US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Reuters

Trump says US will end $4bn in annual military aid to Israel

Move comes as opposition to American support for Israel grows among Democrats and some Republicans

US

CommentHezbollah is betting its future on Iran as Lebanon becomes a proxy battlefield

Comment

Gaza’s olive harvest fades amid war as Palestinians fight to save tradition

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Netanyahu's opponents have the numbers – now can they make a deal?

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Today's cartoonShadi’s take on the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament

Cartoon

Lebanese court presses charges against Hezbollah members

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EditorialIsrael’s Arab voters deserve a place at the table

Editorial
Attendees cheer as US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a midterm campaign rally at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. AFP
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Beyond the HeadlinesWatching the US midterm elections from the Middle East

Rising prices due to the Iran war could make foreign policy a key issue for voters

Beyond the Headlines

Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Israel’s Arab-majority parties being potential kingmakers

Cartoon

Coalition talks begin as Likud collect most votes but no clear winner emerges

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UK government urged to expand Israel sanctions to cover Gaza aid blockade

UK

LatestApathy and intrigue in Iran as coalition talks continue

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AnalysisResult raises prospect of new attack on Iran

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Qatar denies 'ridiculous' accusations after Netanyahu casts doubt on validity of Arab vote

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People prepare to vote at a polling station in Umm al-Fahm, Israel, 27 October 2026. Israelis are heading to the polls in the first nation-wide elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack. EPA / JAMALA AWAD

LatestApathy and intrigue in Iran as coalition talks continue

Pro-Netanyahu camp has 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, eight short of a majority

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AnalysisResult raises prospect of new attack on Iran

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Qatar denies 'ridiculous' accusations after Netanyahu casts doubt on validity of Arab vote

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Netanyahu finds shrinking support among Europe's far-right

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