NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warIsrael faces general strike after night of protestsTensions are running high over the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.5 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael recovers bodies of six Gaza hostagesThe Israeli military says the captives were killed by Hamas shortly before troops discovered them in the Rafah area.20 hrs agoWorld'It feels like we’re in Gaza': West Bank raid leaves destruction and determination in its wakePalestinians in Nur Shams camp speak to the BBC's Lucy Williamson after Israeli forces withdraw.3 days agoMiddle East'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee campThe camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank.4 days agoMiddle EastUN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continueThe IDF confirms 16 people have been killed as it carries out "counter-terrorism" operations. 4 days agoMiddle EastIsrael recovers bodies of six Gaza hostagesThe Israeli military says the captives were killed by Hamas shortly before troops discovered them in the Rafah area.20 hrs agoWorldGaza polio vaccine rollout starts well, UN saysThe drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. 18 hrs agoMiddle EastFamilies leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank pushCivilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation.2 days agoMiddle East'It feels like we’re in Gaza': West Bank raid leaves destruction and determination in its wakePalestinians in Nur Shams camp speak to the BBC's Lucy Williamson after Israeli forces withdraw.3 days agoMiddle EastThe key issues explainedWho are the leaders of Hamas?A brief guide to some of the leading figures in the group behind the attacks on Israel.31 Jul 2024Middle EastWhat is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?Escalating cross-border hostilities between the foes have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.8 days agoMiddle EastWhere does Israel get its weapons?Israel's military is heavily reliant on imported aircraft and munitions to conduct its war in Gaza.15 Apr 2024Middle EastWhat are the historical reasons behind the conflict?Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians date back decades, but what are the key issues?5 Apr 2024Middle EastAnalysisHas Israel taken enough action to prevent alleged incitement to genocide?In January, the ICJ ordered Israel to prevent public statements inciting genocide - critics say it’s not doing enough.6 days agoMiddle EastLebanese relief as Hezbollah and Israel seem to step back from brinkBoth signalled they did not want an all-out war after the biggest cross-border strikes in 10 months.7 days agoMiddle EastIsrael and Hezbollah say they don't want war - but they are both ready for itThis appears to be Hezbollah’s first significant retaliation for the assassination of a senior commander, Jon Donnison writes.25 Aug 2024Middle EastIsrael-Gaza ceasefire: Is a deal still possible?As Benjamin Netanyahu rises in Israeli opinion polls, his US allies fear he is blocking a ceasefire deal.24 Aug 2024Israeli settlers are seizing Palestinian land under cover of war - they hope permanentlyIsraeli extremists are working to make settlements in the West Bank irreversible, analysts fear.6 days agoBBC InDepthHuman storiesBaby contracts Gaza's first case of polio in 25 yearsThe head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says he is "gravely concerned".23 Aug 2024Middle EastGaza nurse says whole family, including quadruplets, killed in air strikeAshraf El Attar's wife and six children were killed when an air strike destroyed their home in Deir al-Balah.21 Aug 2024Middle EastNetanyahu putting politics before Gaza deal, dead hostage's daughter saysInbal Peri tells the BBC her father might be alive if Israel's PM had agreed to a Gaza ceasefire.21 Aug 2024Middle EastLebanese hold their breath as mediators scramble to avert all-out warLocals in the capital Beirut tell the BBC their fears of another war between Israel and Hezbollah.14 Aug 2024Middle EastConfronting violent settlers in the occupied West Bank, together In the hills of the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds and Israeli activists unite to face down settler violence.9 Aug 2024Middle EastLatest updates5 hrs agoIsrael faces general strike after night of protestsTensions are running high over the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.5 hrs agoMiddle East11 hrs agoTens of thousands rally in Israel calling for hostage release dealThe protests come after six hostages taken by Hamas on the 7 October attacks were found dead in Gaza.11 hrs agoMiddle East18 hrs agoGaza polio vaccine rollout starts well, UN saysThe drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. 18 hrs agoMiddle East20 hrs agoIsrael recovers bodies of six Gaza hostagesThe Israeli military says the captives were killed by Hamas shortly before troops discovered them in the Rafah area.20 hrs agoWorld22 hrs agoGaza children being given polio vaccineThe aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years.22 hrs agoMiddle East23 hrs agoStories of the hostages taken by Hamas from IsraelIt is thought 103 hostages remain unaccounted for after the 7 October attacks.23 hrs agoMiddle East3 days agoAid group says Israeli strike on Gaza convoy kills four PalestiniansIsrael's military says it hit "armed assailants" who took control of an Anera convoy's lead vehicle.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoWhat is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoIsrael agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine driveIt will be rolled out in three separate stages across the central, southern and northern parts of the strip.3 days agoMiddle East
