The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Explore Jimmy Carter's complex legacy in Middle East peacemaking, from Camp David Accords to criticism of Israel's policies.

The Middle East, a region of immense historical, political, and economic significance, has long been at the center of global attention. As a recurring topic in World News, the Middle East presents complex challenges that demand multifaceted approaches from nations and international organizations.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced Britain will lead an international initiative to bring peace to the Middle East

COMMENT: The prime minister is right to commit to an international fund to help the Middle East, write former MPs Alistair Burt and Wayne David. We need to invest in both top-down and bottom-up peace-making initiatives

Sir Keir Starmer said the season was a time to remember the importance of ‘being there for one another’ including in ‘the more difficult times’.

The wheels of history have been turning rapidly in the Middle East over the last year.

Talks in Egypt and Qatar are focused on forging a deal to pause the 14-month-old war and release Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Israeli prime minister says air force attacked targets in Yemen ‘in response to Houthi attacks’ as Houthis say they have attacked Tel Aviv overnight

Residents in parts of central Gaza told to move towards overcrowded ‘humanitarian zone’ that has already been hit by strikes