NewsNewsMiddle EastIran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits TehranThe government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.13 mins 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.2 hrs agoMiddle EastFour held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in ParisClashes broke out during one of three disruptions to the performance featuring conductor Lahav Shani.2 days agoWorldUN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of White House visitUS ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the move sent a "strong political signal" that Syria was in a "new era".3 days agoWorldIsrael says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from GazaLior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.1 day agoMiddle EastThe 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 remain3 days agoBBC InDepthReleased 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.2 days agoMiddle EastInside 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.Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostageJoshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.Israel says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostageItay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza.Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuseMaj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.Israel confirms Hamas returned bodies of three soldiers held hostageAuthorities identify the remains handed over on Sunday, bringing to eight the number of hostages' bodies still to be found in Gaza. FeaturesCan the Gaza ceasefire deal survive?Its prospects depend heavily on the continuing engagement of the Trump White House, writes Frank Gardner.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.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.Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvreIsraeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.'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/ListenWatch: 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. 'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chiefTom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a "huge job" to get vital supplies to those in need.Watch: Freed detainee finds family alive after thinking they had been killedShadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners releasedThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.Watch: Netanyahu responds to Trump remark that he's not 'the easiest' to work withCBS News, the BBC's US partner, conducted an exclusive interview with the Israeli prime minister in a hospital tending to freed hostages.Latest updates13 mins agoIran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits TehranThe government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.13 mins ago2 hrs agoIsrael 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.2 hrs ago22 hrs agoOne man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in IraqTens of thousands of UK and Commonwealth soldiers died in Iraq in the two World Wars.22 hrs ago1 day agoIsrael says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from GazaLior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.1 day ago2 days agoWho are the released hostages?The Israeli military says 20 living hostages have been released by Hamas and have returned to Israel.2 days ago2 days agoReleased 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.2 days ago4 days agoInside 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.4 days ago4 days agoIsrael says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostageItay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza.4 days ago6 days agoIsraeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuseMaj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.6 days ago...