NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warIsrael's PM says second phase of Gaza peace plan is closeBenjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons. 3 days agoMiddle EastIsrael to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in GazaIsrael says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.3 days agoMiddle East'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sitesPalestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.7 days agoMiddle EastIsrael says Palestinian groups returned body of Thai hostage held in GazaThe remains of agricultural worker Suthisak Rintalak were recovered by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza.7 days agoMiddle EastBethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza warFor the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.5 days agoMiddle EastProminent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in GazaHis Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.7 days agoMiddle East'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBCThe body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.7 days agoMiddle EastAnalysisAnti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace planSeveral groups - some of them backed by Israel - are ranged against Hamas in Gaza, with complex and overlapping ties.The battle over Gaza's future: Why no-one can agree on the rebuildFrom AI-powered super cities to designs that capture its 'soul and spirit', plans have already been draw up - but political obstacles remainIsrael has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefireEntire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, the images show. Can the Gaza ceasefire deal survive?Its prospects depend heavily on the continuing engagement of the Trump White House, writes Frank Gardner.Watch: UN official says Gaza ruins 'like Hiroshima' Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher talk to the BBC about scenes of despair he witnessed on a recent trip to the costal enclave. Human storiesWhy I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotesFixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and deathDisplaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in. Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivityIn an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of warWith endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuationsAround 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.Watch and listen again on iPlayer and SoundsJeremy Bowen: Chances of peace in the Middle EastThe BBC's International Editor reflects on the ongoing peace effortsLatest updates2 days agoBen & Jerry's brand could be destroyed, says co-founderBen Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board. 2 days ago3 days agoIsrael to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in GazaIsrael says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.3 days ago3 days agoIsrael's PM says second phase of Gaza peace plan is closeBenjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons. 3 days ago6 days ago'It's not safe for my father to remain in Gaza'Khalid Al-Estal, who is an Irish citizen, managed to get his two small children to Dublin in 2023, but two years later his father remains in Gaza.6 days ago7 days agoProminent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in GazaHis Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.7 days ago7 days ago'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBCThe body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.7 days ago7 days ago'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sitesPalestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.7 days ago7 days agoIsrael says Palestinian groups returned body of Thai hostage held in GazaThe remains of agricultural worker Suthisak Rintalak were recovered by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza.7 days ago7 days agoWho are the released hostages?Israel says 20 living hostages and 26 deceased held by Hamas have been returned under a ceasefire deal.7 days ago...
