Netanyahu and his right-wing government have gone beyond their stated aims to remove Hamas and have destroyed Gaza in an onslaught against its people

A diplomatic initiative led by US envoy Amos Hochstein to separate Israeli and Hezbollah "Radwan" special forces appears to be falling short, and time is running out

The Lebanese armed group is trained and equipped much better than Hamas

Faced with protests, allies' criticism, and international arrest warrants, the Israeli PM is exploiting the pillars of democratic governance to entrench his own autocratic rule. Is he shrewd enough?

Jewish supremacy and democracy, two principles that portend Israel's identity, have been increasingly at odds and populists have made their choice as to which of the two they view as more important

Vast stretches of farmland are either burned or toxic due to Israel's shelling, with damage to date estimated at $2.5bn, but high levels of a banned substance are by far the most chilling.

The revised Gaza agreement, presented by Hamas and seen by Al Majalla, stipulates "lifting the siege" and insists on Israel's withdrawal, a permanent ceasefire, UNRWA role and reconstruction