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.

Ending EU sanctions on Syria relief premature for now, EU official says

"We need to discuss what more can we do. But as I say, it can't come as a blank cheque," EU's new foreign policy chief said.

By REUTERS
15/12/2024

Iranian singer arrested for not wearing hijab in Youtube concert video

Parastoo Ahmady, a 27-year-old singer, was arrested in the province of Mazandaran, Iran, following her virtual performance. 

 Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Is Syria's Julani part of a rising generation of younger Middle East leaders?

If Julani is to remain in power for the coming years, he could play a transformative role in Syria and the Middle East.

Syrian authorities reopen schools, a week after upheaval that overthrew Assad

The country's new de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces a massive challenge to rebuild Syria.

By REUTERS
15/12/2024

Turkey ready to offer military training to Syria if new administration requests, minister says

NATO member Turkey backed the Syrian rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad last weekend.

By REUTERS
15/12/2024

Top diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria at Aqaba conference

Blinken said at a news conference that the rebels had agreed on a joint communique that also calls for an inclusive and representative government.

14/12/2024

Could Iran’s new hijab law bring down Khamenei?

IRGC founder tells 'Post': "The Islamic regime in Iran has been defeated, they failed."

Israel raises concerns Islamist take over in Syria will cause uprising in Jordan

An Arab diplomat from the region said this week that authorities in Egypt, Jordan, and neighboring states are monitoring Syria closely.

Israel has no more excuses for entering Syria, rebel leader Julani says

Julani called for the end of all foreign intervention in Syria in the interest of restabilizing and rebuilding the country.

Assad's 'black box': Senior Syrian official escapes to Beirut under Hezbollah's protection

Ali Mamlouk, born in Damascus in 1949, comes from a family with deep regional roots, and is considered one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in the Syrian regime.

By MAARIV
14/12/2024
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