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Israel releases footage of its forces 'inside Rafah'

An armoured vehicle and troops can be seen in a video from the Israeli military which Israel says shows its operations in eastern Rafah.

The Israeli military says it has taken control of the Philadelphi Corridor - a strategic zone that acts as a buffer between Gaza and Egypt.

30 May 2024

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BBC Verify examines air strike patterns in Beirut

A composite image showing a strike and Nick Eardley talking to camera

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Israel remembers victims of 7 October attack a year on

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Powerful explosion rocks Beirut overnight

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Explosion in Beirut

Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

The BBC's Nick Beake amidst rubble in northern Israel

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

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Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the city of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner, in the BBC newsroom

What the death of Yahya Sinwar means for the Middle East

The Israel Defense Forces say it has killed the Hamas leader, the man seen as responsible for 7 October.

Lucy Williamson taking cover

BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.

Khalil al Hayya

Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

Huge explosion seen over Beirut skyline

Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport

Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Video showing missiles fired over Israel

Video shows Iranian missiles fired over Israel

Video filmed from Dabouq shows the barrage of missiles which were launched on 1 October.

BBC correspondent Sally Nabil

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Explosion over Beirut skyline

Large explosion in Beirut as IDF says it conducted 'precise' strike

Video captured by Reuters news agency shows a large explosion in Lebanon's capital.

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BBC Verify analysed three locations that were hit by Iranian missiles.

Hugo Bachega in Beirut

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of Israeli strike on Beirut

The Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh has been hit by Israeli airstrikes targeting Beirut.

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Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

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Watch: Israel carries out further air strikes on Beirut

Video shows explosions and smoke in Lebanon’s capital overnight

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Video shows Iran's missile attack on Israel

A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel.

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Missile strikes near Tel Aviv shopping mall

Video verified by the BBC shows missile strikes near the Ayalon Mall, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Large explosion at night time from a distance

Watch: Explosions seen on Israel-Lebanon border

Video taken from northern Israel has captured explosions on the border with Lebanon on Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Flats in Beirut after an air strike

At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut

The BBC's Carine Torbey says the attack on Kola has sent shockwave through Lebanon.

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Huge fireball seen as Israel strikes Yemen port

Footage appears to show Israeli strike on the Yemeni port of Hudaydah.

BBC reporter Merlyn Thomas in front of footage of bombed buildings

Analysing videos showing strikes that killed Nasrallah

How the BBC worked out the facts about blasts in Lebanon's capital from clues in social media footage.

Hugo Bachega reports from Beirut

'A very dangerous and delicate moment for Lebanon'

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