Israel is drastically widening its fight against the Lebanese militant group that is backed by Iran, whose supreme leader said that “any strike on the Zionist regime is a service to humanity.”

President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement.

The assault took place in a key agricultural region, which has seen a surge in gang violence.

With the region on edge about a possible Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran, U.S. Central Command hit targets in Yemen, and Israel ordered evacuations in Gaza.

The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals.

As war in the Middle East spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted. This is why.

Seven New York Times photojournalists describe moments that have defined a year of war.

Ying Lao has called out the pro-democracy movement for its frequent “manels,” arguing that the exclusion of women from such discussions is hurting the cause.

The fighting comes as the region awaits a potential Israeli counterstrike against Iran, which fired missiles at Israel last week and which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas.

Around the world, people are remembering those killed and abducted in Israel last Oct. 7. For Palestinians in Gaza, there is no reprieve from a war that has killed tens of thousands.