NewsMiddle EastLIVEIsrael-Lebanon talks will happen today, Israeli minister says, after Beirut casts doubt on plansOn Wednesday night, President Trump wrote: "It has been a long time since the two leaders [of Israel and Lebanon] have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!"Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be doneThe BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.12 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in USIsrael strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.19 hrs agoMiddle EastSri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attackThe survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home. 23 hrs agoWorldSatellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.34 mins agoMiddle EastIsraeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials sayLebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.14 hrs agoMiddle EastProminent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family saysThe Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".17 hrs agoMiddle EastTrump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continuesThe United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced firstThe Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.The Israeli town on the frontline with HezbollahBBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.Italy suspends defence agreement with IsraelThe Italian PM said the pact, which happens every five years, would be suspended "in view of the current situation".FeaturesHow many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggestsThe vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.Watch/ListenWhat does the blockade mean for oil prices?The US has started a naval blockade of maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports.'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikesBBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.Trump: Blockade needed to stop Iran blackmailing the worldA US blockade of Iran's ports is in place, having begun on Monday, according to Donald Trump.US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutesThe BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.Latest updates34 mins agoSatellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyedBBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.34 mins ago12 hrs agoLyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be doneThe BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.12 hrs ago14 hrs agoIsraeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials sayLebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.14 hrs ago17 hrs agoProminent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family saysThe Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".17 hrs ago19 hrs agoIsrael and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in USIsrael strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.19 hrs ago1 day agoChris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circleA subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.1 day ago2 days agoThe Israeli town on the frontline with HezbollahBBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon.2 days ago2 days agoHamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official saysThe official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.2 days ago2 days ago'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikesBBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.2 days ago...
