NewsNewsMiddle EastUN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mountsIsrael agreed on Sunday to lift an 11-week aid blockade on the Gaza Strip, where experts have warned of a looming famine.1 hr agoMiddle EastAt least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics sayFighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says. 13 hrs agoMiddle EastPaul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at IsraelThe PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.37 mins agoMiddle EastUK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella WeissThe foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".5 hrs agoMiddle EastJeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensiveFrance, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.15 hrs agoMiddle EastAt least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics sayFighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says. 13 hrs agoMiddle EastUK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensiveForeign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.3 hrs agoPoliticsRubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".14 mins agoWorldPaul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at IsraelThe PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.37 mins agoMiddle EastUK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel over GazaThe UK, France and Canada "strongly oppose" Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of military operations, a statement from their leaders said. 17 hrs agoMiddle EastIran's Khamenei doubts US nuclear talks will lead to agreement"We don't think it will lead to any outcome," the supreme leader warns, saying the US is making "outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.8 hrs agoWorldIsrael lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean'The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".23 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack'Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.1 day agoMiddle EastIran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UKHome Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.1 day agoMiddle EastFeaturesTrump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wantsAfter seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.4 days agoBBC InDepth'My children go to sleep hungry,' Gazans tell the BBCThe BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.4 days agoMiddle EastBBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatmentThe BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.6 days agoMiddle EastIran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers showOrganised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.5 days agoMiddle East'I'm overjoyed to be back': Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of warThe BBC joins a convoy bringing families back to Homs, which saw some of the fiercest fighting.5 days agoMiddle EastWatch/ListenBritish surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in GazaDr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.3 hrs agoMiddle EastBBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters GazaIsrael says its reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza, after blocking supplies from entering the territory for the last 11 weeks. BBC Verify has been looking into the latest strikes and aid situation in Gaza. 3 hrs agoMiddle EastWatch: BBC sees five or six aid trucks at Gaza crossingBBC correspondent, Wyre Davies is at the Kerem Shalom aid crossing in southern Israel, which borders Gaza.4 hrs agoGazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chiefAbout 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.12 hrs agoMiddle EastRos Atkins on... Trump's deals in the GulfThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.2 days agoWorldLatest updates37 mins agoPaul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at IsraelThe PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.37 mins agoMiddle East1 hr agoUN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mountsIsrael agreed on Sunday to lift an 11-week aid blockade on the Gaza Strip, where experts have warned of a looming famine.1 hr agoMiddle East3 hrs agoBBC Verify examines Israeli strikes as minimal aid enters GazaIsrael says its reopened access for a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza, after blocking supplies from entering the territory for the last 11 weeks. BBC Verify has been looking into the latest strikes and aid situation in Gaza. 3 hrs agoMiddle East3 hrs agoBritish surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in GazaDr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.3 hrs agoMiddle East5 hrs agoUK sanctions 'godmother' of Israel's settler movement Daniella WeissThe foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".5 hrs agoMiddle East12 hrs agoGazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chiefAbout 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.12 hrs agoMiddle East13 hrs agoAt least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics sayFighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says. 13 hrs agoMiddle East15 hrs agoJeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensiveFrance, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.15 hrs agoMiddle East17 hrs agoUK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel over GazaThe UK, France and Canada "strongly oppose" Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of military operations, a statement from their leaders said. 17 hrs agoMiddle East...