Nada AlTaher

Rebels clash with state-allied forces as they seek to advance further south after taking Aleppo and Hama

The agreement is a welcome piece of good news – but the future remains uncertain

Israel's latest attack on centre of Lebanese capital comes amid renewed US push for ceasefire with Hezbollah

About 1.2 million people have been forced to flee their homes since Israel escalated its war

Local community groups step in to host vulnerable migrants who are turned away by local authorities

Situation unfolding is 'no surprise' given war and desperation, says UN spokeswoman in Gaza

Of the 109 lorries delivering aid, only 11 made it safely to the warehouse after Israel re-routed convoy

Several officials have suggested Iran could break from long-standing atomic doctrine after attacks by Israel

Ceasefire in Gaza and a viable two-state solution will depend on the president-elect’s new policies

Regional shifts including closer ties between Arab states and Iran could benefit Palestinian cause, say experts

Trump administration expected to play a smaller role

Delegates to Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate view trade, co-operation and communication as ways to build relations

Shift in mindset is required by political leaders who see humanitarian cost as a 'by-product of crisis'

Gaza analyst says fatwa is not condemnation, but rather criticism of rationale used to carry out assault

Neighbours in the region fear the wider repercussions of further escalation