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As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support for Israel.

This blog has now closed. You can see all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here, and our latest report on Israel’s attacks on Lebanon here.

It was an unspeakable terror attack that succeeded: succeeded in shock value, succeeded in triggering a massive overreaction that has appalled the planet, succeeded in stoking an escalation that's drawn in the whole region. Fortunately, not everyone is hell-bent on an all-out clash of civilisations in the Middle East.

UK prime minister tells parliament that the first anniversary of 7 October Hamas attack is a ‘day of grief’ for region

Russian President Putin and Iranian President Pezeshkian to meet in Turkmenistan to discuss Middle East tensions and regional security.

President said he wanted to avoid a regional war in the Middle East, but his unconditional support for Israel has allowed it to happen, Richard Hall writes.

Israeli military intercepts missile from Yemen, likely launched by Iran-backed rebels, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.40%. Stocks today are mildly lower, pressured by higher bond yields. The...