Islamist forces in Gaza and Lebanon down, but not yet out
Hamas leader hoped October 7th attacks would bounce Israel into a multifront war with all of Iran’s proxies; that has come to pass, meaning a peace deal remains distant
Israel marks anniversary of Hamas-led attack on country that left hundreds dead
Main memorial ceremony organised by families of victims held at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park
Irish troops ‘determined to fulfil mission’ in Lebanon as Israel invasion continues
Unifil ‘deeply concerned’ about activities of Israeli army close to Irish base in south Lebanon
Israel, October 7th, 2023: What went wrong?
One year on from the Hamas incursion that led to the invasion of Gaza and mass civilian fatalities, security flaws are evident as the IDF had grown complacent about its border defence
Kibbutz Be’eri: ‘October 7th ended the dream of coexistence forever’
A total of 102 Be’eri residents were killed along with 31 security personnel in the attack last year
Oil and nuclear facilities considered as Israel prepares its response to Iran’s attack
Israeli jets unlikely to be able to destroy all Iranian centrifuges, but enough damage may be inflicted to set back Tehran’s nuclear project by years
Israel and US promise sharp response to Iranian missile attack
Iranian president terms assault ‘decisive response’ to ‘Israeli aggression’ in act that moves Middle East to brink of major confrontation
Israel’s army is faced with three options as it enters Lebanon
After recent losses Hizbullah is the weakest it has ever been, but it remains a formidable fighting force
Washington pressures Israel to refrain from ground invasion of Lebanon
Move comes as more Israeli infantry deployed on northern border after death of Hizbullah leader
Israeli opposition to ceasefire spans political spectrum
Opinions about a ground operation are divided, with many viewing it as a last resort
France and US push for 21-day Lebanon ceasefire to ease ‘unacceptable’ risk to region
Israel’s top general alludes to ground invasion in Lebanon as reserve forces are called up
EU warns of almost ‘full-fledged war’ as hundreds killed after Israel hits Hizbullah targets in Lebanon
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says ‘if this is not a war situation, I don’t know what you would call it’
Five lifelong friends, murdered by Hamas in October 7th attack, buried side by side
Families, bonded by sorrow, come together to mourn and remember as first anniversary approaches
Israel and Hizbullah intensify air strikes and rocket attacks, edging closer to ‘all-out war’
At least seven people killed in Israeli strike on school compound in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp
Middle East on brink of regional conflict as attacks on Hizbullah shift focus to Lebanon
Israel’s escalation could be a dangerous gamble as there is no clear strategy to turn this week’s spectacular tactical successes into a strategic victory