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.

Letting bygones be bygones: Behind the US diplomat's trip to Syria

All the wheels are moving in the direction of Sharaa and his new interim government.

Long battle ahead: 'Last man standing' Houthis have not been deterred by allies' fall

The Houthis are one example where precision strikes on infrastructure such as ports may not work to win the conflict. 

Houthi attacks drive calls to UK's maritime emergency services up by over 80%

Since the beginning of Houthi attacks on international shipping last year, calls to the UKMTO have risen by 86%.

US delegation to Syria: Assad’s fall opens path for Syria to rebuild unity

In a historic Damascus visit, US rejects Iran's influence and outlines support for Syria's post-Assad rebuilding.

'We felt pride': Israel Air Force personnel share about their complex operation in Yemen

From the control room and the pilot's seat: Lt.-Commander D led the operation from the control tower in Israel. 2,000 kilometers away, IAF pilot S dropped bombs on Yemen's capital – Sana'a.

By YANIR YAGNA
20/12/2024

Voices from the Arab press: Syria after Assad: Four urgent challenges

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
20/12/2024
The embroidered flags of Lebanon, Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Palestine (illustrative)

Documents captured from Hamas reveal Iran's complex weapons smuggling network

The smuggling routes to the West Bank had two routes: the first passed through Syria to Jordan; the second route began in Syria, through Lebanon, and then weapons were smuggled directly into Israel.

By AVI ASHKENAZI
20/12/2024
IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

Syrian allegedly injured by IDF gunfire while protesting Israeli incursion in buffer zone

"IDF personnel that called on the demonstrators to move away identified a threat, and as a result, the protester's leg was injured," the IDF said.

US kills ISIS leader Abu Yusif in precision strike in Syria

The area where the strike happened was previously controlled by the Assad regime and Russia, according to CENTCOM.

Two journalists killed in Syria, pro-Kurdish party in Turkey says

In a speech in the Turkish parliament on Friday, Gulistan Kilic Kocyigit, co-chair of the DEM Party, condemned the killing of the journalists.

By REUTERS
20/12/2024
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