Israel expands Gaza buffer zone to 20% as humanitarian situation deteriorates

Israel’s expanded buffer zone will cut off Gaza from Egypt and further partition the Strip, as the humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens.

Palestine

UK lawyers accuse 10 nationals of war crimes in Gaza: What to know

A legal team has submitted a 240-page report accusing 10 British nationals of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, while two parliamentarians were denied entry to Israel amid growing tensions over international accountability.

Palestine

Analysis

Can Saudi Arabia use investment flattery to woo Trump during visit?

The US president's top priorities will be shoring up US investment from the Gulf, discussing cease-fires in Ukraine and Gaza and the threat of Iran.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Analysis

Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas 

Hamas is confronting a rare public backlash in Gaza as the death toll mounts from Israel’s bombardment and uncertainty looms over the militant group’s postwar future.

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Germany's plan to deport 4 residents over pro-Palestine protests 'unlawful': Lawyer

Germany appears to be following US President Donald Trump's lead in moving to deport foreign residents who participated in protests against Israel’s war in Gaza — and in using a murky legal argument to back them up.

Palestine

What do rare anti-Hamas protests mean for Gaza, Palestinian rivals?

The Gaza Strip has witnessed rare anti-Hamas protests, though the Palestinian public is split on the demonstrations.

Palestine

Rare protests against Hamas erupt in Gaza: What to know

The rare protests come after Israel resumed its war in Gaza on March 18, ending a nearly two-month ceasefire.

Palestine

Oscar-winning Palestinian director freed from Israeli detention after night in custody

Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was assaulted by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank as the Israeli army continues its raids in the Palestinian territory.

Palestine

Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: What to know

Two journalists were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday amid Israel’s renewed offensive in the territory.

Palestine

Analysis

With ceasefire shattered, what's next for Israel’s military invasion of Gaza?

It is unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan is to pressure Hamas until it agrees to compromise on the hostage deal or if he is now heading toward resuming the war until Hamas is defeated.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Trump's Middle East strategy faces scrutiny as Gaza reignites

As the civilian death toll climbs in Gaza, can the self-proclaimed peacemaker president get both sides back to the negotiating table?

United States

Israel launches ground operation in Gaza as ceasefire collapses: What we know

After heavy aerial bombardments, Israeli troops launched their first ground incursion into central Gaza since January's ceasefire was reached.

Israel