The appointment of David Cameron as Foreign Secretary caught the entire British political press corps off guard

While the human toll of the war has been insufferable, the economic repercussions are also devastating and may be irreversible.

The war in Gaza has given the Kremlin powerful grounds for accusing the West of double standards. This explains why President Vladimir Putin's rhetoric has changed to sound more anti-Israeli.

Israel confirmed on Thursday that it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

India's stance on Israel's war on Gaza will likely test its relationship with the Islamic world, which is aghast at Israel's blatant disregard for international law

Despite US warnings over settler violence, some Israeli officials have empowered settlers in the West Bank, including Minister Ben Gvir, who provided them with arms.

Israel's prime minister is on borrowed time after he tried to defer blame for the attacks, making him look unfit for office at a time of war. But when he goes, he will leave a major political legacy.

When Israel hit Palestinians' connection to the outside world, people worked out how to reconnect and helped the reporters on the ground keep the world informed

Observers will be looking at what Arab leaders will propose to quickly bring an end to the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza while also working towards a permanent solution