NewsNewsMiddle EastLIVEProtesters block roads during strike in Israel to demand Gaza hostage dealIsrael's government is under pressure to secure a deal to free the remaining hostages in Gaza after the bodies of six people were recovered.Israel 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 EastIsrael says Hamas leader killed on third day of West Bank operationIsraeli forces say they killed the head of Hamas in Jenin and two others in an overnight operation.3 days agoMiddle EastBoy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museumThe 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel.2 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 EastUS targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing 15US Central Command says it targeted members of IS leadership in an effort to "disrupt and degrade" the group's plans.2 days agoWorldAid 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 EastBlogger who documented life in Gaza killed in alleged Israeli strikeThe 20-year-old blogger was killed after being hit by shrapnel from a blast on Monday, the BBC has been told. 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 EastWorld Food Programme halts Gaza staff movementsThe move comes after a convoy of the UN food agency's vehicles was shot at near an Israeli checkpoint.5 days agoMiddle EastFeaturesWill more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore?The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group, in Sudan, suspected of genocide.9 hrs agoWorldWhat 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 East'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside sealed-off Jenin 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 EastIsraeli settlers are seizing Palestinian land under cover of war - 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