NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warRecord settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within IsraelMore than 260 settler attacks in October resulted in Palestinians being injured or having property damaged, according to the UN.2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefireEntire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, the images show. 5 days agoMiddle EastIsrael receives body of soldier killed in 2014 in GazaThe Israeli military confirmed the soldier's body had been returned from Gaza after 11 years on Sunday.7 days agoMiddle EastReleased Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivityIn an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.7 Nov 2025Middle EastIsrael confirms identity of hostage body returned by Hamas as Meny GodardGodard was 73 when he was killed during Hamas's raid on kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October 2023.3 days agoMiddle EastHamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progressMediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.5 days agoWorldIsrael passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terroristsThe requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.5 days agoMiddle EastAnalysisThe battle over Gaza's future: Why no-one can agree on the rebuildFrom AI-powered super cities to designs that capture its 'soul and spirit', plans have already been draw up - but political obstacles remainCan the Gaza ceasefire deal survive?Its prospects depend heavily on the continuing engagement of the Trump White House, writes Frank Gardner.Watch: UN official says Gaza ruins 'like Hiroshima' Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher talk to the BBC about scenes of despair he witnessed on a recent trip to the costal enclave. New images show Israeli control line deeper into Gaza than expectedIsrael has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peaceTrump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.Human storiesInside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of warWith endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuationsAround 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.Gaza doctors struggle to investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by IsraelPhotographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into GazaThe court also says Israel has not substantiated its allegations against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.'I'm 89 and I saw my homeland rebuilt before - but now I don't believe Gaza has a future'One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding GazaWatch and listen again on iPlayer and SoundsJeremy Bowen: Chances of peace in the Middle EastThe BBC's International Editor reflects on the ongoing peace effortsLatest updates11 hrs agoPalestinians offered scholarships at universityFour fully-funded scholarships for Palestinians have been created at the University of Sussex.11 hrs ago2 days agoRecord settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within IsraelMore than 260 settler attacks in October resulted in Palestinians being injured or having property damaged, according to the UN.2 days ago2 days agoSouth Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of PalestiniansIt is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa. 2 days ago3 days agoWho are the released hostages?The Israeli military says 20 living hostages have been released by Hamas and have returned to Israel.3 days ago3 days agoIsrael confirms identity of hostage body returned by Hamas as Meny GodardGodard was 73 when he was killed during Hamas's raid on kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October 2023.3 days ago4 days agoGazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chiefAbout 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.4 days ago5 days agoIsrael has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefireEntire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, the images show. 5 days ago5 days agoHamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progressMediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.5 days ago5 days agoIsrael passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terroristsThe requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.5 days ago...
