NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza war'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubbleThe mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.12 hrs agoMiddle EastAnti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slipsGazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.1 day agoMiddle EastGaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figuresThree thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.3 days agoMiddle EastWe're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called dailyPope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza's tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.3 days agoMiddle EastNew Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBCEgyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.3 days agoMiddle EastAnti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slipsGazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.1 day agoMiddle EastIsraeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian officials sayTwenty-one people are reportedly killed in two separate strikes in the northern town of Jabalia.4 hrs agoMiddle EastAbbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostagesPalestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.2 days agoMiddle EastGaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figuresThree thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.3 days agoMiddle EastGaza ceasefireWhy has Israel bombed Gaza and what next for ceasefire deal? The truce was already in trouble - now Israeli air strikes have dealt it a huge blow.18 Mar 2025Middle EastWhat we know about the Gaza agreementIs the truce finished after Israeli air strikes across Gaza?18 Mar 2025Middle East'We are tired of war': Israelis and Gazans fear ceasefire collapsePeople on both sides of the conflict have shared their anxieties as gears grow that the fighting could resume.12 Feb 2025Middle EastWho are Israeli hostages released and rescued from Gaza?Hamas took 251 people hostage in the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.27 Feb 2025Middle EastPaul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strainThe BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.11 Feb 2025Middle EastAnalysisBBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medicsThe IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.7 Apr 2025BBC VerifyBBC Verify: Israel's hospital assassination in GazaAn air strike on a hospital in Gaza is reported to have killed a senior Hamas leader24 Mar 2025BBC VerifyBBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operationIsrael has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets".20 Mar 2025Middle East'Once again, fear has gripped the people'Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire.18 Mar 2025Middle EastGazans face tough choices as their future is debated on the global stageTheir fate is the discussion of Arab leaders in Egypt but what do Gazans want for their future?4 Mar 2025Middle EastHuman stories'It's really hard to have any hope': Gaza doctor describes daily struggleThe BBC joins a GP in Gaza as she sees dozens of patients, struggling to treat them with a dwindling supply of drugs.7 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.11 Apr 2025Middle 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.11 Apr 2025Middle 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.9 Apr 2025Middle EastSurvivor challenges Israeli account of attack on Gaza paramedicsPalestinian paramedic Munther Abed rejects Israel's assertion that the vehicles approached troops with their lights off.2 Apr 2025Middle EastLatest updates1 hr agoIsraeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza StripIsrael had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.1 hr agoWorld4 hrs agoIsraeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian officials sayTwenty-one people are reportedly killed in two separate strikes in the northern town of Jabalia.4 hrs agoMiddle East12 hrs ago'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubbleThe mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.12 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoAnti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slipsGazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoKneecap say statement at Coachella 'not aggressive' after criticismKneecap ended their performance at the California music festival with pro-Palestinian messages.2 days agoNorthern Ireland2 days agoAbbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostagesPalestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war.2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoGaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figuresThree thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoNew Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBCEgyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoBBC building in 'lockdown' after protesters break inPolice attended the scene as up to 20 protesters make their way into a BBC building in Belfast.3 days agoNorthern Ireland...
