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... Read More their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it. Less

  IDF soldiers seen operating in southern Syria, in pictures dated to March 2025

IDF engages in firefight with terrorists in southern Syria

The IDF confirmed that 'terrorists' in Syria fired upon their positions before soldiers returned fire, and IAF struck targets in the region.

By LIRAN AHARONI , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
25/03/2025
Palestinian students

Palestinian ‘revised’ curriculum continues to promote antisemitism, glorify October 7

According to a new IMPACT-se report, despite international expectations and hopes, the PA-sanctioned school material failed to reduce inflammatory and inciting rhetoric.

25/03/2025

Six year legal fight: how Istanbul's mayor became Erdogan's prime target

The combination of election success and legal battles has now cemented Imamoglu's status as Erdogan's main rival and biggest threat to the president's more than 22-year reign.

By REUTERS
25/03/2025

Egypt to expel released Hamas prisoners if no ceasefire is agreed upon

The prisoners in question were freed as part of the last hostage exchange and are temporarily residing in Egypt, as no other country has agreed to receive them.

By WALLA!
24/03/2025

United Nations reducing international staff numbers in Gaza after Israeli strikes

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a regular news briefing that the move was taken for security and operational reasons.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

Both the US and Hamas agreed to the proposal, the security sources said, but Israel had not yet responded.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, during

Rumors or reality? Egypt’s potential role in hosting Gazans

Egypt is one place where Gazans can move on land. Not only is there a border between Egypt and Gaza, but Egypt controlled Gaza from 1948 to 1967 and thus has a historic role in Gaza.

 (From L-R) US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian Head

Saudi Arabia emerges as key mediator in US-Ukraine negotiations

Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.

 Mandla Mandela speaking alongside the Houthi slogan reading inter alia "A Curse Upon the Jews".

Pro-Iran axis hosts Western activists, Hamas leaders at Houthi conference

The Houthi terror group host a pro-Iran conference with Hamas leaders and Western activists, sparking calls to investigate potential terror links.

23/03/2025
 People take part in a protest on the day Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed, in Istanbul

Turkey in turmoil: Erdogan cracks down on protests, mayor arrested

The popular mayor, a member of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), was widely anticipated to run against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming elections.

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