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The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiations, says Chatham House research fellow Sanam Vakil

Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza in March, blaming Hamas for rejecting a new US proposal to extend the ceasefire and free the remaining hostages. Since then, the Israeli military has launched waves of airstrikes on the besieged territory, killing hundreds of Palestinians and forcing many more to evacuate.

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms and leaves the territory.

A fresh wave of Israeli strikes overnight has left more than 50 people dead across the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s offensive has resulted in thousands of casualties and severe restrictions on aid, and signals a potential long-term territorial and political shift

Two British families of Israeli hostages have written to the Prime Minister asking for ‘diplomacy’ and ‘bold steps’ to help end the war in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is establishing a new security corridor across Gaza as the country said it planned to…

Forensic consultant says multiple bullets were used from short range in attack that has caused global outrage

The Foreign Office’s Hamish Falconer also said the UK did not support Israel’s expansion of military operations in Gaza.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the areas will be "added to the security zones of the State of Israel"