The kingdom prepares to end its ban on June 24.
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
The protests, now in their 13th night, erupted over the economy and have grown into the largest in years.
Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.
In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.
The protests on Thursday appear to be the most widespread since the movement began on December 28.
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.
