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... Read More their piece of land. This has created a complicated region and Jpost's Middle East News simplifies it. Less

US rushed Afghan pullout allowed Taliban to traffic US weapons to Houthis

Sources claim that half the weapons left behind by the US have been lost, sold or smuggled.

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the US in talks it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees Trump wouldn't ditch another nuclear pact.

By REUTERS
18/04/2025

Why Gazans won't protest Hamas in the face of destruction, death

According to Israeli defense officials, the lack of a credible governing alternative in Gaza is a major factor in Hamas's continued rule.

18/04/2025

US conditions Syria sanctions waiver on counterterrorism efforts

The new US policy addresses the Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and includes conditions such as barring Palestinian terrorists from its territory.

Former IDF spox. criticizes Israeli leaders for allowing Iran's nuclear program to flourish

One of the prominent figures commenting on the issue and revealing details about Israel’s decision-making over the years in response to the Iranian threat is former IDF Spokesman Avi Benayahu.

Leak on Iran attack to NYT 'one of most dangerous leaks in Israel's history'

Several Israeli politicians criticized Netanyahu for potentially leaking the information to protect himself from backlash.

Who leaked Israel’s attack plans against Iran’s nuke program and why?

To the extent that parts of the story may have come from Netanyahu, this would be to explain why he has not attacked Iran’s nuclear sites.

Lebanon’s president spurs controversy by saying he doesn’t want Iraqi-style militias

Aoun’s comments “caused discomfort among Iraqis, particularly since Iraq has consistently stood by Lebanon during times of hardship."

Syria's Sharaa was held by US in Iraq, new documents appear to show

New leaked documents show photos of Syria's president Ahmed al-Shara'a and claim to reveal details about his connections to the Iraqi insurgency, including his detention at notorious Camp Bucca.

Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks

Saudi Arabia welcomed Iran's nuclear talks with the US, saying it supported efforts to resolve regional and international disputes.

By REUTERS
17/04/2025
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