Netanyahu wants Donald Trump to force Iran to stop production of ballistic missiles and end support for proxy militias

Islamist group shows no signs of giving up light weapons but may put heavy weaponry ‘in storage’

Rafah ⁠border crossing, ⁠Palestinian enclave’s main gateway, to be reopened once remains returned, says Israel

Thousands join demonstrations as leaders demand action over rising crime

Unrwa condemns action as violation of international law as staff say facility used to store aid for Gaza and West Bank

UK and Germany say they are willing to participate in international body set up to oversee Gaza ceasefire

US, working with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, will ensure disarmament of Hamas, Trump says

New transitional Palestinian administration to be established in war-torn enclave

Both nations were once close allies and major trading partners, including the sale of arms

Netanyahu has described Lebanese efforts as an encouraging start but far from sufficient

Mass demonstrations against compulsory service law have been taking place as Israel’s military tries to solve its manpower shortages

Azerbaijan says it will not send troops to take part in International Stabilisation Force for Palestinian territory

New law also cuts communications and banking services to Unrwa, allows its land to be seized

Foreign ministers of 10 states express ‘serious concerns’ over humanitarian situation in devastated territory

Move is part of Tel Aviv’s struggle for regional influence against Iran and Turkey