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 President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran accelerates diplomatic outreach as US-Israel pressures escalate

Iran is laser-focused on what the Trump administration is doing and acting in accordance to salvage regional influence.

A Syrian soldier is seen standing in the Nasib border crossing with Jordan in Deraa, Syria July 7, 2

Jordanian border forces clash with smugglers from Syria, killing four

Smugglers had attempted to exploit poor weather conditions and dense fog to cross the border.

By REUTERS
06/03/2025
  Commander-in-chief of the SDF, General Mazloum Abdi, in his military uniform.

Kurdish SDF chief says he's open to support from Israel in Syria

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he welcomes Israeli support to protect Kurdish achievements, as regional tensions and security challenges persist.

06/03/2025

Iran begins Turkmenistan-to-Turkey gas transit, boosting regional ties

Turkmenistan to supply Turkey with gas via Iran in a new strategic deal.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
05/03/2025

Why Hamas loves the Arab world’s latest backwards Gaza plan

Arab leaders proposed a Gaza plan that Hamas loves – because it ignores the terrorist organization entirely.

05/03/2025

US Treasury Dept. sanctions seven Houthi members

The members have been sanctioned for smuggling weapons and "negotiating Houthi weapons procurements from Russia."

Syria vows to rid itself of Assad's chemical weapons legacy

"Syria is ready ... to solve this decades-old problem imposed on us by a previous regime," Syria's foreign minister said.

By REUTERS
05/03/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Stalemate in Gaza: Hamas plays waiting game as Israel hesitates

With no clear Israeli strategy on phase two, Hamas feels emboldened enough to delay hostage negotiations for days.

Can the Arab world’s $53 billion plan for Gaza succeed?

Arab states unveiled a $53 billion Gaza plan - but the US, Israel, and Hamas remain unconvinced.

Syria’s new leadership drafts constitutional declaration amid controversy

Leaks from Syria’s draft constitution reveal a requirement for the president to be Muslim, raising concerns over inclusivity.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
05/03/2025
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