systematic and widespread’ forced displacement of Palestinians is a crime against humanity, Human Rights Watch says
US failing to push Israel to improve Gazans’ access to life-saving aid, say international agencies
US continues to supply weapons even though Israel has met few of the 19 demands it set for improving conditions in Gaza
Muslim-Arab summit demands Israel take steps to end Gaza and Lebanon conflicts
Saudi crown prince opens major Riyadh gathering by demanding Israel immediately cease ‘military aggression’ and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Donald Trump’s re-election likely to embolden Israel
US president-elect is likely to support Binyamin Netanyahu’s interests, but relations with other Middle Eastern leaders are less assured
Blinken calls on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of disease, famine and violence’ according to aid agencies
UN agencies forced to postpone second round of polio shots in northern Gaza amid Israeli attacks and mass displacement
Vaccinations postponed due to Israeli attacks, widespread displacement and difficulty accessing locations
What next for Hamas? Assassination of leadership by Israel taking heavy toll
Many Palestinians now questioning wisdom and conduct of October 7th operation, which precipitated Israel’s total war on Gaza
Iranian foreign minister holds talks with Egyptian president Sisi
After the first visit to Cairo in 13 years by Iran’s top diplomat, Mr Araghchi flew on to Turkey, the ninth stop on his regional tour amid rapidly rising regional tensions
Humanitarian agencies fear Gaza-type scenario in Lebanon
Unicef and World Food Programme call for urgent funds as Lebanon suffers ‘same trauma, same fear’ as in Gaza
UN agencies begin second stage of polio vaccinations in Gaza under Israeli bombardment
Attacks continued on Tuesday while children lined up to receive the vaccine and vitamin A to protect them from diseases which can be contracted from raw sewage and uncollected rubbish
Fate of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander uncertain amid conflicting reports
Esmail Qaani has been variously reported as being in line for a medal, or as having been detained for questioning over Israeli infiltration
Saudi Arabia fails in bid to get seat on top UN human rights body
Relaxations of social and cultural restrictions under crown prince Mohamed bin Salman have not ended rights abuses in the kingdom
Iran foreign minister travels to Gulf nations to discuss regional tensions
Abbas Araqchi warns Gulf states not to allow use of their airspace or US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates in the event of an Israeli attack against Tehran