Middle East

The region known as the Middle East has been conquered and reconquered by every super power in the West. This has created a region rich in a culture of resistance and thousands of ethnic groups looking for their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it.

Days of protests over power outages rock Aden

Individuals told international media that they witnessed authorities attacking the crowds, beating protesters with batons and blocking off the city.

By THE MEDIA LINE
16/05/2024
 (L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Egyptian president: Israel deviously shirking ceasefire efforts

Egypt has condemned Israel's seizure of the crossing and closed the passageway to goods on its side.

Arab leaders meet in Bahrain for summit regarding Gaza and regional development

Arab League summit convenes in Bahrain to address the Gaza conflict and regional integration. Concerns arise over Israel's isolation amid shifting alliances and diplomatic challenges.

Flags of Israel and Egypt are flown at the Nitzana Border Crossing in southern Israel

Egypt-Israel relations in a deep valley, but not for the first time

While Egypt has yet to recall its ambassador during the current war – perhaps a sign that the relationship is not in as much turmoil as it was during those periods when they did recall their envoy.

15/05/2024

Iran’s aerial attack in April irrevocably shifted how its nuclear threat is viewed

Before April 13, observers knew that the Islamic Republic promoted low-grade terrorism in wild and unpredictable ways, but they also knew Tehran avoided large-scale conflicts – carefully.

Arab nations near consensus on two-state solution at Bahrain Summit

Bahrain hosts the 33rd Arab Summit to discuss Gaza, propose a ceasefire, and push for a Palestinian state. Arab leaders aim for a unified stance on regional issues.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
15/05/2024

Hamas delegation meets Nasrallah as Israel clashes grow

According to the Iranian media, which has excellent connections with Hezbollah, “the talks also focused on the recent Gaza truce talks and international political policies."

Iran is seeking closer ties to Egypt

Iran is seeking outreach to not only Egypt by also Saudi Arabia. Recent reports also indicate that Iran has threatened Jordan.

Hezbollah seeks to use Syrian refugees to create crisis with Europe

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on May 13 that Lebanon should open its maritime borders so that Syrians who live in Lebanon can board boats heading to Europe.

Jordan foils arms plot as kingdom caught in Iran-Israel shadow war

The weapons were sent by Iranian-backed militias in Syria to a cell of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan that has links to the military wing of the Palestinian terror group Hamas.

By REUTERS
15/05/2024
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