Sebastian Usher

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to talk about the Israeli Government's plans for Gaza. Audio

This week more than 100 international aid organisations have warned of mass starvation in Gaza.  Audio

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

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

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

Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter Audio

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

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 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 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

BBC's Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher gives an update on Gaza and Israel. Audio

Sebastian Usher brings us up to date on the latest in Syria. Audio

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

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher looks at calls by Western nations for their citizens to vacate Lebanon, as the possibility of a wider conflict in the region grows. Iran has threatened… Audio

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given his first interview to a local media outlet since Hamas' attack on October 7. Audio

Israel is preparing for an offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the UK considers sending its troops to help deliver aid via a new sea route.  Audio

BBC World's Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the reported strike on the city of Isfahan. Audio