UN adds Israel to list of militaries committing violations against childrenIsraeli officials say the move is "shameful" and will "have consequences for Israel's relations with the UN".11 hrs agoMiddle East
US urges Israel to be transparent over Gaza school strikeIsrael says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.11 hrs agoWorld
Israelis using gardening tools to fight wildfires sparked by Hezbollah rocketsResidents of areas on the Israel-Lebanon border tell the BBC they "feel like the forgotten people".3 days agoMiddle East
Mass graves and body bags: al-Shifa hospital after Israel withdrew its forcesThe BBC has gained insight into what al-Shifa hospital is like since Israeli forces withdrew. 3 days ago
US urges Israel to be transparent over Gaza school strikeIsrael says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.11 hrs agoWorld
Witnesses tell of 'unimaginable' Gaza shelter air strikeDozens of people are reported to have been killed in the strike which Israel says targeted Hamas.2 days agoMiddle East
Netanyahu to address US Congress on 24 JulyThe Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.1 day agoWorld
Israelis using gardening tools to fight wildfires sparked by Hezbollah rocketsResidents of areas on the Israel-Lebanon border tell the BBC they "feel like the forgotten people".3 days agoMiddle East
The key issues explained
Where does Israel get its weapons?Israel's military is heavily reliant on imported aircraft and munitions to conduct its war in Gaza.15 Apr 2024Middle East
Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.6 Apr 2024Middle East
Gaza Strip in maps: How life has changedFind out how much has changed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks on 7 October.22 Mar 2024Middle East
What are the historical reasons behind the conflict?Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians date back decades, but what are the key issues?5 Apr 2024Middle East
Analysis
Gaza ceasefire plan turns into deadly game of survivalThe plan outlined by President Biden could end the war, but both sides want to get their way.4 days agoMiddle East
What does the ICJ's ruling on Israel's Rafah offensive mean?Last week the UN's top court delivered the latest in a series of contested rulings in a case brought by S Africa.28 May 2024World
How plans for ‘the day after’ could help end war in GazaThis subject will be on the table when EU and Middle Eastern foreign ministers meet.26 May 2024Middle East
What next as Ireland recognises Palestinian state?Palestinians and critics of the move have given their reaction to BBC News NI.28 May 2024Europe
Human stories
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from IsraelIt is thought 120 Israelis and foreigners remain unaccounted for after the 7 October attacks.5 days agoMiddle East
'I cannot comprehend a future without him'James Kirby, 47,from Bristol, was one of seven aid workers killed in the attackin Gaza.14 May 2024Bristol
Rafah evacuation: 'Where will we go now?'Palestinians have begun leaving parts of Rafah after Israel urged 100,000 people to evacuate the city.6 May 2024Middle East
'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.5 May 2024Middle East
Latest updates
11 hrs agoUS urges Israel to be transparent over Gaza school strikeIsrael says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.11 hrs agoWorld
11 hrs agoUN adds Israel to list of militaries committing violations against childrenIsraeli officials say the move is "shameful" and will "have consequences for Israel's relations with the UN".11 hrs agoMiddle East
12 hrs agoUN confirms 11 staff detained by Houthis in YemenThe world body says it is pursuing all available channels to secure their personnel's safe release.12 hrs agoMiddle East
13 hrs agoPlaid withdraws candidate support over Middle East posts Plaid Cymru says Sharifah Rahman's posts "do not reflect the views and values" of the party.13 hrs agoWales
1 day agoNetanyahu to address US Congress on 24 JulyThe Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.1 day agoWorld
2 days agoIsraeli strike on UN school in Gaza reportedly kills at least 35The Israeli military said it struck a "Hamas compound" in the school - a claim Hamas officials deny.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoWitnesses tell of 'unimaginable' Gaza shelter air strikeDozens of people are reported to have been killed in the strike which Israel says targeted Hamas.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoRapid displacement of Gazans 'having deadly effect'Children are "dying due to malnutrition and dehydration", an Unrwa spokesperson tells BBC Arabic.2 days agoMiddle East
