Israel struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday, in an unprecedented attack that reportedly killed three of Iran’s most powerful figures and plunges the wider Middle East into dangerous new territory.

Tensions between the two foes also broke into direct conflict last year, with Iran firing hundreds of missiles and drones in its first ever direct attack on Israel in April 2024, in retaliation for an attack on its embassy compound in Damascus, which killed several senior Iranian military commanders.

Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa before dawn, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week's G7 meeting that the confrontation could lead to a broader regional conflict.

Amnesty International’s analysis of satellite imagery and verification of video footage reveals how Israeli forces completely razed what remained of the

People across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam's most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon.

Evidence suggests the destruction exceeds military necessity and indicates a deliberate campaign by Israeli forces to render the area uninhabitable

Activists face deportation after British-flagged vessel Madleen intercepted by Israeli military en route to Gaza