NewsNewsMiddle EastGaza truce talks reportedly stall despite second Netanyahu-Trump meetingA Palestinian official says key sticking points at the indirect negotiations in Qatar include how aid will be distributed.5 hrs agoWorldSon of couple held in Iran: 'They aren't spies, they're Mum and Dad'Joe Bennett says he has not heard from his parents in six months after their arrest on spying charges.7 hrs agoMiddle EastTwo crew killed in attack on cargo ship in Red SeaThe Liberian-flagged Eternity C, carrying 22 crew, is reported to be adrift and listing.24 hrs agoWorldTrump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks despite lack of breakthroughThe US president said talk were going "very well", but a Palestinian source tells the BBC they have not made headway.1 day agoWorldReleased Hamas hostage says Trump can bring home those still captive in GazaKeith Siegel urged the US president to pressure both Israel and Hamas to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.2 days agoMiddle EastSon of couple held in Iran: 'They aren't spies, they're Mum and Dad'Joe Bennett says he has not heard from his parents in six months after their arrest on spying charges.7 hrs agoMiddle EastIsraeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in RafahIsrael Katz tells Israeli media the so-called "humanitarian city" in Rafah will eventually house 2.1 million Palestinians.1 day agoMiddle EastHamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts sayThe Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing.1 day agoMiddle EastTwo crew killed in attack on cargo ship in Red SeaThe Liberian-flagged Eternity C, carrying 22 crew, is reported to be adrift and listing.24 hrs agoWorldUS to remove Syria's HTS from list of foreign terror groupsThe Islamist group led a rebel offensive that toppled Syria's Assad regime in December. 2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael says it struck Houthi-held ports and cargo ship in YemenThe Israeli military says the strikes were a response to attacks by the Houthis, who later launched two missiles towards Israel and the occupied West Bank.2 days agoMiddle EastHamas security officer says group has lost control over most of GazaThe officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.3 days agoMiddle EastIDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civiliansAfter Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.3 days agoMiddle EastUS aid workers wounded, says Gaza Humanitarian FoundationMilitants threw grenades at an aid centre in Khan Younis, the controversial relief organisation says.4 days agoMiddle EastFeaturesYemen to execute Indian nurse on death row - 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