The scenes we are seeing unfold in Israel and Gaza mark a new chapter in the Middle East conflict. The consequences and scale of losses are already devastating, and the recent attack – and the war that now follows – is likely to shape global politics for years to come.

With correspondents on the ground and reporters liveblogging events 24/7, the Guardian is well-placed to provide comprehensive, fact-checked reporting, to help all of us make sense of this perilous moment for the Middle East. Reader-funded and free from commercial influence, we can report fearlessly on world events as they develop.

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