NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warBritish daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive1 day agoMiddle EastAid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBCThe Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".2 days agoMiddle EastUS envoy in Qatar for talks on extending fragile Gaza ceasefireNegotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.6 days agoMiddle EastUN official accuses Israel of weaponising aid to GazaPhilippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies resume.7 days agoMiddle EastIsrael cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, minister saysEli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. 9 Mar 2025Middle EastAid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBCThe Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".2 days agoMiddle EastUS rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balanceA Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.2 days agoMiddle EastUN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in GazaIsrael strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.4 days agoMiddle EastUS envoy in Qatar for talks on extending fragile Gaza ceasefireNegotiators from Israel and Hamas are meeting mediators for the first time since the truce began in January.6 days agoMiddle EastGaza ceasefire'We are tired of war': Israelis and Gazans fear ceasefire collapsePeople on both sides of the conflict have shared their anxieties as gears grow that the fighting could resume.12 Feb 2025Middle EastWho are Israeli hostages released and rescued from Gaza?Hamas took 251 people hostage in the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.27 Feb 2025Middle EastPaul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strainThe BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.11 Feb 2025Middle EastKey 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 agreementThe first phase of the deal between Israel and Hamas has expired, and its future is now in doubt.3 Mar 2025Middle EastAnalysisGazans face tough choices as their future is debated on the global stageTheir fate is the discussion of Arab leaders in Egypt but what do Gazans want for their future?4 Mar 2025Middle EastGaza ceasefire deal hits critical moment as first phase endsTalks on phase two of the agreement to release all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops have barely begun.1 Mar 2025Middle East'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raidsAid agencies say it is the largest forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.26 Feb 2025Middle EastWhat an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tacticsThe US president sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social.26 Feb 2025BBC VerifyThe unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle EastIn 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.24 Feb 2025Middle EastHuman storiesInjured Gazan boy takes first steps after surgery in JordanNine-year-old Rami was badly hurt in a strike which killed his brother - now he's learning to walk again.4 Mar 2025Middle EastBritish-Israeli hostage says scars show 'hope' ahead of surgeryEmily Damari, 28, lost two fingers while being taken captive during the 7 October 2023 attacks.2 Mar 2025Middle EastReturn of bodies marks day of anguish for IsraelMany held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.20 Feb 2025Middle EastStarved, threatened and abused: Parents of freed Hamas hostages give details of ordealThe BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.13 Feb 2025Middle EastRebuilding my home in Gaza as Trump wants me to leaveThe 23-year-old says the neighbourhood she grew up in is now almost unrecognisable.The ConflictWe take a look at what history can teach us about the conflict in the Middle East.18 Dec 2024Latest updates11 mins agoIsrael launches 'extensive strikes' on Gaza with more than 100 reportedly killedThe Israeli military says it is targeting "terror targets" belonging to Hamas.11 mins agoMiddle East1 day agoBritish daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoFour arrested after Palestine Action protestMembers of Palestine Action were arrested after damage to an Elbit Systems UK building near Bristol.2 days agoBristol2 days agoUS rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balanceA Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoAid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBCThe Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".2 days agoMiddle East4 days agoColumbia suspends and expels pro-Palestinian students who occupied buildingThe university disciplines protesters after a threat from US President Donald Trump to withhold funding.4 days agoUS & Canada4 days agoUN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in GazaIsrael strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.4 days agoMiddle East5 days agoWho is Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian student activist facing US deportation?The Columbia University graduate had a key role in student protests over Gaza. 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