Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for the expulsion of Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, condemning her 'appalling' and inflammatory remarks on Gaza as tensions escalate in UK-Israel diplomatic relations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on a military offensive in Rafah, rejecting Hamas's ceasefire terms and straining US-Israel relations as humanitarian crisis deepens.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong issues a stern rebuke of Israel's controversial new settlement plans in the occupied West Bank, warning it threatens peace and violates international law. Full story on the escalating diplomatic row.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares a 'strengthened' military campaign in Gaza, with troops advancing into Gaza City amidst ongoing heavy clashes and a dire humanitarian crisis.
In a major shift, the Palestinian Fatah movement has held unprecedented talks with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Beirut, challenging the Palestinian Authority's official stance and potentially reshaping regional alliances.
In a significant diplomatic development, a senior Cardinal has indicated that Lebanon is the most probable destination for the newly elected Pope Leon XIV's inaugural international apostolic journey, highlighting a message of peace and unity.
The UN Security Council expresses 'profound concern' over escalating violence on the Israel-Lebanon border. UNIFIL peacekeepers are caught in the crossfire as fears of a major regional conflict intensify.
In a bombshell interview, Donald Trump accused Israeli PM Netanyahu of failing to act on US intelligence ahead of the Hamas attacks, branding him unfit for leadership and reigniting a major diplomatic feud.
EXCLUSIVE: The Israeli military has launched its long-anticipated, decisive invasion of Rafah, seizing the Gaza-Egypt border crossing in a major offensive, hours after Hamas agreed to a Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal. World leaders express grave alarm
In a bombshell interview, former US President Donald Trump accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of weakness and failing to act on US intelligence before an Iranian attack, straining their once-vaunted alliance.
In a major diplomatic escalation, Australia's Acting Prime Minister Tony Burke has issued a scathing condemnation of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for invoking the Holocaust in a political speech, calling the comments 'disgusting' and a betrayal of its me
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene launches a scathing attack on a senior Trump-appointed Israeli official after his arrest in a major undercover child sex operation, demanding his immediate dismissal.
Ex-British ambassador Tom Fletcher highlights growing instability in Gaza and Lebanon, urging international intervention to prevent further conflict.
Hezbollah's leader signals readiness for conflict amid US diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon.
Tensions rise in Israel as mass protests erupt against the government's latest military offensive in Gaza City. Stay updated on the latest developments in the Middle East.
The Trump administration warns of potential funding cuts to UNIFIL, citing concerns over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon. The move could destabilise the region further.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been accused of sheltering Turkish Sunni Islamist militants in Beirut, raising tensions in the region. The allegations come amid ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Tensions in the Middle East reach boiling point as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza. Netanyahu vows decisive action amid international calls for de-escalation.
Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Gaza, resulting in dozens of casualties within a single day. The latest escalation raises fears of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares war as Hamas launches surprise attacks, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Civilians caught in crossfire as international calls for ceasefire grow.
Hezbollah's leader warns of an all-out conflict with Israel, vowing to abandon restraint if hostilities intensify, amid rising fears of regional escalation.
The US is urging Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities, a move experts warn could destabilise the fragile nation and heighten Middle East conflicts.
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem warns of potential escalation with Israel as cross-border clashes intensify, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Hezbollah's leader warns of a full-scale war with 'no rules' if Israel continues its aggression, raising fears of a regional conflict.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces backlash after advocating for Gaza occupation, while his military chief reportedly urges him to step down over strategic disagreements.
Hezbollah's secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah vows divine protection as clashes with Israel escalate, raising fears of a broader conflict in Lebanon.
Rebecca Black, an Irish woman living in Beirut, recounts the daily struggles of Lebanon's economic crisis, from power cuts to food shortages, as the country teeters on the brink.
French President Emmanuel Macron makes a surprise visit to Beirut, urging Lebanese leaders to implement crucial reforms amidst ongoing political and economic crises.
Lebanon's parliament has sparked outrage by voting to abolish Arabic as an official language, replacing it with English in a move critics call 'cultural erasure'.
Explore breathtaking photographs submitted by Guardian readers, revealing the raw beauty and complex layers of Lebanon through their lenses.