The US is dangerously close to being pulled into a Middle East war
A US navy ship intercepts missiles launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Two American bases in Syria come under fire. In Iraq, drones and rockets fired at US forces.
2023-10-20 19:50
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
Israel-Hamas war fuels debate and nationalist sentiment on Chinese social media
Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas has sparked a fierce debate on China's tightly controlled social media, driving a wedge between those who support Israel's right to retaliate and a variety of pro-Palestinian voices -- including a surge in antisemitic views.
2023-10-20 11:55
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 10:52
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 05:59
Hamas spokesman reportedly among scores arrested in occupied West Bank
A Hamas spokesman is reportedly among more than 60 members of the militant organization that Israel arrested in overnight raids across the West Bank, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory that is increasingly feeling the impact of the fighting in Gaza.
2023-10-19 22:58
Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol
At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.
2023-10-19 19:23
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.
2023-10-19 18:53
Egypt agrees to allow first aid trucks into Gaza as it reels from hospital blast
Egypt has agreed to allow aid trucks into Gaza as anger rises globally over Israel's siege of the isolated enclave in response to the brutal, coordinated Hamas attacks nearly two weeks ago.
2023-10-19 14:56
Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation
The PM will meet Israel's leaders on Thursday before going to other regional capitals in a two-day trip.
2023-10-19 05:57
Alex Danzig: Fears grow for much-loved historian kidnapped by Hamas
The abduction of Holocaust expert Alex Danzig has caused particular distress in Israel and Poland.
2023-10-19 00:54
Manchester scientist trapped in Gaza fears being killed in air strikes
Mohammed Ghalayini, from Manchester, is "struggling" to stay hopeful as he shelters in Khan Yunis.
2023-10-19 00:30