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.

As evil as Assad: IDF recovers footage of brutal Hamas torture, abuse from Gaza prison

The videos were discovered by security forces and show Hamas prison guards torturing prisoners and detaining them in harsh conditions.

Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say

An official said that additional Russian departures from the Hmeimim air base in Syria's Latakia province were expected in the coming days.

By REUTERS
14/12/2024

Hezbollah chief Qassem says terror group lost supply route through Syria

Qassem did say, however, that he hopes the new rulers of Syria see Israel as an enemy and don't normalize ties with it.

14/12/2024
 Damage around Qamishli International Airport area, in Syria, December 10, 2024

Southern Syria's resurgence brings Jordan and Iraq back in key roles

Jordan seeks to ensure regional security and stability, including in Syria, including by involving the international community in these prospects.

Turkey moves to isolate the Kurds in Syria, and prepares a way for new attacks

The main group in Ankara's cross-hairs is the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, which was formed in 2015 with US backing.

After Assad's fall, Iran searches for path back to Syria to arm Hezbollah

Iran is concerned that ISIS could benefit from the power vacuum in Syria.

Can the Palestinian Authority take back control of Jenin?

The rising death toll in the clashes could continue to get worse but it could also hint at the PA’s resolve to finally deal with the growing problems in Jenin. 

IAF strikes weapons storage site next to int'l aid warehouse in Gaza

The IAF intercepted the rockets as they were en-route to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

14/12/2024

Middle East 'mega-deal': Trump envoy Witkoff meets MBS in Saudi visit

This was the first meeting between MBS and a representative of the incoming Trump administration since the November elections.

By WALLA!
14/12/2024

Interim Syrian gov't complains to UN as Israel extends buffer zone

The letter complained of Israeli strikes in the country - despite Israel targeting weapons facilities belonging to the Assad regime.

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