NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warIsrael 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. 10 hrs 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.1 day agoMiddle EastIsraeli army fired more than 100 shots in Gaza medics' killing, audio suggestsThe analysis shows Israeli troops fired 100 shots during the attack which killed 15 people.2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence ministerThe Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.2 days agoMiddle East'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.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.1 day 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.1 day 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.2 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli army fired more than 100 shots in Gaza medics' killing, audio suggestsThe analysis shows Israeli troops fired 100 shots during the attack which killed 15 people.2 days agoMiddle EastGaza ceasefireWhy has Israel bombed Gaza and what next for ceasefire deal? 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