NewsNewsIsrael-Gaza warIsraeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in latest ceasefire swapHamas releases three more Israelis, as 369 Palestinians are handed over in the sixth exchange in recent weeks. 18 hrs agoMiddle East'We followed lives of three children surviving war in Gaza. 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Here's what we found'A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoGaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough testAfter decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoWhat is Hezbollah and why has it been fighting Israel?Thousands were killed in Lebanon during Israel's most recent conflict with Hezbollah.2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoStarved, threatened and abused: Parents of freed Hamas hostages give details of ordealThe BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.3 days agoMiddle East