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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

May 14, 2026

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

RT footage of missile hit

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates quits oil cartel OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership.

Palestine Marathon returns to Bethlehem

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

Special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression in Iran using trusted sources.

Iran imposes internet ban

May 14, 2026

Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban.

Racist chants and violence during the annual march

May 14, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

The UK and many allies do not recognise Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Old City march by Israeli celebrants

May 14, 2026

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.