The National Editorial

Allegations about the use of white phosphorus in southern Lebanon are worrying

The real threat posed by hackers, criminal gangs and those who spread disinformation is now far removed from the realm of science fiction

An important speech in Abu Dhabi returned to first principles: that this conflict needs a political solution

Building consensus often isn't easy, but Arab and Muslim countries find common ground in calls for an end to the war in Gaza and justice for the Palestinians

Arab countries are right to reject suggestions that they act as an enforcer in the war-torn Palestinian enclave

Two days of government meetings between hundreds of senior decision makers offer a closer look at the country's priorities – prosperity, stability and the environment

Violence takes an immediate toll on children, but intergenerational trauma also plays out in a more pernicious way

Whatever happens, there is no going back to the situation as it was a month ago

Climate finance is a complex and emotive issue, but momentum for a final deal is growing

Conflicts should not be solved by glib, vengeful policies of displacement

The mounting humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave is unconscionable but there are other reasons to halt the military operation

Pakistan faces many challenges but deporting nearly two million people to its impoverished neighbour could lead to more instability

A mob searching a Russian airport for Israeli passengers shows the dangers of ascribing collective responsibility to entire groups of people

Misrepresentation, polarisation and a wilful refusal to see the humanity of those on all sides has become the norm

The economic outlook for Gaza and the West Bank was grim even before the Hamas attack of October 7