NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warTrump says Israel will hand over Gaza to US after fighting endsThe president reiterates that the idea would mean resettling Palestinians, and that no US soldiers would be needed.12 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving GazaIt comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation.16 hrs agoMiddle East'I don't know how he survived', says freed Israeli hostage's nieceThe niece of freed Israeli hostage Gadi Moses said he mostly ate bread and olives and did math to distract himself during captivity.5 days agoThree Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners releasedSaturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.6 days agoPalestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first timeThere were jubilant scenes in the West Bank, as more Palestinians were released from Israeli jails under the ceasefire deal.7 days agoIsrael minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving GazaIt comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation.16 hrs agoMiddle EastJeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequencesThe US president creates uncertainty and injects more instability, our international editor writes.1 day agoMiddle EastPalestinians and Arab states reject Trump's Gaza takeover proposalThe Palestinian president, Hamas and neighbouring countries condemn the idea of resettling Gazans abroad.1 day agoWorld'I don't know how he survived', says freed Israeli hostage's nieceThe niece of freed Israeli hostage Gadi Moses said he mostly ate bread and olives and did math to distract himself during captivity.5 days agoGaza ceasefireWho are the Israeli and Thai hostages just released by Hamas?In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.4 days agoKey events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in GazaThe ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.19 Jan 2025Middle EastWhat we know about the Gaza agreementHostages and prisoners are being released in the first phase of deal between Israel and Hamas.5 days agoMiddle EastHow historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spareThe BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.18 Jan 2025Middle EastIsrael has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House17 Jan 2025BBC InDepthAnalysisTrump's Gaza plan will be seen as flying in face of international lawNetanyahu's far-right allies will cheer the proposal, but Arab nations will see it as ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.2 days agoMiddle EastHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.16 Jan 2025Middle EastThe wars of 2024 brought together rivals - 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