Paul Moss

Israel says that 60 hostages are still alive and being held by Hamas. Around 30 more there are thought to be dead. Among those hoping that their family is closer to being reunited is Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of Omri Moran, who was abducted from his home on a kibbutz. He told my colleague Tim Franks this deal gives no absolute guarantees.

Israel says that 60 hostages are still alive and being held by Hamas. Around 30 more there are thought to be dead. Among those hoping that their family is closer to being reunited is Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of Omri Moran, who was abducted from his home on a kibbutz. He told my colleague Tim Franks this deal gives no absolute guarantees.

Moshe Lavi talking to Tim Franks. In Gaza, crowds gathered to celebrate as news of the agreement emerged, including in Deir el-Balak in the southern Gazan Strip. Our special correspondent Fergal Keane is in Jordan and considers how a ceasefire deal will be received by Palestinians.

Moshe Lavi talking to Tim Franks. In Gaza, crowds gathered to celebrate as news of the agreement emerged, including in Deir el-Balak in the southern Gazan Strip. Our special correspondent Fergal Keane is in Jordan and considers how a ceasefire deal will be received by Palestinians.

Fergal Keane. That physical well-being will be dependent on a major increase in aid. Juliet Tumar is Director of Communications at UNRWA, the main United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. As she explained to Tim Franks, the main focus now is on getting supplies in and quickly.

Fergal Keane. That physical well-being will be dependent on a major increase in aid. Juliet Tumar is Director of Communications at UNRWA, the main United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. As she explained to Tim Franks, the main focus now is on getting supplies in and quickly.

Juliette Toomar talking to Tim Franks. Still to come, new discoveries suggest the Iron Age in Britain was a time when women held considerable power.

Juliette Toomar talking to Tim Franks. Still to come, new discoveries suggest the Iron Age in Britain was a time when women held considerable power.

How did scientists work this out? Just by looking at DNA.

How did scientists work this out? Just by looking at DNA.

You do sometimes wonder what Senator Marco Rubio makes of his soon-to-be boss, Donald Trump. Once upon a time, they were rivals for the Republican Party presidential candidacy. And Mr Trump didn't just oppose Senator Rubio, he mocked him for his diminutive stature, calling him Little Marco. Marco Rubio, in turn, called him a con artist –

You do sometimes wonder what Senator Marco Rubio makes of his soon-to-be boss, Donald Trump. Once upon a time, they were rivals for the Republican Party presidential candidacy. And Mr Trump didn't just oppose Senator Rubio, he mocked him for his diminutive stature, calling him Little Marco. Marco Rubio, in turn, called him a con artist –

Well, the two have presumably allowed bygones to be bygones. Marco Rubio is now Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State, and Wednesday saw him face a confirmation hearing. He told senators he would put America's interests first, but would also keep the United States strong and engaged in the world. And North America editor Sarah Smith followed the proceedings.

Well, the two have presumably allowed bygones to be bygones. Marco Rubio is now Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State, and Wednesday saw him face a confirmation hearing. He told senators he would put America's interests first, but would also keep the United States strong and engaged in the world. And North America editor Sarah Smith followed the proceedings.

Sarah Smith. To Afghanistan now, where hospitals are struggling to cope with cuts in funding. Payenda Sargan from the BBC's Pashto service visited a hospital in Kandahar and told me what he witnessed.

Sarah Smith. To Afghanistan now, where hospitals are struggling to cope with cuts in funding. Payenda Sargan from the BBC's Pashto service visited a hospital in Kandahar and told me what he witnessed.

Now, I gather a lot of the Afghan Health Service has in the past been funded by NGOs, and particularly the ICRC, the International Committee of the Red Cross. But they've now cut their funding, and you say that's made a big difference.

Now, I gather a lot of the Afghan Health Service has in the past been funded by NGOs, and particularly the ICRC, the International Committee of the Red Cross. But they've now cut their funding, and you say that's made a big difference.

I gather that the Taliban has limited the ability for women to work in the health service. And in fact, it's not training any new female staff like doctors and nurses at all. How much difference is that making to a service which you're suggesting was already overstretched?

I gather that the Taliban has limited the ability for women to work in the health service. And in fact, it's not training any new female staff like doctors and nurses at all. How much difference is that making to a service which you're suggesting was already overstretched?