The Kingdom has long backed the Palestinian cause and is using its global influence to bring about not only a ceasefire but a genuine and lasting peace.

By keeping decision-making inside Gaza, Hamas leaders may have misjudged the reaction of the outside world.

Every year, Palestinians mark the Nakba – “catastrophe” in English – when, in 1948, around one million Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes during the creation of the state of Israel…

A deal to enlarge the West's main defence pact and another to sell F-16s to Turkey are blocking each other. Meanwhile, Israel's war on Gaza further complicates diplomacy.

What was once a means to ease a blockade has become a strategic part of a raging ground war after a devastating bombing campaign. But there is scant criticism of the network known as 'Lower Gaza'.

Israel's war on Gaza is the most dangerous threat to the stability of the region and the wider world. Most observers agree that it is likely to be a long-term conflict.

Egypt has repeatedly rejected any attempt to push Palestinians in Gaza to the Sinai. It will also almost certainly reject taking control over the enclave after the current Israeli assault ends.

Russia's top political philosopher says new civilisations are rising and could be potential allies and partners in a genuine and equitable multipolar order.