BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City

Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through Jerusalem's Old City, captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

Israeli annexation of East Jerusalem is not recognised by many of its allies, including the UK.

The annual march is frequently accompanied by racist chants and violence towards Palestinian residents and businesses.

The BBC's Middle east correspondent Lucy Williamson spent the day on the ground observing the commemorations.

BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war

Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

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Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.

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Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' after two days

President Trump has suspended anoperation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz - BBC Verify explains the timeline.

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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.

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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

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Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in Tehran

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.

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Watch: When will fuel prices go down?

The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

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Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC

More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.

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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

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Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike

BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.

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'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon

The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

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Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

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Watch: Inside Palestinian homes attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

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Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges?

Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements.

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'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

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Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon

In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.

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At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut

At least 10 people were killed and 27 injured, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.

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Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown

Iranians speak about life during the war with constant threat of bombs and regime crackdowns.

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How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

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