NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warHamas says it will postpone hostage release, blaming IsraelIsrael's defence minister calls the Hamas announcement a "complete violation of the ceasefire agreement".6 hrs agoMiddle 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.4 hrs agoMiddle EastFreed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family saysHis wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.1 day agoBristolRebuilding my home in Gaza as Trump wants me to leaveThe 23-year-old says the neighbourhood she grew up in is now almost unrecognisable.Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchangeConcerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".2 days agoMiddle 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.4 hrs agoMiddle EastTrump says no right of return for Palestinians under Gaza planHe says his proposed US takeover of Gaza would involve "building a permanent place" for the population.14 hrs agoWorldIsrael troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in twoPalestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.1 day agoMiddle EastFreed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family saysHis wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.1 day agoBristolGaza ceasefireWhat will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.2 days agoMiddle EastWho are the Israeli and Thai hostages just released by Hamas?In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.2 Feb 2025Middle EastKey events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in GazaThe ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.19 Jan 2025Middle EastWhat we know about the Gaza agreementHostages and prisoners are being released in the first phase of deal between Israel and Hamas.2 Feb 2025Middle EastHow historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spareThe BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.18 Jan 2025Middle EastAnalysisJeremy Bowen: Trump's Gaza plan won't happen, but it will have consequencesThe US president creates uncertainty and injects more instability, our international editor writes.6 days agoMiddle EastTrump's Gaza plan will be seen as flying in face of international lawNetanyahu's far-right allies will cheer the proposal, but Arab nations will see it as ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.6 days agoMiddle EastHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.16 Jan 2025Middle EastThe wars of 2024 brought together rivals - 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often to scenes of utter destruction.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoFreed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family saysHis wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.1 day agoBristol2 days agoTears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home"I don't know how to put it into words," says one of the hostages released from Gaza last month.2 days agoWorld2 days agoWhat will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoHostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchangeConcerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoFreed Israeli hostage's British family concerned over gaunt appearanceThe in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.3 days agoWales3 days agoReleased Palestinian prisoners greeted in RamallahSome 180 prisoners are being freed in exchange for three Israeli hostages.3 days agoMiddle East