Prime minister responds to ‘significant adjustment’ in Palestinian position with reiteration of need to achieve all military goals
Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory cannot mask fact that the republic faces a legitimacy crisis
The 69-year-old promises change to Tehran’s domestic and foreign policies and to end nuclear stand-off
Wide range of Arabic-language shows and films helps media group compete with Netflix
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions relief
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday
Israeli military retaliates with strikes in Lebanon as tension between the two sides escalates sharply
Ankara denounces ‘provocative actions’ as protests follow rising tensions over immigration
Aide to supreme leader warns Israel risks triggering regional conflict in the event of all-out offensive against militant group
A visual guide to the war
Pilot in northern neighbourhoods described by insiders as a ‘fantasy’ scheme that will struggle to take hold
After a record low turnout, the second round will offer a stark choice in a country beset by economic malaise
Measures announced by ultranationalist minister draw fierce criticism from Palestinians and Israeli leftwing
Some pro-reform citizens lack faith in country’s tightly controlled politics but their participation could be critical
As Hizbollah and Israel trade cross-border fire, radar data and interviews show attacks have ravaged 5km-wide strip of land
Officials say risk of miscalculation is high as cross-border tensions intensify
End of religious exemption from military service creates ‘open wound’ within Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition
Israeli premier’s first Hebrew interview since October 7 puts region on notice
With Egypt’s blessing, Ibrahim al-Organi dominated trade into Gaza. Now the Bedouin leader has a security mission
Israeli PM says new stage would offer chance to move forces north to where tensions with Hizbollah have been growing
Saudis say many fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, as action promised against companies behind unofficial travel
A week of belligerent rhetoric underscores the threat of escalation
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Fears of all-out conflict between Israel and Hizbollah grow as US envoy holds crisis meetings in the region
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