NewsNewsMiddle EastUN ramps up aid to Gaza, as released hostage families thank those who helped bring them homeThe three female hostages were released as part of the phased ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas reached last week.'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruinsThe BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.20 hrs agoJoy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homesAfter the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.1 day ago'After 471 days, Emily is finally home': British-Israeli hostage reunited with mother after releaseEmily Damari has been named by Hamas as being among the first hostages it plans to release.1 day agoWho are the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas?Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari have been freed 471 days after being taken hostage.1 day ago'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruinsThe BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.20 hrs agoDramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of warThree Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.1 day agoMissing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew searchDebra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.16 hrs agoWorldJoy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homesAfter the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.1 day agoIsraeli 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.2 days 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.3 days agoTwo Iranian supreme court judges shot deadThe attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.2 days agoMiddle EastNetanyahu 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.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.3 days agoFeaturesWhat we know about the Gaza ceasefire dealWhat we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.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 House4 days agoBBC InDepthGazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophesCivilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.3 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.4 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. 4 days agoMiddle EastWatch/ListenHugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfoldedThree freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.1 day agoMiddle EastMoment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friendsNinety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.20 hrs agoWatch: Father of freed Romi Gonen in tears as he watches releaseThe IDF has shared a clip of the family of 24-year-old Romi Gonen as they watched footage of her release. 1 day agoWatch: Cautious celebrations in Gaza as ceasefire beginsBBC Middle East Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf says people in Gaza are wary about what the future holds.2 days ago'It's a difficult deal, but the hostages have to come back'People in Jerusalem have mixed feelings as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas begins.2 days agoLatest updates13 hrs agoWhy are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages.13 hrs agoMiddle East22 hrs agoWho are the released and rescued hostages?A total of 120 people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released or freed.22 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoStories of the hostages taken by Hamas from IsraelA total of 91 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoHugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfoldedThree freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoWatch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in IsraelDoron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.1 day agoMiddle East2 days 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.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoTwo Iranian supreme court judges shot deadThe attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.2 days agoMiddle East4 days agoNetanyahu says hostage deal now agreed The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.4 days agoMiddle East4 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.4 days agoMiddle East
