Sebastian Usher
Latest from the Middle East
As the UN Security Council voted to adopt a plan by US President Donald Trump for Gaza, Israel launched a strike and Trump hosted the Saudi Crown Prince. Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Audio
Latest from the Middle East
Comments from Hamas and failure to open a major aid crossing point to the gaps in the ceasefire which came into force this week. Audio
Latest on Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend a UN General Assembly meeting where he will outline New Zealand's position on recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
Foreign correspondent Sebastian Usher
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to talk about the Israeli Government's plans for Gaza. Audio
Will NZ move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching a crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted Audio
Update on the Middle East
This week more than 100 international aid organisations have warned of mass starvation in Gaza. Audio
Foreign correspondent Sebastian Usher in Israel
Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel about a ceasefire in Gaza are taking place in Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing pressure at home to end the fighting and is… Audio
Update on Iran-Israel conflict
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its advice over Israel saying New Zealanders there should consider leaving when it is safe to do so. Audio
Israel and Iran strikes
Iran has accused Israel of initiating a war and said it will not be allowed to do "hit and run" attacks without grave consequences. This comes after blasts and smoke can be seen rising from Tel Aviv… Audio
Israel decares state of emergency amid Iran attacks
Explosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary… Audio
Foreign correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter Audio
BBC's Sebastian Usher wraps up Trumps Middle East trip
US president Donald Trump has been in the Middle East this week - visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The BBC's Middle East Editor Sebastian Usher wraps up the trip. Audio
Latest from the Middle East
Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, medical sources say dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and a UN agency says Gaza is running out of food. The BBC's… Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
The latest on Gaza, moves to try to get some kind of diplomacy going between Tehran and Washington again, and in Lebanon and Syria - has security situation stabilised at all? Audio
Hamas rejects Trumps threats over hostages
Hamas has rejected threats by Trump - saying it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce. The BBC Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher explains. Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher covers the latest on the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas went ahead on Saturday after teetering on the brink of collapse. Sebastian Usher is a… Audio
The latest from Gaza and Israel
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher gives an update on Gaza and Israel. Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian Usher brings us up to date on the latest in Syria. Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six Gaza hostages held by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is committed to achieving a deal to release those remaining in… Audio
