Hamas releases two hostages as questions deepen about delayed aid and looming incursion
The release of two American hostages from Gaza, the first since Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel, has deepened questions about the fate of roughly 200 other hostages should Israeli troops go into the enclave where humanitarian conditions are growing ever more dire.
2023-10-21 13:22
Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank
Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.
2023-10-21 08:18
US and allies urge Israel to set out clear goals for Gaza ground invasion
The US and its allies have been urging Israel to be strategic and clear about its goals if and when it launches a ground invasion of Gaza, warning against a prolonged occupation and placing a particular emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties, US and Western officials told CNN.
2023-10-21 06:53
Saudi Prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West
Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions.
2023-10-21 04:46
Reports: Two American hostages released by Hamas
A mother and daughter were freed for "humanitarian reasons", says Hamas, but the claim is unconfirmed.
2023-10-21 02:15
Israel aims to cut Gaza ties after Hamas defeat
The long-term goal of the campaign against Hamas is to sever all links with Gaza, Israel's defence minister says.
2023-10-21 01:28
Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt
The PM also urges protection of civilians as aid trucks in Egypt are expected to enter Gaza.
2023-10-21 00:57
Gaza war: Vigil aims to pressure Israel's leaders over hostages
There is anger about the failures that allowed Hamas to kill so many people and take hostages.
2023-10-21 00:48
Gaza conditions worsen by the hour as fresh wave of protests expected across Middle East
Fresh protests against Israel's siege of Gaza are expected across much of the Middle East on Friday as aid agencies warned hospitals in the enclave are running out of fuel amid fears life-saving aid will be still stuck in Egypt for another day.
2023-10-20 16:28
Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border
Fears fighting could erupt between Hezbollah and Israel are seeing communities on both sides evacuate.
2023-10-20 13:47
Israel Gaza: Community frozen as Hamas atrocities continue to emerge
Israeli communities are struggling as bodies continue to be found after Hamas attacked on 7 October.
2023-10-20 10:57
Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.
2023-10-20 05:56