NewsNewsMiddle EastTop US officials inadvertently added journalist to group chat on Yemen strike plansA National Security Council spokesman said in a statement the reported chat "appears to be authentic"12 hrs agoWorldPalestinian Oscar winner attacked by Israeli settlers then detained, activists sayHamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said. 11 mins agoMiddle EastIsraeli air strike kills top Hamas official in GazaSalah al-Bardaweel and his wife died in the southern city of Khan Younis, a Hamas source told the BBC.2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefireLebanon's health ministry says seven people, including a child, were killed and 40 injured.3 days agoMiddle EastIsrael's Supreme Court freezes PM's order to sack security chiefBenjamin Netanyahu cited Shin Bet's failure to anticipate the 7 October attack - but the move sparked outrage and protests.4 days agoMiddle EastPalestinian Oscar winner attacked by Israeli settlers then detained, activists sayHamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said. 11 mins agoMiddle EastIsrael kills Hamas official in strike on Gaza hospitalIsmail Barhoum is one of the most senior Hamas figures killed since Israel resumed military action.22 hrs agoMiddle EastMore than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry saysMore than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.2 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli air strike kills top Hamas official in GazaSalah al-Bardaweel and his wife died in the southern city of Khan Younis, a Hamas source told the BBC.2 days agoMiddle East'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacksThe BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.4 days agoMiddle EastBritish bomb disposal expert injured in GazaThe 51-year-old was injured in a blast which killed a UN worker, the charity he works for says.5 days agoMiddle EastHamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv as Israel renews Gaza ground campaignIt comes after Israel resumes its bombing campaign and ground operations in Gaza.5 days agoMiddle EastIran releases French tourist held since 2022Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.5 days agoWorld'They wanted to be doctors, teachers': Gazans grieve children killed in massive Israeli strikesBabies and young children are among the hundreds killed in Israel's renewed bombardment.6 days agoMiddle EastFeaturesThe Indian scholar arrested in US over father-in-law's Hamas linkFriends and family of Badar Khan Suri in India say they are shocked by the terror charges against him.23 hrs agoWorldIs the war starting again in Gaza?Is the truce finished after Israeli air strikes across Gaza?7 days agoMiddle EastBritish 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 alive16 Mar 2025Middle EastWho 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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