Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time

Amid the ruins of destroyed buildings and displaced people's tents, Gazans gathered to celebrate a mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms.

The ceremony, organised by the UAE's humanitarian mission Operation Gallant Knight 3, brought together brides and grooms from across Gaza for a celebration of what organisers described as love and new beginnings in the besieged enclave.

A ceasefire came into force in Gaza in October last year, but Israeli air strikes have continued almost every day.

The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.

Israel responded by launching a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, during which more than 74,640 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry.

Israel's election result is messy - here's why

Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.

Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?

Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.

What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

Why it could take time for a new Israeli government to form

Israel faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.

Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

Watch: CCTV footage shows gunmen near church in Jordan

Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest

Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield

Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport

Footage from inside the airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday.

Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?

The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

Watch: Why family who lived at site of 7 October attack want to return

The BBC's Middle East Correspondent visits kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places during the 7 October 2023 attacks.

'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls

The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.

Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger

An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.

'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker

The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened even before the Israeli prime minister took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

The Israeli delegation cheered in support during Netanyahu's speech. Nada Tawfik in New York explains what happened.

Finding the location of the Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen

BBC Verify explains how we found the wreckage location of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet which the Iran-backed Houthi group says it shot down over Yemen.

How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance

Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.