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.

How Hamas got a Ramadan ceasefire and released no hostages

Hamas appears to be able to secure de facto ceasefires for Ramadan each year and not have to ever do anything in return.

US warns citizens against travel to Pakistan due to terror threats

The latest warning follows a series of violent incidents in Pakistan, including a recent suicide bombing in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that killed 18 people, including five soldiers.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
09/03/2025

Will US-Russia-Iran diplomacy break the nuclear deadlock?

Iran has been a daily zig zag of messages, one day trumpeting negotiations with the West as possible, the next day saying its impossible, and the next day saying diplomacy is desirable again.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran says it didn't get Trump's letter on nuclear talks - so who is bluffing?

Iranian officials say they haven’t received any correspondence from Trump. This may be two sides talking at each other and both bluffing.

Hamas says talks with US focused on release of American hostage in Gaza

Boehler said he understood the consternation and concern expressed by Israeli official Ron Dermer about his direct contact with Hamas, but emphasized he had a clear goal in his talks.

By REUTERS
09/03/2025
 Druze from villages in northern Israel seen in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights

Syrian Druze allowed to enter Israel, work in Golan Heights, Katz confirms

The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.

What can Israel, US do to deter Houthis from restarting naval attacks?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he believes that Israel is threatening to widen the war throughout the region.

Qatar ramps up pressure on Israel, warns against attacking Iranian nuclear sites

According to Iranian state media, Qatar said that “Persian Gulf states will run out of drinking water in three days if Iran’s nuclear sites attacked.”

Deadly clashes rage in coastal Syria as Sharaa calls for peace

Syria has been beset by some of the worst violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

By REUTERS
09/03/2025

'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel

While aware of consequences if caught, Iranians sent footage to N12 showing mass income inequality and support for Israel.

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