Lebanon Israel expands ground operation in southwestern Lebanon The move comes after the Israeli military killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on central Beirut, which the militant group responded to with defiance. 08/10/2024
Europe News Analysis: Hamas regenerates in Gaza despite Israeli defeat claims Experts say Hamas is keen to keep bringing in new fighters despite losses, with new leader Yahya Sinwar pushing for continued armed conflict and no regrets over past attacks. 07/10/2024
Explore İzmir in Türkiye is a paradise for cyclists and food lovers In partnership with GoTürkiye İzmir is the best place to cycle in Türkiye, as it’s part of the EuroVelo 8 – a route that crosses 10 Mediterranean countries. 07/10/2024
Tech News Little progress on suppression of pro-Palestine content, NGOs claim One year after the escalation between Israel and Hamas, some NGOs claim little progress has been made to stop the suppression of pro-Palestine content. 07/10/2024
Israel Can Netanyahu maintain home support amid Israel's multi-front fight? Netanyahu's coalition faces increasing pressure as Israel's conflict with Iranian proxies intensifies, with calls from the US and EU for a ceasefire in Gaza. 07/10/2024
Israel Gaza missiles trigger sirens in Tel Aviv on Hamas attack anniversary Meanwhile, Hezbollah reaffirmed its commitment to support Hamas by fighting Israel along Lebanon's southern border. 07/10/2024
Israel Israel commemorates one year since deadly Hamas attack Hamas' surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months of violent fighting in the Middle East. 07/10/2024
Israel Israeli kibbutz remains a ghost town after 2023 Hamas attack A year on from the 7 October incursion, Kfar Aza and Nir Oz are still mostly empty, with residents living in fear and anguish. 07/10/2024
Israel Timeline: How Hamas' attack on Israel triggered a Middle East conflict Since the Hamas attack in October of last year, events in the Middle East have spiralled out of control, with Israel now fighting a war on multiple fronts that threatens to overwhelm the region. 07/10/2024
Europe News European leaders call for Gaza ceasefire on Hamas attack anniversary The 7 October Hamas incursion into southern Israel left more than 1,000 people dead and sparked a year of war which has devastated much of the Gaza Strip. 07/10/2024
Lebanon Israeli strike kills 19 in Gaza and more strikes hit Beirut's suburbs An Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday killed at least 19 people, Palestinian officials said. 06/10/2024
Lebanon Belgian journalists injured while reporting in Beirut await evacuation Journalists Robin Ramaekers and Stijn De Smet were assaulted by a group of men in Beirut on Wednesday night. Ramaekers was hospitalised for facial injuries, and De Smet was treated for gunshot wounds. 04/10/2024
Europe News Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU — analyst Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results. 04/10/2024
Lebanon Israeli strikes on Lebanon cut off main evacuation highway to Syria Israel's military intensifies strikes on Lebanon, cutting a major highway and warning people to evacuate. Over 300,000 have fled to Syria, and health services are crippled. 04/10/2024
Lebanon Israel targets Beirut in a fresh wave of strikes The attacks on Lebanon's capital come as Israeli troops battle Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. 03/10/2024
Israel Damage from Iranian missile attack on Israel minimal, IDF says Meanwhile, people were seen taking photos and climbing on the debris from shot-down missiles in Israel. 03/10/2024
Europe News EU gives €30 million extra to Lebanon in humanitarian aid The additional funds bring the total amount of monetary aid provided to more than €100 million for 2024. 03/10/2024
Lebanon Central Beirut Israeli strike death toll rises to nine The airstrike started a fire in an apartment building in the residential Bashoura district, not far from the UN headquarters, the prime minister’s office and parliament. 03/10/2024
Qatar 365 Rare books and abstract calligraphy: Qatar’s unique literary scene In partnership with Media City Get lost in a library of rare books from as early as the 15th century and follow the elegant brushstrokes of Arabic calligraphy with an abstract twist. 02/10/2024
Tech News The Iron Dome: How does Israel’s missile defence system work? In operation since 2011, the Iron Dome is Israel's first line of defence against rockets. We spoke to an expert to understand how the system works. 02/10/2024
Israel Middle East crisis: IDF troops and Hezbollah clash inside Lebanon The IDF has continued its assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon a day after Tehran launched scores of missiles at Israel. Follow all the latest developments in our live blog. 02/10/2024
Lebanon UN: Around 100,000 Lebanese refugees have fled to Syria Over 1,000 Lebanese people have been killed and 6,000 wounded since Israel intensified cross-border attacks in southern Lebanon and Beirut, according to the Lebanese health authorities. 02/10/2024
Lebanon IDF continues striking Beirut amid Iranian attacks on Israel Israel’s military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut in the early hours on Wednesday, stating its operational capabilities have not been affected by Iran’s missile strikes. 02/10/2024
Israel Netanyahu warns Iran will 'pay' for its huge missile attack on Israel The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire. 01/10/2024
Israel Seven people killed in a shooting in Tel Aviv Haim Sargarov, the police commander of the Tel Aviv district, told reporters that the attackers were “not Israelis.” 01/10/2024
Israel IDF vows retaliation after Iran launches barrage of missiles on Israel Israel said hundreds of missiles hit the country in an attack which Iran said was a "legitimate" response to previous Israeli fire. 01/10/2024