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.

Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster

Rights groups criticize new law, alleging definition of refugee is ambiguous, and authorities have the right to deport anyone they deem does not qualify.

By REUTERS
24/12/2024

Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says

The maritime demarcation agreement would be in line with international law and would allow two countries to determine authorities for oil and hydrocarbon exploration.

By REUTERS
24/12/2024

It will take more than words to stop Houthis

Whatever path forward is chosen, the Houthis will need to suffer more serious blows because, currently, they feel emboldened.

 Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Syria's al-Sharaa pushes for unified military amid post-Assad challenges

HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been meeting with several Syrian rebel groups in an effort to work out any disputes between warring factions.

 A Hamas terrorist tortures a Gazan civilian.

Beaten, hung from the ceiling: Gazans speak out against Hamas brutality

“Reduce your Facebook comments so you don’t have to visit us,” one of the dissidents was warned by the Hamas electronic crimes unit.

Eleven people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

Ankara announced fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched.

By REUTERS
24/12/2024

US military kills two ISIS terrorists during precision strike in Syria

The strike occurred in an area that was formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians, CENTCOM said.

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq may stop attacking Israel

A report this week indicates that some of these militias and groups have stepped back from attacks in the wake of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Is Lebanon’s government stepping up in Southern Lebanon?

“We look forward to long-term stability in the south through the army carrying out its duties in full cooperation with UNIFIL," said Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

Three Syrian government officials sit on chairs next to each other.

Syrian interim government names rebel commander as defense minister

Senior leader in the Islamist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham led military operations in the campaign that ousted the Assad regime.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
23/12/2024
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