NewsNewsMiddle EastLIVECeasefire sees displaced Gazans return home as Israel awaits hostagesDual British-Israeli national Emily Damari is among the three women who Hamas say will be released later, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.4 hrs agoGazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophesCivilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.2 days agoIsrael's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release dealThe vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.1 day agoTwo Iranian supreme court judges shot deadThe attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.20 hrs agoMiddle EastIsraeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.4 hrs agoNetanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefireIsrael's prime minister says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza if negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas collapses.14 hrs agoHow 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.1 day agoGazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophesCivilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.2 days agoBowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House2 days agoBBC InDepthRussia and Iran move to strengthen military ties The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.2 days agoWorldNetanyahu says hostage deal now agreed The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.2 days agoMiddle EastGaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and HamasThe deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is awaiting approval by the Israeli cabinet3 days agoBowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflictThe truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.3 days agoMiddle EastFeaturesWhat we know about the Gaza ceasefire dealWhat we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.3 hrs agoOn board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for GazaBBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.3 days agoMiddle EastHamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victoryHamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory. 3 days agoMiddle East'We have been waiting a long time' - Palestinians react to ceasefire dealThose in Gaza speak of their joy, but also describe sadness and worry as the territory rebuilds.3 days ago'Joy and worry' from hostage families as deal reachedFamilies of Israeli hostages in Gaza share their feelings as a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. 3 days agoMiddle EastWatch/ListenBBC travels with aid convoys in Jordan heading towards GazaThe BBC's Fergal Keane travelled with the trucks carrying crucial aid to the King Hussein Bridge border crossing with Israel3 days agoWatch: How people in Gaza and Israel responded to the ceasefire dealA ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war. 4 days agoJoe Biden hails Israel and Hamas ceasefire dealOutgoing US President Joe Biden hails the agreed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.4 days agoWatch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announcedA ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister. 4 days agoIsraeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.26 Dec 2024Latest updates3 hrs agoKey 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.3 hrs agoMiddle East20 hrs agoTwo Iranian supreme court judges shot deadThe attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.20 hrs agoMiddle East2 days agoNetanyahu says hostage deal now agreed The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoOn board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for GazaBBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoIsrael delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire dealUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoHamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victoryHamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory. 3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoHow 15 months of war has devastated GazaBBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoDozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefireMore than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force. 3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoGaza in maps: How 15 months of war have drastically changed the territoryA visual guide to how much has changed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks on 7 October.3 days agoMiddle East
