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.

 IDF soldiers overlook the Golan Heights, along the border between Israel and Syria, December 11

'Post' visits Syria in first Israeli media visit since 1974

Hagari: No advance on Damascus, only buffer zone until Syria becomes more stable.

IAF kills Hamas Nukhba commander behind Oct. 7 outpost attack

On October 7, the ‘Paga’ outpost near Kibbutz Be’eri witnessed the murders of 14 IDF soldiers.

 AN illustrative image of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.

Israel warned Assad about Iran weapon smuggling, documents show

The exchanges, which, according to the report, were intended for Syria’s national security chief, were marked as a message from “an Israeli agent named Musa.”

Syrian rioters set tomb of Hafez al-Assad ablaze in Qardaha

According to an initial report from AFP, rebel groups and bystanders torched the mausoleum of the ousted Syrian president's father in the Latakia region.

11/12/2024

Turkey recalibrates its Syria strategy amid Assad’s fall

As the Syrian regime collapses, Turkey faces new challenges in balancing alliances with NATO, Russia, and Iran.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
11/12/2024

Expert: Israel can ‘completely destroy enemy army without war’ through Syria control

Experts warn instability post-Assad poses risks, with extremist groups gaining ground and potential long-term Israeli presence.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
11/12/2024

Syrians return home after 11 years in exile, face legal and infrastructure hurdles

Turkish political parties in the government and the opposition have long called on refugees to return to Syria voluntarily—an appeal made much more relevant by the fall of the regime. 

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
11/12/2024

Rebuilding Syria's military after Israeli strikes will take years and billions of dollars

Rebuilding an array of dozens of batteries, including interceptor stockpiles, spare parts, and crew training, would require around $1 billion.

By UDI ETZION
11/12/2024

Khamenei: US, Israel responsible for Assad's ouster, 'resistance' to span entire region

"There should be no doubt that what happened in Syria is the result of a joint American and Zionist plan." Khamenei reportedly noted.

11/12/2024

Syria's collapse creates major divisions between IRGC officials

Assad’s downfall leaves Iran scrambling to rebuild its shattered regional influence and causes major infighting between key military figures.

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