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

 Syrian Kurds hold flags as they gather after Turkey's jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called

Abdullah Ocalan calls on PKK to dissolve, regional leaders react

Regional leaders welcome calls for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve.

By REUTERS
27/02/2025

Iran condemns Israeli strikes in southern Syria, putting Damascus in spotlight

The comments by Iran illustrate that it is focused on Syria and might be trying to claw its way back to a position of power there.

Iran, Saudi Arabia's top diplomats meet ahead of Islamic summit

During the call, the two officials discussed regional developments and efforts made with regard to them.

What’s next for Hezbollah after Nasrallah?

The main challenge for Hezbollah now will be to return to southern Lebanon and rebuild its arsenal. This could take years.

ICC cancels arrest warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif

An arrest warrant was issued for Deif even though Israel had confirmed that he had been killed in an Israeli airstrike back in August 2024.

Hamas planned attacks on IDF soldiers, settlements during ceasefire, Katz reveals

“We will not allow the demilitarization to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats," said Defense Minister Israel Katz.

  Tareq Al-Shoufi announcing “The Suweyda Military Council.” February 25, 2025.

The Druze of Syria: lessons from past and hopes for the future

For the Druze, these may be historical days leading to self-rule, self-defense, or perhaps even self-determination in some form or the other.

27/02/2025

Over 1,000 Syrians killed by Assad regime in airport prison, report says

“Discovering the fates of those missing persons and searching for more graves is one of the greatest legacies left by the Assad regime,” said a colonel in Syria's new government.

By REUTERS
27/02/2025

Abu Dhabi hosts second International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference

According to the conference’s organizers, the event aimed to convene experts from academia, politics, and other sectors to address the ‘core issues at the heart of civilizational dialogue.’

27/02/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Hamas repurposing explosives, repairing tunnels as ceasefire deadline nears

Hamas’s armed wing has appointed new commanders and also begun repairing its underground tunnel network in preparation for the possibility of returning to war with Israel.

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