NewsNewsMiddle EastNetanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days' Hamas will disarm "the easy way or the hard way", Israel's PM says after the group gave its response to a peace plan.5 hrs agoMiddle EastShock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace planHamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.13 hrs agoIsrael steps up deportations of flotilla activistsAnother 137 people from 14 countries were deported after being detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.13 hrs agoMiddle EastHamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented. 1 day agoMiddle EastThey're making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festivalA-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.1 day agoCultureShock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace planHamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.13 hrs agoHope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace planFamilies describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.6 hrs agoMiddle EastSyria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provincesThree provinces will not be included "for security reasons", amid concerns over how representative the polls will be.3 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael steps up deportations of flotilla activistsAnother 137 people from 14 countries were deported after being detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.13 hrs agoMiddle EastHamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages but seeks changes to US Gaza peace planThe 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans. 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'We need solutions': Palestinians in West Bank fear recognition is not enoughMany are concerned Israel may attempt to annex the occupied territory in response to several countries recognising Palestinian statehood.Watch/ListenHopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefireHopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.Why Trump's Gaza peace plan is not yet a done dealThe BBC's Senior North America correspondent, John Sudworth, explains the significance of Trump's Gaza peace plan.Unpicking Trump's Gaza peace plan mapBBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in GazaThe deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza.Walk-out and loudspeakers near Gaza: See how Netanyahu's UN speech unfoldedDozens of officials and diplomats staged a walk-out as he took to the podium, leaving large parts of the hall empty. Latest updates3 hrs agoSyria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provincesThree provinces will not be included "for security reasons", amid concerns over how representative the polls will be.3 hrs ago5 hrs agoNetanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days' Hamas will disarm "the easy way or the hard way", Israel's PM says after the group gave its response to a peace plan.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoHope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace planFamilies describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.6 hrs ago13 hrs agoIsrael steps up deportations of flotilla activistsAnother 137 people from 14 countries were deported after being detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoHopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefireHopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.14 hrs ago1 day agoHamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented. 1 day ago2 days ago'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 OctoberEli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.2 days ago2 days agoIsrael intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta ThunbergSouth Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe. 2 days ago3 days agoHamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understandsPresident Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.3 days ago...