BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
BBC reports a mass march through Jerusalem's Old City amid longstanding disputes over East Jerusalem's status. The piece also covers related conflicts, international responses, and regional events including displacement, ceasefire talks, and shifts in oil policy.
Why It Matters
The events illustrate ongoing regional tensions, international responses to contested territories, and the broader human impact of conflict in the region.
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14 Events
Iranians describe life under war and crackdown
Iranians speak about life during the war with the constant threat of bombs and regime crackdowns.
RT footage of missile hit
In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.
Israeli forces target Litani river crossings
Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements.
Violence following teenage settler's death
Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.
Displacement in Lebanon amid expanded operation
More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.
Pro-government demonstrations in Tehran after ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Burning fuel tanker in Hasakah, Syria
Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.
UAE quits OPEC
The United Arab Emirates quits oil cartel OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership.
Palestine Marathon returns to Bethlehem
Thousands of people participate in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.
Special correspondent Fergal Keane reports from Iran
Special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression in Iran using trusted sources.
Iran imposes internet ban
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban.
Racist chants and violence during the annual march
The annual march is frequently accompanied by racist chants and violence toward Palestinian residents and businesses.
UK and allies do not recognise East Jerusalem annexation
The UK and many allies do not recognise Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem.
Jerusalem Old City march by Israeli celebrants
Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through Jerusalem's Old City, captured by BBC reporters; the area was captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.