Jason Burke

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised

Aid officials recount violent looting in Gaza as criminal gangs thrive amid Israeli bombardment

Avi Dichter, of Israel’s security cabinet, made the comments as reports of the scale of Israel’s military infrastructure in the territory emerge

Some who live close to the border with Lebanon believe a deal would allow them to raise their children in safety, but others say communities are split

Hundreds flee north Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations amid intense airstrikes

Rabbi in UAE killed in ‘antisemitic terror incident’, says Israel

Ministers also ban government advertising from critical newspaper that is widely respected internationally

Hamas-run interior ministry says it carried out security operation after armed looters hijacked almost 100 trucks

Palestinian groups shocked by US president-elect’s favouring of outspoken supporters of far-right activists in the region

IDF hits Gaza, Syria and Beirut suburbs, as analysts say raids could be aimed at forcing hand of Hezbollah in negotiations