Category: Middle East

South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe. Read More | Source: BBC News…

President Trump’s proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered “terrorists and supporters of terror”. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The Global Sumud Flotilla accused an Israeli vessel of steering “dangerously close” to one of its boats. Read More | Source: BBC News…

Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, who worked in hospitals in Gaza for two years, says Israeli strikes have made conditions “indescribable” for colleagues still there. Read More | Source: BBC News…

BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground. Read More | Source: BBC News…

A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying it “serves Israel’s interests”. Read More | Source: BBC News…

People in Gaza and Jerusalem share their reactions to the US president’s new strategy for ending the war. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The deal is part of US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration in the US. Read More | Source: BBC News…

Donald Trump hosted a phone call between the Israeli and Qatari PMs to ease tensions after Israel’s air strike on Hamas chiefs in Doha three weeks ago. Read More | Source: BBC News…

Donald Trump says if Hamas rejects the plan, Israel will have US backing to “finish the job of destroying the threat” from the armed group. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza. Read More | Source: BBC News…

More than 1,000 executions were recorded during the first nine months of 2025 – already surpassing last year’s total. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised – and Hamas say they haven’t been sent the proposal. Read More | Source: BBC News…

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would “risk their life” purely to gain attention. Read More | Source: BBC News…