EU plans to re-evaluate its trade pact with Israel over concerns about human rights violations

An occupying power must enable humanitarian assistance, but critics say Israel’s US-backed aid foundation presents a conflict of interest

There are many challenges ahead for President Ahmad Al Shara

US leader's tour highlighted role diplomacy can play to address Iran, Syria and Gaza issues

Humanitarian agencies fear the plan will weaponise aid and violate basic principles

The President has hit the ground running on aid, trade and Tehran – so who are the winners and losers in the region?

War in Gaza and restrictive Israeli policies in the West Bank and Jerusalem are making life unbearable for Palestinian Christians

Efforts by grassroots legal groups are being increased after the world’s top courts issued measures last year to curb atrocities in Gaza

Country is still grappling with the same sectarian complex that fanned the conflict 50 years ago

Trump says he prefers negotiation to military action – but an exchange of threats between the US and Iran has brought fears of escalation

Growing anger against Hamas and constant Israeli attacks have pushed Palestinians to the brink

Palestinians in the strip fear never-ending war as mediators struggle to revive stalled truce