Middle East

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship’s owner says. Source link

This week, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said the UK would not block arms sales to Israel, after reviewing the latest legal advice on the issue. But as the death toll in Gaza grows, pressure on the government continues to mount, with critics saying UK weapons exports to Israel could make …

The army says its forces managed to disperse the settlers who had entered the village. Troops have set up roadblocks in the area as the security forces continue searching for the Israeli boy, who had left a settler outpost, Malachi Hashalom, early on Friday. Source link

A British surgeon who recently returned from Gaza has told the BBC how she was struck by the high number of wounded children she operated on. Dr Victoria Rose said a “huge amount” of her work was on children under 16, including many under six. Over 76,000 Gazans – mainly …

US officials tell CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike imminently. Source link

Israel says Ismail Haniyeh’s sons were all members of Hamas’s military wing. Source link

“We used to stay up all night, purchase sweets and new clothes for the children, and pray at the Grand Mosque. Unfortunately, this year we are living in a tent without the basic necessities of life,” Mohammed al-Barbari, a 47-year-old father of six from Gaza City who has fled to …

Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint along the border with Gaza in southern IsraelImage caption: Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint along the border with Gaza in southern Israel A truce between Israel and Hamas was never going to be easy. But international pressure is growing. Perhaps the biggest sign is the …

Israel Gaza live updates: ‘No joy, only pain’ as Palestinians mark Eid in Gaza – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Palestinians in Gaza are marking Eid-al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, amid destruction and a looming famine as Israel’s offensive against Hamas continues The BBC’s Gaza correspondent says …

Israel Gaza live updates: Biden says Netanyahu making ‘mistake’ on Gaza as he calls for ceasefire – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary US President Joe Biden says he believes Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a “mistake” in his handling of the war in Gaza In …

At the time, Robert Ford, a former US ambassador, said that unlike during the lead-up to the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, when many officials had reservations but did not speak up, the seriousness of Gaza war had pushed career civil servants to publicly air their concerns. Source link

Israel Gaza live updates: Biden says Netanyahu making ‘mistake’ on Gaza as he calls for ceasefire – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary US President Joe Biden says he believes Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a “mistake” in his handling of the war in Gaza In …

The US president says Israel should allow full access for aid to reach Gaza for six to eight weeks. Source link

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war. Source link

At a military airbase to the east of Amman, the capital of Jordan, we watched as aircrew from the UK, the US, the Netherlands, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia, UAE and France were briefed by their Jordanian counterparts. They need to know who is doing what and where, the airspace over Gaza …

The presidents of Egypt and France and Jordan’s king warn any assault would have “dangerous consequences”. Source link

BBC correspondent Lina Sinjab witnesses dramatic changes to her home country after eight years away. Source link

Large anti-government protests have brought Israel’s deep political splits back to the surface. Source link

Israel Gaza live updates: Qatar cautiously optimistic as ceasefire talks continue – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Qatar’s foreign ministry tells the BBC it’s cautiously optimistic about a new proposal in the Gaza ceasefire talks But there are conflicting reports emerging about how the talks are progressing …

Palestinians describe widescale destruction as thousands go home after Israel pulls out. Source link