NewsNewsMiddle EastHamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official saysThe plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.6 hrs agoMiddle EastHamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostageThe group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.2 hrs agoMiddle EastConditions at Gaza hospitals 'beyond description' after Israeli attacks, WHO saysThe agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.1 day agoMiddle EastGaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross saysAsaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago.2 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli air strike destroys part of last fully functional hospital in Gaza CityThe Israel Defense Forces said the hospital contained a "command and control center used by Hamas".2 days agoMiddle EastHamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostageThe group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.2 hrs agoMiddle EastIraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problemsThe sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.21 hrs agoMiddle EastPalestinian student activist arrested at US citizenship interviewThe green card holder was held "in direct retaliation" for his role in campus protests, says his lawyer.1 day agoUS & CanadaConditions at Gaza hospitals 'beyond description' after Israeli attacks, WHO saysThe agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.1 day agoMiddle EastUS and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talksThe highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.3 days agoMiddle EastIsrael says it will expand its offensive across most of GazaIsrael's defence minister also said it had taken over a "security zone", which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. 3 days agoMiddle EastAs an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messagesEighteen months since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his wife Lishay still sends family updates, which she hopes he will read one day.4 days agoMiddle EastRed Cross chief says Gaza is 'hell on earth' as Israeli assault continues"No state... can be exempt from the obligation not to commit war crimes, not to commit genocide, not to commit ethnic cleansing," Mirjana Spoljaric tells the BBC.4 days agoMiddle East'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,' says mother of Gaza medic killed by IsraelThe mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss.5 days agoMiddle EastFeaturesWhat is Iran's nuclear programme and what does the US want?Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal. 3 days agoWorld'Part of us is still in Gaza': Freed Israeli hostages fight for a new ceasefireHostages released earlier this year are adding their powerful voices to calls for a deal to bring home those still held by Hamas.6 days agoMiddle EastChemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detentionInterviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.7 Apr 2025Middle EastIsraeli strikes in Syria a challenge to TurkeyIsraeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.4 Apr 2025Middle EastHezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken groupThe BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.4 Apr 2025Middle EastWatch/ListenWatch: What we learned from Trump's meeting with NetanyahuNetanyahu is the first world leader to visit the White House since the US president announced tariffs on global trading partners. 7 Apr 2025Middle EastBBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medicsThe IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.7 Apr 2025BBC VerifyVideo casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killingsThe video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.5 Apr 2025Middle EastVideos show aftermath of Israeli strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.4 Apr 2025Middle EastBBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operationIsrael has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets".20 Mar 2025Middle EastLatest updates2 hrs agoHamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostageThe group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.2 hrs agoMiddle East2 hrs agoArrests in Jordan over rocket and drone plotsSecurity services say the suspects obtained explosives, planned to make drones and trained individuals.2 hrs agoMiddle East6 hrs agoHamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official saysThe plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.6 hrs agoMiddle East21 hrs agoIraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problemsThe sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.21 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoConditions at Gaza hospitals 'beyond description' after Israeli attacks, WHO saysThe agency says it is seeing "attack after attack" and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoGaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross saysAsaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoIsraeli air strike destroys part of last fully functional hospital in Gaza CityThe Israel Defense Forces said the hospital contained a "command and control center used by Hamas".2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoUS and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talksThe highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump's first term in office will resume next week.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoIsrael says it will expand its offensive across most of GazaIsrael's defence minister also said it had taken over a "security zone", which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. 3 days agoMiddle East...
