Paul Adams

2 months ago | bbc.com | Paul Adams

On a bleak late winter's day, under leaden skies and occasional driving rain, this was the moment all Israelis had been dreading. It began, as all the handovers so far have begun, with a politically charged display by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups involved in holding Israeli hostages for over 500 days. Once again, there was a stage, flanked by huge posters highlighting the catastrophic consequences of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the Palestinian determination to stay put.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Paul Adams

Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strainPaul AdamsBBC diplomatic correspondentGetty ImagesHamas freed more hostages, including Eli Sharabi, on SaturdayIn one of its official statements, released on Telegram, the group called its announcement a "warning" to Israel and said it was giving mediators "ample time to pressure the occupation [Israel] into fulfilling its obligations". It said the "door remains open" for the next scheduled releases to go ahead on Saturday.

Nov 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Paul Adams

A major Russian counter offensive is expected there within days, assisted by as many as 10,000 troops from North Korea. Use of the missiles, capable of targeting military facilities deep inside Russia, could complicate Russia’s efforts, enabling Ukraine to hold onto this valuable bargaining chip ahead of any possible peace talks next year. Ukrainian military experts have welcomed Washington’s decision - saying it will not necessarily change the course of the war, but will restore a little balance.

Oct 11, 2024 | bbc.com | Paul Adams

Yayin da rikicin Gabas ta Tsakiya ke ƙara ruruwa, me za a yi a kawo ƙarshensa? Asalin hoton, EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockBayani kan maƙalaMarubuci, Paul AdamsSanya sunan wanda ya rubuta labari, Wakilin DifilomasiyyaHotunan da muka dinga gani cikin shekara ɗaya da ta wuce masu tayar da hankali ne ƙwarai.

Oct 9, 2024 | bbc.com | Paul Adams

Xung đột Trung Đông sẽ kết thúc như thế nào? Xung đột Trung Đông sẽ kết thúc thế nào? Tác giả, Paul AdamsVai trò, Phóng viên Ngoại giao Một năm trước, những hình ảnh đó thật đau đớn. Israel còn choáng váng sau vụ tấn công khủng khiếp nhất lịch sử và Gaza hứng chịu mưa bom bão đạn, tình hình như thể đang tiến đến một bước ngoặt. Điều này dường như khiến hầu hết mọi người bất ngờ.