Hamas30 Dec 2025Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.30 Dec 202529 Dec 2025Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issuesThey planned to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January. 29 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for HamasPolice say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years. 28 Dec 202521 Dec 2025How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international forceWith just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.21 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisonsTwo men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies. 19 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strikeThe strike killed Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' Qassam Brigades, the Israeli military said. 13 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Israel's PM says second phase of Gaza peace plan is closeBenjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons. 8 Dec 20254 Dec 2025'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBCThe body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.4 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Who are the released hostages?Israel says 20 living hostages and 26 deceased held by Hamas have been returned under a ceasefire deal.4 Dec 2025...
