Israel & the Palestinians15 hrs agoNetanyahu says hostage deal now agreed The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.15 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoHamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victoryHamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory. 1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoDozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefireMore than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force. 1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoGaza in maps: How 15 months of war have drastically changed the territoryA visual guide to how much has changed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks on 7 October.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoWhy are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoBowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflictThe truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.2 days agoMiddle East2 days ago'Joy and worry' from hostage families as deal reachedFamilies of Israeli hostages in Gaza share their feelings as a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. 2 days agoMiddle East8 days agoIsraeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go furtherIsraeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.8 days agoMiddle East9 Jan 2025Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills two children, Palestinians sayThe young boys were killed with their cousin in a strike which Israel said targeted a "terrorist cell".9 Jan 2025Middle East