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.

Lebanon's parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

Aoun kept Lebanon's army out of the war that raged between Israel and Hezbollah for over a year.

09/01/2025

Islamic Republic suffered severe defeat in Syria, Iranian general says

“We were defeated and defeated very badly, we took a very big blow, and it’s been very difficult,” Esbati noted.

Katz convenes meeting on Turkey's Middle East influence

Turkey was mentioned more than 10 times in the report, a signal of Israel’s fear that rhetoric by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Israel may transform into actions.

 The Gaza City and northern Gaza clan leaders called on the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza

Gaza clans, dignitaries call for PA’s return

These coordinated calls from Gaza’s traditional leadership structures could potentially influence discussions about the territory’s future governance arrangements.

08/01/2025

Khamenei urges Iraqi PM to stand against 'illegal' US presence in Iraq

Decrying the US presence in Iraq as "illegal," the Islamic Republic's leader claimed it threatened the country's democracy.

EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM

Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
08/01/2025

Hezbollah candidate expected to withdraw from Lebanon's presidential elections - report

The Presidency is reserved for a Maronite Christian in the country's sectarian power-sharing system and has been vacant since Michel Aoun's term ended in October 2022.

08/01/2025

CENTCOM strikes key Houthi tunnel base under 24 hours after IDF meeting

The Houthis have increased the frequency of firing ballistic missiles at Israel for several weeks without any significant breaks.

'A game of chess': Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iranian prison

Sala's swift release represents a clear diplomatic win for Meloni, who had feared the case could drag on.

By REUTERS
08/01/2025

Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’

08/01/2025
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