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Peter Beaumont

Peter Beaumont is a senior international reporter who has reported extensively from conflict zones including Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine. The former Jerusalem correspondent of the Guardian, he has won several awards, including the Orwell Prize for his work in Iraq, and is the author of The Secret Life of War: Journeys Through Modern Conflict. Twitter: @petersbeaumont1

February 2025

  • Palestinians riding a donkey cart pass by a stand selling goods.

    Middle East crisis live
    Hamas names three Israeli hostages to be released after alleging ceasefire breach – as it happened

  • An aerial view of the destruction in the Gaza Strip

    Rebuilding shattered Gaza may require a new Marshall plan

  • Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump speaks with House Speaker Mike Johnson after a signing ceremony in the president’s room

    Donald Trump’s toxic remarks on Gaza reveal lack of joined-up thinking

  • Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump at the White House in September 2020.

    Netanyahu heads for Trump talks in US amid uncertainty over Gaza truce

  • Rafah crossing reopening should not be underestimated – it hints at success for Gaza ceasefire

  • Middle East crisis live
    Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli hostages and freed Palestinians return home as Rafah crossing opens

  • Rafah crossing reopens for Gaza’s sick and injured children after months of closure

January 2025

  • The Bibas family smile for a group selfie

    Hamas to release Israeli father amid ‘grave concerns’ for wife and children

  • Backs of two people entering gatway with Unrwa health centre sign to the left and flags above

    International Unrwa staff leave as Israel’s ban on activity takes effect

  • Arbel Yehoud.

    Middle East crisis live
    Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after more Gaza hostages freed – as it happened

  • A young girl stands in front of the rubble of destroyed buildings holding a sack of flour

    Unrwa closure imminent as last-bid attempts to stop Israeli ban fail

  • Hamas names four female Israeli soldiers it will release from Gaza this weekend

  • Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by deadline, Netanyahu says

  • Israel’s top general resigns, citing ‘terrible’ 7 October security failures

  • Four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this weekend, Hamas says

  • Gaza ceasefire begins with release of three Israeli hostages

  • Three hostages released by Hamas reunited with mothers after ceasefire deal

  • The three female hostages released first by Hamas under the ceasefire deal

  • Gaza ceasefire has come into effect but will the Israel-Hamas agreement hold?

  • Middle East crisis live
    Israel ratifies ceasefire deal despite opposition from some hardliners – as it happened

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