Anti-government protests have swept through major cities and towns across Iran, and the authorities are responding with a harsh crackdown.
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies.
These images could hold crucial clues about what's really happening inside Iran. Merlyn Thomas reports.
Verification by Richard Irvine-Brown, Shayan Sardarizadeh, Sherie Ryder and Benedict Garman.
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
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.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.
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.
"It's not an easy life," she tells the BBC, as she tries to find comfort in 2nd birthday celebrations for her son.
Families and survivors of the Hamas attack on the Nova music festival gather at the site to pay tribute.
The BBC's Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell and Gaza Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf talk about their memories of 7 October.
Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.