Israel

The intelligence failure that led Israel to misread Egypt in 1973 is, in fact, the same as that which led it to believe Hamas was not looking for war.

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on in Gaza, the region runs the risk of a major escalation

Without dismantling Hamas, the conflict will continue and there will be no unified governance for the Palestinians

Henry Kissinger will be remembered for his controversial legacy in the Middle East

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Egypt reflects European fears that the expulsion of 2.3 Palestinians from Gaza would create an unprecedented wave of illegal migrants to Europe across the Mediterranean

Is Hezbollah seeking to make the armed wing of the Islamic Group its Sunni façade near the border where war with Israel could spread?

Gulf countries develop strategies to reverse the destructive and dangerous role that escalation plays in the Gaza war

The Rafah crossing is the only land route out. Thousands of people have used it – but authorities warn they must be on the list – and it takes time. Ahmed Fathi shares his experience with Al Majalla.

A former key figure in the global politics of our region tells Al Majalla what went on between Trump and Assad – and points to what might be next for him – when international experience countsrnrn