NewsMiddle East'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of warSince the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners. 6 hrs agoMiddle EastHezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelBBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. 1 day agoMiddle EastTrump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enoughThe US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.2 days agoMiddle EastNew York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sueIsrael's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.3 days agoMiddle EastHamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strikeFriday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.2 days agoMiddle EastLebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extensionPresident Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.1 day agoUS & CanadaPalestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontentThe Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch. 2 days agoMiddle East'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by IranA vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with IranThe UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LAMohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.Hamas can survive politically by giving up weapons and armed conflict, peace envoy saysNickolay Mladenov also warns the current stalemate over Donald Trump's peace plan could lead to a permanent division of the territory.Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricksDisplaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.FeaturesHezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with IsraelDespite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repressionA dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.His father had just been buried. 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