Egypt reopens crossing into Gaza
Egypt temporarily reopens its Rafah crossing with Gaza, allowing about 400 Palestinians to leave the blockaded territory.
Gaza City voices: Pressure eases
Palestinians across Gaza City describe a welcome easing in conditions after Israeli tanks pull back.
Palestinian cabinet sworn in
A Fatah-dominated Palestinian government is sworn-in in the West Bank, with independent Salam Fayyad as prime minister.
Children hit hard as toll rises
Many children are among the dead and injured in the conflict in Gaza, and psychiatrists are warning that some children on both sides may never recover from the psychological damage done as the bombs, shells and rockets fall, reports the BBC’s Heather Sharp.
Netanyahu pitches deal at US
Benjamin Netanyahu’s deal with Ehud Barak is aimed at selling Israel’s broad new coalition to a sceptical US, says the BBC’s Paul Wood.
One killed in West Bank protest
Israeli troops shoot dead a Palestinian man during a protest over Israel’s West Bank barrier, Palestinian sources say.
Gaza voices: Hamas and the truce
Palestinians in Gaza assess the ceasefire “victory” for Hamas, and describe the aftermath of the conflict.
Who can probe Gaza war crimes?
Who can probe claims of Israeli and Hamas war crimes?
Who is a civilian?
What can be defined as military target?
Palestinian unity hope
Gazans seek an end to bitter Palestinian rivalry
Path to peace through Golan
With direct talks between Israel and Syria suspended, Wrye Davies visits the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, key to any future peace deal.
Jerusalem diary
Gay Israelis press for state-approved partnerships
Refugees
The BBC News website’s Martin Asser looks at the issue of Palestinian refugees, one of the main obstacles to peace.
Israel’s Katsav rape trial opens
The trial of former Israeli President Moshe Katsav, charged with rape and sexual offences, opens in Tel Aviv.
Broken town shows Gaza destruction
The BBC’s Paul Wood reports from Gaza City on his impressions as he entered northern Gaza at the beginning of the ceasefire.
