NewsNewsMiddle EastIsraeli security cabinet to meet over plan to fully occupy GazaThe key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.1 hr agoMiddle EastThe secret system Hamas uses to pay government salariesObservers are baffled at how Hamas can pay officials as Gaza is isolated and largely reduced to rubble.21 hrs agoMiddle EastNetanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media reportThe plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.2 days agoMiddle EastHe is a human skeleton, Gaza hostage's brother tells BBCIlay David says the Hamas video showing his brother Evyatar emaciated and weak is a "new form of cruelty" that has left his parents shattered.3 days agoMiddle EastHundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza warIt comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.3 days agoMiddle EastThe secret system Hamas uses to pay government salariesObservers are baffled at how Hamas can pay officials as Gaza is isolated and largely reduced to rubble.21 hrs agoMiddle EastTwenty killed after trucks overturn in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence saysFour commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.18 hrs agoMiddle East'A grave sin': Hezbollah dismisses Lebanon's move to restrict arms Lebanon's cabinet has said it wants to establish a state monopoly on arms by the end of the year. 20 hrs agoMiddle EastNetanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media reportThe plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.2 days agoMiddle EastWorld leaders condemn videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza as Red Cross calls for accessHamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off YemenDozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants, many believed to be Ethiopian, sank in bad weather.Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy siteFar-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQThe Palestine Red Crescent Society accuses Israel of a "direct" strike - Israel says it is reviewing the claim.Family condemns Hamas video showing emaciated Israeli hostageEvyatar David's family says Hamas is starving him, as the group shows a video of him being kept in a tunnel.Features'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promiseSome say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuriesMajd, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for reconstructive surgery.US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on GazaAs Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.Gaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killingFamilies say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.Watch/ListenTwo girls shot in Gaza - BBC pieces together what happened and looks at dozens more child shootingsLayan and Mira were killed in proximity to IDF soldiers - the Israeli military says intentional harm to civilians is prohibited and their cases will be examined by the authorities. Gazan mother of malnourished baby speaks to BBCYasmeen Abu Sultan says her two-month old daughter is suffering from malnutrition and asked that she is taken out of Gaza to undertake medical treatment.Relative of hostage responds to declarations of Palestinian statehoodDalia Cusnir tells the BBC "the only way of securing the future of the region" is to return the hostages and force Hamas to down weapons.Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.BBC presses UK foreign secretary on timing of recognising Palestinian statePrime Minister Keir Starmer says the plan will go ahead unless the Israeli government takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".Latest updates1 hr agoIsraeli security cabinet to meet over plan to fully occupy GazaThe key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.1 hr ago18 hrs agoTwenty killed after trucks overturn in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence saysFour commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.18 hrs ago20 hrs ago'A grave sin': Hezbollah dismisses Lebanon's move to restrict arms Lebanon's cabinet has said it wants to establish a state monopoly on arms by the end of the year. 20 hrs ago21 hrs agoThe secret system Hamas uses to pay government salariesObservers are baffled at how Hamas can pay officials as Gaza is isolated and largely reduced to rubble.21 hrs ago1 day agoUN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk 'catastrophic consequences'The UN's assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are "deeply alarming".1 day ago2 days agoNetanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media reportThe plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.2 days ago3 days agoHe is a human skeleton, Gaza hostage's brother tells BBCIlay David says the Hamas video showing his brother Evyatar emaciated and weak is a "new form of cruelty" that has left his parents shattered.3 days ago3 days agoHundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza warIt comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.3 days ago4 days agoAid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQThe Palestine Red Crescent Society accuses Israel of a "direct" strike - Israel says it is reviewing the claim.4 days ago...