The Middle East has long been a region of complex relationships and political tensions, with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict at its center. While much of the global discourse about peace ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at ...