Hamas says to hand over another Gaza hostage body Hamas's armed wing said it would hand over the remains of another hostage as required under the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza. Middle East • 07 Nov
Hamas says to hand over another Gaza hostage body Hamas's armed wing said it would hand over the remains of another hostage as required under the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza. Middle East • 07 Nov
Israel declares Egypt border area a closed military zone Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said he instructed the army to turn the area at the border with Egypt into a closed military zone to combat weapons smuggling via drones. Middle East • 06 Nov
Israel declares Egypt border area a closed military zone Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said he instructed the army to turn the area at the border with Egypt into a closed military zone to combat weapons smuggling via drones. Middle East • 06 Nov
Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon The Israeli military has carried out heavy airstrikes on south Lebanon after issuing evacuation orders for three locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities there. Middle East • 06 Nov
Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon The Israeli military has carried out heavy airstrikes on south Lebanon after issuing evacuation orders for three locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities there. Middle East • 06 Nov
Israel says returned hostage remains are those of soldier Israel has confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas the day before belonged to Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen, who was seized by Palestinian militants during the October 2023 attacks that sparked the Gaza war. Middle East • 05 Nov
Israel says returned hostage remains are those of soldier Israel has confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas the day before belonged to Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen, who was seized by Palestinian militants during the October 2023 attacks that sparked the Gaza war. Middle East • 05 Nov
Israel receives remains of Gaza hostage - PM office Israel said its security forces in Gaza had received from the Red Cross the remains of a hostage returned by Hamas as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Middle East • 04 Nov
Israel receives remains of Gaza hostage - PM office Israel said its security forces in Gaza had received from the Red Cross the remains of a hostage returned by Hamas as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Middle East • 04 Nov
Israel confirms remains handed over belong to hostages Israel has confirmed that remains handed over by Hamas yesterday belonged to three hostages seized by Palestinian militants during the 7 October 2023 attack. Middle East • 03 Nov
Israel confirms remains handed over belong to hostages Israel has confirmed that remains handed over by Hamas yesterday belonged to three hostages seized by Palestinian militants during the 7 October 2023 attack. Middle East • 03 Nov
Ex-IDF lawyer held over leak of video of alleged abuse Israeli police have arrested the military's former top lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the country's national security minister has said, after she admitted leaking a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. Middle East • 05 Nov
Ex-IDF lawyer held over leak of video of alleged abuse Israeli police have arrested the military's former top lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the country's national security minister has said, after she admitted leaking a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. Middle East • 05 Nov
Israel's military says will step up attacks on Hezbollah Israel has warned that its military would step up its attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a day after the Lebanese health ministry reported four people killed in an Israeli air strike. Middle East • 02 Nov
Israel's military says will step up attacks on Hezbollah Israel has warned that its military would step up its attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, a day after the Lebanese health ministry reported four people killed in an Israeli air strike. Middle East • 02 Nov
Remains of three Gaza hostages received, says Israel army Hamas' armed wing has handed over the bodies of three Israeli captives this evening as part of the ongoing hostage-prisoner exchange under a ceasefire agreement for Gaza with Israel. Middle East • 02 Nov
Remains of three Gaza hostages received, says Israel army Hamas' armed wing has handed over the bodies of three Israeli captives this evening as part of the ongoing hostage-prisoner exchange under a ceasefire agreement for Gaza with Israel. Middle East • 02 Nov
Israel army says Gaza bodies received not hostages Israel said that three bodies it received from Gaza last night were not hostages held in the Palestinian territory, as a Hamas security source reported fresh strikes in the south. Middle East • 01 Nov
Israel army says Gaza bodies received not hostages Israel said that three bodies it received from Gaza last night were not hostages held in the Palestinian territory, as a Hamas security source reported fresh strikes in the south. Middle East • 01 Nov
Displaced Gazans find shelter in Yasser Arafat's villa The Gazan residence of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat stands in ruins, like most other buildings in the devastated territory, but the remains of the once-lavish villa now also host several displaced families. Middle East • 01 Nov
Displaced Gazans find shelter in Yasser Arafat's villa The Gazan residence of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat stands in ruins, like most other buildings in the devastated territory, but the remains of the once-lavish villa now also host several displaced families. Middle East • 01 Nov
Israel continues attacks on Gaza, testing fragile truce The Israeli military attacked Gaza for a third day last night, killing two people, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency said, in another test of a fragile ceasefire agreement. Middle East • 31 Oct
Israel continues attacks on Gaza, testing fragile truce The Israeli military attacked Gaza for a third day last night, killing two people, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency said, in another test of a fragile ceasefire agreement. Middle East • 31 Oct
Israel confirms identities of two deceased Gaza hostages Palestinian militant group Hamas has handed over two bodies of deceased Israeli hostages, a day after the tenuous Gaza ceasefire was shaken by a series of deadly Israeli strikes across the enclave. Middle East • 30 Oct
Israel confirms identities of two deceased Gaza hostages Palestinian militant group Hamas has handed over two bodies of deceased Israeli hostages, a day after the tenuous Gaza ceasefire was shaken by a series of deadly Israeli strikes across the enclave. Middle East • 30 Oct
Israel carries out deadly incursion in south Lebanon The Israeli military has carried out a deadly raid in southern Lebanon, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to order the army to confront such incursions. Middle East • 30 Oct
Israel carries out deadly incursion in south Lebanon The Israeli military has carried out a deadly raid in southern Lebanon, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to order the army to confront such incursions. Middle East • 30 Oct
GAA says Allianz probe ongoing after Offaly vote The GAA says its ethics and integrity commission is still investigating the association's relationship with Allianz after the Offaly county board called for an end to commercial ties with the multinational company. GAA • 30 Oct
GAA says Allianz probe ongoing after Offaly vote The GAA says its ethics and integrity commission is still investigating the association's relationship with Allianz after the Offaly county board called for an end to commercial ties with the multinational company. GAA • 30 Oct
IDF says it conducted targeted strike in northern Gaza The Israeli military has said it has conducted a "targeted" strike in the area of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza targeting an infrastructure site where weapons were stored. Middle East • 29 Oct
IDF says it conducted targeted strike in northern Gaza The Israeli military has said it has conducted a "targeted" strike in the area of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza targeting an infrastructure site where weapons were stored. Middle East • 29 Oct
Israel says received body of Gaza hostage from Red Cross Israel said its security forces in Gaza received the remains of a hostage from the Red Cross returned as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Middle East • 28 Oct
Israel says received body of Gaza hostage from Red Cross Israel said its security forces in Gaza received the remains of a hostage from the Red Cross returned as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Middle East • 28 Oct
Sick Palestinian children arrive in Ireland for treatment A group of sick Palestinian children have been evacuated from Gaza to Ireland to receive medical treatment, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health have confirmed. Ireland • 28 Oct
Sick Palestinian children arrive in Ireland for treatment A group of sick Palestinian children have been evacuated from Gaza to Ireland to receive medical treatment, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health have confirmed. Ireland • 28 Oct
Israel in grenade attack on Lebanon peacekeepers - UNIFIL The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has said Israeli forces fired at peacekeepers and dropped a grenade in their vicinity in southern Lebanon yesterday. Middle East • 27 Oct
Israel in grenade attack on Lebanon peacekeepers - UNIFIL The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has said Israeli forces fired at peacekeepers and dropped a grenade in their vicinity in southern Lebanon yesterday. Middle East • 27 Oct
Israel insists it calls shots in Gaza despite truce Israel has said that it will maintain control of security inside Gaza despite signing up to a US-brokered ceasefire that foresees the deployment of an international security force. Middle East • 26 Oct
Israel insists it calls shots in Gaza despite truce Israel has said that it will maintain control of security inside Gaza despite signing up to a US-brokered ceasefire that foresees the deployment of an international security force. Middle East • 26 Oct
Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced hope of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza and said Israel, which opposes including Turkey, could veto participants. Middle East • 24 Oct
Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced hope of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza and said Israel, which opposes including Turkey, could veto participants. Middle East • 24 Oct
Israel would 'lose all US support' if West Bank annexed US President Donald Trump has said Israel would lose its crucial backing from the United States if it annexes the occupied West Bank. Middle East • 23 Oct
Israel would 'lose all US support' if West Bank annexed US President Donald Trump has said Israel would lose its crucial backing from the United States if it annexes the occupied West Bank. Middle East • 23 Oct
Primark opens first Middle East store in Kuwait Fashion retailer Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has opened its first store in the Middle East, at Grand Plaza, The Avenues in Kuwait. Business • 23 Oct
Primark opens first Middle East store in Kuwait Fashion retailer Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has opened its first store in the Middle East, at Grand Plaza, The Avenues in Kuwait. Business • 23 Oct
Israel must ease Gaza aid passage, provide 'basic needs' The International Court of Justice has said that Israel is obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, stressing it had to provide Palestinians with "basic needs" essential to survival. Middle East • 22 Oct
Israel must ease Gaza aid passage, provide 'basic needs' The International Court of Justice has said that Israel is obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, stressing it had to provide Palestinians with "basic needs" essential to survival. Middle East • 22 Oct
MEP Boylan 'disgusted' by EU suspending Israel sanctions Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said she is "deeply, deeply disgusted" by the EU's decision to pause sanctions against Israel's government. Politics • 22 Oct
MEP Boylan 'disgusted' by EU suspending Israel sanctions Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said she is "deeply, deeply disgusted" by the EU's decision to pause sanctions against Israel's government. Politics • 22 Oct
