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.

US-Iraq deal would see hundreds of troops withdraw in first year, sources say

The US and Iraq are also seeking to establish a new advisory relationship that could see some US troops remain in Iraq after the drawdown.

By REUTERS
06/09/2024

‘We will defeat the Houthis one day,’ Yemeni activist tells the 'Post'

In her first-ever interview with an Israeli newspaper, Majda Alhaddad, a women’s rights activist originally from Yemen, tells about her journey combatting the oppressive Houthi regime.

05/09/2024

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years

Turkish President Erdogan and Egyptian President Sisi discussed Gaza, improved ties, and signed agreements on various sectors during a landmark meeting in Ankara.

By REUTERS
04/09/2024

IDF arrests man who illegally crossed into Israel from Syria

Although maybe the IDF would have wanted its forces to fire in the air, the suspect was wounded by the IDF warning fire.

Iran’s president backs Palestinians amid spats with UK, Australia

Iranian state media characterized this as support for more “resistance.”

Syrian Kurdish forces release 50 Islamic State detainees

The agreement was reached between the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and local tribal leaders

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
03/09/2024

Lebanon former central bank governor Riad Salameh arrested, judicial source says

Lebanon's ex-central bank governor, Riad Salameh, was arrested in Beirut on financial crimes charges, including money-laundering and embezzlement.

By REUTERS
03/09/2024

Turkey arrests alleged Mossad financial operative, Turkish intelligence says

Liridon Rexhepi was detained in Istanbul on August 30, suspected of transferring funds to Mossad personnel operating in Turkey, the Turkish intelligence agency MIT said.

By REUTERS
03/09/2024

US military warns Iran, proxies to swipe left on attacking America, allies via Tinder

A CENTCOM ad on Tinder has warned terror groups in Lebanon: “Do not take up arms against the United States or its partners,” according to a Washington Post report.

What are Gaza's Philadelphi, Netzarim corridors and why are they so important?

The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has reportedly been getting stuck on the status of the Netzarim and Philadelphi corridors. Here is what you need to know about them.

02/09/2024
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