For more than two weeks, Iran has been gripped by widespread demonstrations. According to a human rights organization, the protests have resulted in over 2,600 deaths.
Authorities have responded to the protests with lethal force, amidst a near-total shutdown of internet and communication services.
Reporting from the Iranian-Armenian border, the BBC’s Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, highlighted the “anger and frustration” felt by Iranians and their anxieties regarding the nation’s future.
He added, “People are simply terrified to join the demonstrations.”
The Iranian government has characterized the protests as “riots” instigated by the country’s adversaries.
The demonstrations, which began on December 28th over economic grievances, have evolved into demands for the removal of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
The BBC’s Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.
Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.
About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.
Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher talk to the BBC about scenes of despair he witnessed on a recent trip to the costal enclave.
Tom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a “huge job” to get vital supplies to those in need.
Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.
People in Tel Aviv describe how they feel, after all remaining living hostages are released by Hamas.
Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The US president was speaking at the Israeli parliament after the release of all 20 living hostages from Gaza.
Israel is releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Video released by the Israeli military shows Mor smiling and embracing two relatives.
The footage shows Alon Ohel and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaking to Israeli soldiers after being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years.
Large numbers of people packed out Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where screens were erected to welcome home hostages freed from Hamas captivity.
Palestinians in the West Bank say they hope the deal could lead to a united Palestinian future.
People took to the square after news Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of a peace plan.
Palestinians celebrate on the streets of Khan Younis after the first phase of a Gaza peace deal was agreed.
Relatives of Israeli hostages celebrated in Tel Aviv after the announcement that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of a peace deal.