NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza WarIsrael and Hezbollah play with fire as fears grow of another warOn Israel's northern border, the line between deterrence and desire for war is getting harder to see.1 day agoMiddle East'I don't believe in peace now,' released Gaza hostage tells BBCAda Sagi says her ordeal destroyed her belief that peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians.2 days agoMiddle EastWhite House questions Netanyahu’s criticism over weapons delayThe White House affirmed its military support of Israel, saying only one shipment had been paused. 2 days agoUS & CanadaGaza: A mother's desperate plea to feed her babyGazans are facing food shortages, as the WHO warns thousands of children are acutely malnourished.3 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli PM scraps war cabinet after key departuresThe move comes just over a week after two centrist politicians quit the top decision-making body. 3 days agoMiddle East'I don't believe in peace now,' released Gaza hostage tells BBCAda Sagi says her ordeal destroyed her belief that peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians.2 days agoMiddle East'A slow death': Gazans live alongside rotting rubbish and rodentsDisplaced people in Gaza run the risk of disease as more than 300,000 tonnes of waste piles up.2 days agoMiddle EastIsraeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war - 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