Beyond the Headlines
Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world.
How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?
Countries once enjoyed a pragmatic partnership to retain power in Middle East
What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?
Neighbouring Arab states fear rippling consequences if Israel-Iran war intensifies
Iran and Israel: What's next?
Listen to The National's editors give the inside view on the conflict
Who are Abu Shabab, the armed militia Israel is backing in Gaza?
An Israeli strategy to counter Hamas is being criticised for engaging Palestinian gangs with criminal links
Will Europe’s shift on Israel’s war in Gaza change anything?
EU plans to re-evaluate its trade pact with Israel over concerns about human rights violations
Can Israel be trusted to distribute aid in Gaza?
An occupying power must enable humanitarian assistance, but critics say Israel’s US-backed aid foundation presents a conflict of interest
As sanctions lift, can Syria hold together?
There are many challenges ahead for President Ahmad Al Shara
Will Middle East tension ease after Trump visit?
US leader's tour highlighted role diplomacy can play to address Iran, Syria and Gaza issues
What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?
Humanitarian agencies fear the plan will weaponise aid and violate basic principles
Trump’s first 100 days: What ‘America first’ means for the Middle East
The President has hit the ground running on aid, trade and Tehran – so who are the winners and losers in the region?
Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing
War in Gaza and restrictive Israeli policies in the West Bank and Jerusalem are making life unbearable for Palestinian Christians
Why legal action against alleged Israeli war crimes is so slow
Efforts by grassroots legal groups are being increased after the world’s top courts issued measures last year to curb atrocities in Gaza
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