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The former president’s sudden passing would create an unprecedented, certainly unpredictable and possibly anarchic political vacuum, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Both Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar gain from stoking the fires of war, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Benjamin Netanyahu and his associates are already doubling down against these allegations. They must be made to answer them, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Israeli PM has rejected the latest deal. Both he and Hamas’s leadership must stop playing politics with people’s lives, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

Sixteen senior psychologists reveal how their profession failed young people at Gender Identity Development Service clinics

Letters: Ruth Rosenthal reflects on Tehran’s mission to dominate the Middle East, Adrian de León has little faith in diplomatic channels, Phil Tate takes issue with David Cameron’s remarks, Alfredo Louro fears the game is rigged, and the Rev Graham Murphy says the UK’s position is hypocritical

Netanyahu wanted a wider conflict, and Tehran has walked into his trap. The major powers must immediately head this off, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The mask of invincibility is slipping ever further, and eventually that will matter. This debacle won’t be forgiven or forgotten, says the Observer’s Simon Tisdall

Keir Starmer should set an example by reducing nuclear warheads, reinstate overseas aid and prevail upon Iran to calm the Middle East, writes Simon Tisdall