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Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
ByPippa Crerar in Shanghai and Peter Walker January 30, 2026

Prime minister says ensuring that Iran does not develop a nuclear programme is a ‘number one priority’Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to devel…

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Keir Starmer offered place on Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’
ByPippa Crerar Political editor January 13, 2026

Prime minister is yet to receive a formal invitation, but the Guardian has been told that Starmer is expected to acceptKeir Starmer has been offered a place on the Gaza “peace board” set up by Donald Trump as part of the ceasefire agreement between Isr…

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The best of the long read in 2025
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian December 23, 2025

Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the yearVictor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sell…

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Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’
ByJulian Borger, Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Daniel Boffey in Jerusalem October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as par…

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The Guardian view on peace in Gaza: the relief is real, but Trump’s promise of a ‘golden age’ rings hollow | Editorial
ByEditorial October 13, 2025

Hostage and prisoner releases are bringing joy to families. But there is no guarantee that the ceasefire will end Palestinian sufferingThe reprieve brought by the end of fighting in Gaza is immense. In Israel, the release of the living hostages has led…

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Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role? – podcast
By October 13, 2025

All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza. As global leaders, including Donald Trump and Ke…

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Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role? – podcast
By October 13, 2025

All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza. As global leaders, including Donald Trump and Ke…

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‘Inclusive’ Israel has always excluded the Palestinians | Letters
ByGuardian staff September 25, 2025

Peter Prinsley missed a key point in his account of being barred from Israel, writes Dr Hilary Kilpatrick. Plus a letter from Owen HollandIn the report of his experience at being refused entry to Israel/Palestine, Dr Peter Prinsley MP reflects on how f…

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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed from prison
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 22, 2025September 23, 2025

Writer, who has served six years for sharing a Facebook post, was given a presidential pardonThe British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been released from jail after serving six years for sharing a Facebook post.Egypt’s president…

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Starmer finally said it: ‘We recognise Palestine.’ But Gaza desperately needs action – where is that? | Nesrine Malik
ByNesrine Malik September 22, 2025

The British PM and others offered fine words, but after all the horror, many will say too little, too late. Palestinians need unfettered support – and nowWelcome, but behind the curve. That is the summary of the coordinated recognition of a Palestinian…

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