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On the eve of Hamas militants’ 7 October attacks, Israel expands the Middle East conflict on two fronts

Since last Oct. 7, the world has seen mass death catalyzed by terrorist attacks in Israel, Israel’s mission to recover hostages still being detained and retaliation in Gaza — and now a long-dreaded war erupting through the Middle East.

JOHN Swinney has called for a ceasefire ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel amid the continued bombardment of Gaza.

One year after the October 7 attacks, war continues to rage between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Despite efforts to reach a diplomatic solution, the fighting has now expanded into neighbouring Lebanon. FRANCE 24 looks back on the timeline of this unprecedented escalation in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told Emmanuel Macron that Israel expects support from France and not restrictions after the French president called for a halt to arms supplies to Israel for use in Gaza. This comes after an Israeli strike on a mosque sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah in central…

Western leaders look feeble and helpless as religious fanatics and rightwing zealots dig the region deeper into conflict

There are so many players and so many imponderables. Truly it is a region on a knife edge

Russia is dependent on Iran for military support in Ukraine, but has had complex ties with Hezbollah.

French President Emmanuel Macron brought “shame” on himself by calling on countries to stop providing Israel with weapons for use in Gaza, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. Earlier, Macron said that France will host an international conference in October to boost support for Lebanon, which is currently…