NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warIsrael says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from GazaLior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.6 hrs agoMiddle EastReleased 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.1 day agoMiddle EastIsraeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuseMaj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.5 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldierUS President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence. 29 Oct 2025Middle EastIsrael says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostageJoshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.2 days agoWorldInside 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.3 days agoMiddle EastIsrael says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostageItay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza.3 days agoMiddle EastAnalysisThe 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 remainCan 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. 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