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.

Mother of American journalist taken captive in Syria sees hope for his release

Debra Tice said news that Missouri resident Travis Timmerman had been freed from a Syrian prison by rebels felt "like a rehearsal."

By REUTERS
15/12/2024
Soldiers from the IDF's 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon, December 15, 2024.

IDF has confiscated 10,000 Hezbollah weapons across 16 districts of southern Lebanon

Three weeks into the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the IDF said it had confiscated over 10,000 Hezbollah weapons across its southern region.

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.

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