US currently assesses that Israel is 'not responsible' for Gaza hospital blast
The US government currently believes that Israel "is not responsible" for the blast at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, according to the National Security Council, following President Joe Biden's comments that a Palestinian militant group was behind the strike.
2023-10-18 23:45
German chancellor Olaf Scholz could snub British AI summit
The BBC understands the German chancellor may turn down his invitation to the event on 1 November.
2023-10-17 07:15
US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack
The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday's seismic attack on southern Israel, according to sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-14 01:17
Initial US intelligence casts doubt on direct Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United States has collected specific intelligence that casts doubt on the idea that Iran was directly involved in the planning, resourcing or approving of Saturday's bloody attack on Israel by Hamas, according to several sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-11 22:46
US still seeking to determine Iran's connection to Israel attack
The Biden administration has yet to find a smoking gun linking Iran directly to planning and executing the attack on Israel this weekend, US officials told CNN on Sunday.
2023-10-09 07:47
'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon
Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.
2023-10-09 04:19
How an Israel music festival turned into a nightmare after Hamas attack
Festival-goers describe mass panic as they fled and hid in bushes as a trance music party came under attack.
2023-10-08 22:27
Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza
Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.
2023-10-08 14:53
Distressing footage of Hamas assault on Israel verified
BBC Verify has been analysing footage emerging from social media following the unprecedented attack.
2023-10-08 05:00
Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.
2023-10-08 04:47
US officials raise concerns over Israeli intelligence after Hamas attacks
American officials said Saturday they received no warning through intelligence that Hamas was preparing to attack Israel, leading to confusion among some at how Israel failed to detect signs of the rocket assault.
2023-10-08 04:16
Bowen: Israel blindsided by most serious attack in a generation
Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen
2023-10-08 00:56