NewsMiddle EastIran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.8 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlockHerzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.9 hrs agoMiddle EastIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals sayFive officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.3 days agoMiddle EastSyrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recoveryEnd of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.6 days agoMiddle EastTrump says US 'won't be paying Israel' by end of yearThe president accuses Democrats of weaponising US aid to Israel as a "talking point" with which to attack Republicans. 1 day agoWorldUS strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm electionsUS officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner. 2 days agoWorldIran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regimeSamira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January. 3 days agoWorldDemocratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decisionChris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenariosWith more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. Israel's election result is messy - here's whyDespite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.Netanyahu and Eisenkot face difficult paths to power as neither set to win majorityThe two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.FeaturesIsrael's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisionsThe election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's futureThe ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. 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Why it could take time for a new Israeli government to formIsrael faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its historySecurity and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.Latest updates3 hrs agoVance says Republicans lost big because of Iran war: 'Everyone knows why we lost'President Donald Trump earlier acknowledged the Iran war was a factor but stood defiant on his decision to launch the attacks.3 hrs ago8 hrs agoIran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoIsrael's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlockHerzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.9 hrs ago3 days agoIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals sayFive officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.3 days ago5 days agoIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.5 days ago6 days agoSyrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recoveryEnd of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.6 days ago6 days agoNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results showWith 99% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.6 days ago7 days agoHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenariosWith more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. 7 days ago7 days agoIsrael's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisionsThe election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.7 days ago...
