NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warTrump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks despite lack of breakthroughThe US president said talk were going "very well", but a Palestinian source tells the BBC they have not made headway.2 hrs agoWorldIsraeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in RafahIsrael Katz tells Israeli media the so-called "humanitarian city" in Rafah will eventually house 2.1 million Palestinians.3 hrs agoMiddle EastFirst round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthroughThe latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. 2 days agoMiddle EastHamas security officer says group has lost control over most of GazaThe officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.2 days agoMiddle EastHamas says it delivered 'positive response' on US Gaza ceasefire planThe group says it is ready to begin negotiations immediately, as Donald Trump says there can possibly be a deal next week.3 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in RafahIsrael Katz tells Israeli media the so-called "humanitarian city" in Rafah will eventually house 2.1 million Palestinians.3 hrs agoMiddle EastHamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts sayThe Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing.4 hrs agoMiddle EastReleased Hamas hostage says Trump can bring home those still captive in GazaKeith Siegel urged the US president to pressure both Israel and Hamas to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.21 hrs agoMiddle EastFirst round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthroughThe latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. 2 days agoMiddle EastAnalysisNetanyahu hopes for boost from Iran conflict - but do Israelis still trust him?Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.28 Jun 2025Middle EastA month into Gaza's new aid system - killings, gunfire and chaos are routineA month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.27 Jun 2025Middle EastEU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on GazaEU foreign policy decisions have to be unanimous, so one objection can block the EU from taking action.26 Jun 2025WorldHamas faces leadership vacuum at critical time with demise of Gaza 'War Council'The killing of Mohammed Sinwar marks the end of the secretive group that planned the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 12 Jun 2025Middle EastBowen: Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for yearsDistinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza.8 Jun 2025BBC InDepthHuman storiesIsrael'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.4 days agoMiddle EastI feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made upThe private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course because of the war in Gaza.28 Jun 2025Middle East'They are shooting a lot': Voice notes from a Gaza hospital as war closes inThe director of al-Awda hospital describes its deteriorating conditions and eventual closure in voice notes sent to the BBC.A frail cry and relief: Malnourished baby Siwar evacuated from GazaThe BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family11 Jun 2025Middle EastGaza doctor whose nine children were killed in Israeli strike evacuated with sonAdam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.11 Jun 2025Middle EastLatest updates1 hr agoNetanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize is reportedly a long-held goal of the US president.1 hr ago2 hrs agoTrump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks despite lack of breakthroughThe US president said talk were going "very well", but a Palestinian source tells the BBC they have not made headway.2 hrs agoWorld3 hrs agoIsraeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in RafahIsrael Katz tells Israeli media the so-called "humanitarian city" in Rafah will eventually house 2.1 million Palestinians.3 hrs agoMiddle East4 hrs agoHamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts sayThe Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing.4 hrs agoMiddle East21 hrs agoReleased Hamas hostage says Trump can bring home those still captive in GazaKeith Siegel urged the US president to pressure both Israel and Hamas to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.21 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoPriest, 83, arrested at Palestine Action protestReverend Sue Parfitt, 83, was arrested after attending a demonstration in support of a banned protest group.1 day agoEngland1 day agoNetanyahu 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.1 day agoWorld2 days agoFirst round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthroughThe latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. 2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoIDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civiliansAfter Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.2 days agoMiddle East...