NewsNewsMiddle East'There were bodies everywhere': Druze residents describe 'bloodbath' in Syrian city SuweidaOne woman tells the BBC she cowered in her home waiting for gunmen to enter and "decide whether we should live or die".11 hrs agoMiddle EastUN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fightingThe UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.8 hrs agoMiddle EastAlmost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group saysThe Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.1 day agoMiddle EastIraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missingVideos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut.1 day agoMiddle EastPope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills threeIsrael's prime minister says it "deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit" the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City.1 day agoWorldUN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fightingThe UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.8 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael levelling thousands of Gaza civilian buildings in controlled demolitionsSatellite images show massive amounts of destruction in areas Israel's military claims to have under "operational control".Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in GazaPM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".1 day agoMiddle EastAlmost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group saysThe Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.1 day agoMiddle EastSyria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikesAhmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit DamascusIsrael says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in GazaFor the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites. Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, governor saysThe Israeli military said it had struck a number of military compounds belonging to the armed group Hezbollah.Gaza father's outrage after Israeli strike kills son 'searching for sip' at water pointMahmoud Abdul Rahman's son, Abdullah, was among six children who died at a water distribution point in Gaza on Sunday.FeaturesWho are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aidTwo of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.Outrage builds over plan to force all Gazans to southern city Critics denounce a plan by Israel's defence minister to relocate all Palestinians in Gaza to a small area in the south.Netanyahu visits US as Trump puts pressure to agree Gaza ceasefire dealIsrael's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killedThe attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.Watch/ListenWatch: BBC reports from severely damaged Syrian defence headquartersThe deadly unrest, along with the violent Israeli strikes, have re-ignited fears of a security breakdown in SyriaWatch: How a day of bombing unfolded in DamascusIsrael has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. Former Mossad official details how Israel eliminated Iran's military eliteThe former deputy chief of the Israeli intelligence explains how technology and innovation played a key role for Israel in the 12-day conflict.'Iran pulses with anger and even deeper grief', says BBC's Lyse DoucetLyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.BBC inside Iran state TV building hit by Israeli missile strikeThe BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building hit during the conflict with Israel.Latest updates8 hrs agoUN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fightingThe UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.8 hrs ago11 hrs ago'There were bodies everywhere': Druze residents describe 'bloodbath' in Syrian city SuweidaOne woman tells the BBC she cowered in her home waiting for gunmen to enter and "decide whether we should live or die".11 hrs ago1 day agoAlmost 600 killed in south Syria violence, monitoring group saysThe Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) documented a significant outbreak of brutality in the killings that gripped Suweida province.1 day ago1 day agoIsrael says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in GazaPM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".1 day ago1 day agoIraq's shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missingVideos on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire in the city of Kut.1 day ago1 day agoWatch: BBC reports from severely damaged Syrian defence headquartersThe deadly unrest, along with the violent Israeli strikes, have re-ignited fears of a security breakdown in Syria1 day ago2 days agoSyria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikesAhmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.2 days ago2 days agoUS says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit DamascusIsrael says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".2 days ago2 days agoWho are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.2 days ago...