US moves battleships closer to Israel after Hamas attack
President Biden condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" as US sends military aid.
2023-10-09 04:55
'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon
Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.
2023-10-09 04:19
Analysis-Israeli hostages complicate plan for 'mighty vengeance' against Hamas
By Maayan Lubell and Michael Georgy JERUSALEM/DUBAI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's options for hitting Hamas over its deadly
2023-10-09 00:50
Festivalgoers, soldiers: What we know about the Israeli hostages taken by Hamas
Shani Louk, a German-Israeli national, was among festivalgoers who had gathered in farmland near the Gaza-Israel border for what was supposed to be an all-night dance party celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
2023-10-09 00:47
How an Israel music festival turned into a nightmare after Hamas attack
Festival-goers describe mass panic as they fled and hid in bushes as a trance music party came under attack.
2023-10-08 22:55
Israeli-Gaza conflict: Escalation deepens humanitarian crisis
A BBC reporter in Gaza says the conflict has deepened the plight of Gazans, and many fear worse to come.
2023-10-08 22:26
Israeli forces fight to drive out Hamas militants and free hostages
Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing.
2023-10-08 17:48
Israeli leader warns of 'long war' as it faces unprecedented hostage crisis following Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is "embarking on a long and difficult war" as it deals with an unprecedented hostage crisis after Palestinian militants launched a surprise land, sea and air attack from Gaza Saturday, killing hundreds and infiltrating into Israeli territory.
2023-10-08 13:50
Hamas captured 'hostages and prisoners of war' during assault on Israel, IDF says
Hamas captured a number of Israelis during its deadly attack on Israel on Saturday, the Israeli military said, as videos emerged of Israeli soldiers and civilians being taken away by fighters from the Palestinian militant group.
2023-10-08 05:58
Former Kuwait hostage says she did not expect to survive captivity
A former member of BA's cabin crew tells her story of being used as a "human shield".
2023-09-27 13:20
Gulf War 'human shield' hostages set to take legal action
Hostages who were used as "human shields" say they should never have been allowed to land in Kuwait.
2023-09-12 13:49
Anxious neighbours sigh in relief as US and China talk
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit reassures a region caught between the rival sides.
2023-06-20 14:57