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... Read More their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it. Less

US strikes in Yemen took out key Houthi leaders, Mike Waltz says

US strikes in Yemen take out key Houthi leaders as the group escalates threats, including a blockade on Ben-Gurion Airport and missile attacks on Israel.

23/03/2025
Iraqi Kurds wave flags of Iraqi Kurdistan during a demonstration

Newroz celebrations reflect shifting dynamics for Kurds across Middle East

There is hope in eastern Syria that Kurdish politics could become more open to different Kurdish political parties.

  US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to members of the news media with White House press secr

Hamas rejects bridging proposal, refuses to demilitarize, Witkoff says

Concerning Iran, Witkoff stated that they cannot gain access to a nuclear weapon, saying, "It cannot happen, and it will not happen."

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

Talks with US 'no longer possible,' unless things change, Iranian FM says

Araghchi said that Iran was not opposed to talks out of "stubbornness" but rather as a result of history and experience.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

Voices from the Arab press: Will trade wars make America great again?

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

By THE MEDIA LINE
23/03/2025

Hamas denies interest in governing Gaza after war

Hamas's comments come after days of increased military pressure by the IDF and diplomatic pressure from Qatar and Fatah.

US aircraft carriers may change Middle East balance of power

There is no shortage of American firepower in the region, and more may be arriving.

Houthi missile disintegrates over Saudi Arabia en route to Israel

The latest launch from Yemen marked the Houthis' fourth attempt to launch an attack on Israel since early on Thursday morning.

Istanbul mayor Imamoglu denies terrorism charges, court document shows

Mayor Imamoglu is a key opposition figure and potential challenger to longtime President Tayyip Erdogan.

By REUTERS
22/03/2025

Houthis declare Ben-Gurion Airport ‘no longer safe’ after renewed Gaza fighting

The Houthis announced an aerial blockade on Ben-Gurion Airport and threatened any airlines that fly to Israel.

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