Gaza war

America should start thinking about dealing with the Iran challenge beyond pinprick US strikes that do nothing but embolden Tehran and its regional axis

Clean water is running out in the Gaza Strip after its water plant and public water networks stopped working. Currently, the water production capacity is a mere 5% of its usual daily output.

Guterres's comments against Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza have infuriated Israel. But his illustrious career demonstrates a commitment to protecting the vulnerable.

As we have seen by its recent UN veto, the US doesn't seem to want a safe zone or, at least, not enough to force one upon its ally Israel against its will.

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave is forced to resign because of his comments alleging Israeli war crimes in Gaza. On their part, Google, Apple and Waze imposed a traffic congestion blackout in Gaza.

On 7 October, Hamas shocked the world, when thousands of its militants invaded southern Israel in an attack that demonstrated an unusual level of complexity.

Iranian-backed militia drone attacks on US forces have increased in recent days. While these incidents come in the wake of the Hamas attack, in Syria they have different implications.

China has a huge interest in ensuring that the Gulf region is stable. A regional war that disrupts the oil supply can potentially bring China to an economic halt.

Egyptian officials have been talking to Iran since Israel's war on Gaza began earlier this month and warning of potentially catastrophic consequences for the region should the conflict expand.