NewsNewsMiddle EastIsrael-Hamas ceasefire back on table in new negotiationsHamas reportedly agrees to proposals sent by mediators, while Israel offers its counter-proposal.7 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael conducts first strike on Beirut since Hezbollah ceasefireThe strike, which Israel said hit a Hezbollah site, occurred hours after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel.2 days agoMiddle EastHundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war beganMasked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.4 days agoMiddle EastTop US officials inadvertently added journalist to group chat on Yemen strike plansA National Security Council spokesman said in a statement the reported chat "appears to be authentic"5 days agoWorldPalestinian Oscar winner released after attack by Israeli settlers, co-director saysHamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said. 5 days agoMiddle EastIsrael conducts first strike on Beirut since Hezbollah ceasefireThe strike, which Israel said hit a Hezbollah site, occurred hours after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel.2 days agoMiddle EastProminent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guestsSeveral key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe.2 days agoMiddle EastCrew questioned after Red Sea submarine sinks killing sixDetails of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.2 days agoWorldHundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war beganMasked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.4 days agoMiddle EastIsrael kills Hamas official in strike on Gaza hospitalIsmail Barhoum is one of the most senior Hamas figures killed since Israel resumed military action.6 days agoMiddle EastMore than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry saysMore than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.7 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli air strike kills top Hamas official in GazaSalah al-Bardaweel and his wife died in the southern city of Khan Younis, a Hamas source told the BBC.7 days agoMiddle EastIsrael strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefireLebanon's health ministry says seven people, including a child, were killed and 40 injured.7 days agoMiddle EastIsrael's Supreme Court freezes PM's order to sack security chiefBenjamin Netanyahu cited Shin Bet's failure to anticipate the 7 October attack - but the move sparked outrage and protests.21 Mar 2025Middle EastFeatures'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. 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Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground".5 days agoMiddle East5 days agoWho are the Houthis and why is the US targeting them?The US administration has been shaken after it emerged plans for air strikes against the group were inadvertently shared with a journalist.5 days agoMiddle East5 days agoPalestinian Oscar winner released after attack by Israeli settlers, co-director saysHamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said. 5 days agoMiddle East6 days agoIsrael kills Hamas official in strike on Gaza hospitalIsmail Barhoum is one of the most senior Hamas figures killed since Israel resumed military action.6 days agoMiddle East7 days agoMore than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry saysMore than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.7 days agoMiddle East...