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.

‘Iraqi militias will be more involved in the regional conflict in upcoming months,’ experts say

Iraqi militias have been growing exponentially and currently pose the biggest threat to Iraq’s stability since they call the shots, and the Iraqi prime minister seems to serve at their pleasure.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
04/07/2024

Iran seeks to deter Israel from Lebanon operation

This is the latest attempt by the Iranian regime to try to protect its Hezbollah ally in Lebanon.

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber speaks during Iran's government cabinet in Tehran, Iran

Iran’s moves to cement ties with China, Central Asian states

Russia and China are key partners of Iran. Iran, under Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, had worked hard to increase ties with Russia and China.

Turkey closes border with Syria in response to widespread violence

Anti-Syrian violence has since spread across Turkey, with incidents taking place in the provinces of Hatay, Gaziantep, Konya, and Bursa, as well as in an Istanbul district.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
03/07/2024

Shin Bet, IDF: Lebanese suicide bomber, with Iran, caused 1982 Tyre Disaster

The commission radically reverses the original finding that the gas leak explosion killed 75 Israelis, which raises questions of cover-up.

China doesn’t want Iranian nukes, so why won’t it help Israel?

What is the best way for Jerusalem to navigate differences with Beijing and preserve security interests?

Houthis to release key ally of Saudi-backed government, unclear if he is alive

Qahtan, whose Islah party is a powerful member of the Saudi-backed government, was detained by the Houthis in 2015.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Lebanese FM to Israel: We are interested in peace

The Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib sent a special third-party message to Foreign Minister Israel Katz explaining to him that his country did not want a war to break out between them.

Iran-backed Houthis claim attacks on four more ships in multi-front assault

The Houthis have attempted to expand their operations in recent months, carrying out longer range strikes and also trying to reach the Mediterranean Sea.

Arab League denies softening stance on Hezbollah terror label

The Arab League clarifies it hasn't softened its stance on Hezbollah, stating previous comments were taken out of context amid rising regional tensions with Israel.

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