NewsNewsMiddle EastPalestinian Christians struggle to find hope at ChristmasFor the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.18 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael probe says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by HamasIt also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.14 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in TehranIsmail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.2 days agoMiddle EastKremlin denies reports Assad's wife has filed for divorceFollowing reports in Turkish media, a Kremlin spokesman denies Asma al-Assad wants to divorce her husband and leave Russia.2 days agoWorld'I was raped by Assad's thugs – but I'm no longer afraid to show my face'Fergal Keane speaks to two Syrian refugees he met at the height of the migrant crisis in 2015.3 days agoMiddle EastIsrael probe says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by HamasIt also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.14 hrs agoMiddle EastProtests in Syria over Christmas tree burningChristians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.1 day agoMiddle EastEx-Israeli agents reveal how pager attacks were carried outDevices rigged with explosives killed and wounded thousands of people in Lebanon.2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in TehranIsmail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.2 days agoMiddle EastWhat now for Syria’s £4.5bn illegal drug empireAs those in the lucrative Captagon network move aside, how will the new leaders stop any criminals waiting in the wings to replace them?4 days agoBBC InDepthSyria's minorities seek security as country charts new futureAfter the fall of Assad, many are apprehensive about how Syria will next be ruled.4 days agoMiddle EastUS warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incidentBoth pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.4 days agoMiddle East'We have to be more bold': Syria's musicians await future under new Islamist leadersA lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. 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