Middle East
Wizz Air’s UK boss hopes to undercut Gulf carriers on Middle East flights
Marion Geoffroy predicted Airbus A321XLR planes will ‘revolutionise’ air travel from a cost perspective.
SNP calls for suspension of Israel arms sales in letter to Foreign Secretary
David Lammy has said there would be no ‘blanket ban’ on arms sales between the UK and Israel.
Human rights watchdog finds Hamas militants complicit in October 7 war crimes
A report said the actions of the Palestinian fighters met the international legal definition for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 60 as sides consider new ceasefire deal
Earlier, Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian teenager from the Gaza Strip after he stabbed a police officer in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli strikes on central Gaza kill 24 people overnight
Earlier, Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian teenager from the Gaza Strip after he stabbed a police officer in the occupied West Bank.
Starmer underlines UK’s ‘commitment to peace and security’ in the Middle East
The Prime Minister spoke with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Jordan about the war in Gaza, defence and the UK’s trading relationships.
David Lammy calls for hostage deal within days during Israel trip
The Foreign Secretary met with political leaders to push for an immediate ceasefire and an increase in the flow of aid into Gaza.
David Lammy meets families of Hamas hostages during Israel trip
The Labour MP for Tottenham is visiting Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the first time as Foreign Secretary.
Israeli military orders evacuation of ‘dangerous combat zone’ Gaza City
Earlier, an air strike in Gaza killed 20 Palestinians as mediators met in Qatar for talks aimed at agreeing a long-elusive ceasefire deal.
Israeli air strike kills 25 in southern Gaza
Heavy bombardment in the north forced the closure of medical facilities in Gaza City and sent thousands fleeing in search of refuge.