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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

Netanyahu expected in Baku, Azerbaijan eyes Abraham Accords inclusion

The visit seeks to strengthen Israel’s regional position through mediation efforts with Turkey and by extending the Abraham Accords eastward.

Iran, China eye 'golden year' of cooperation amid nuclear deal talks with US

Iran is hedging and hopes China and shore up its support for the Islamic Republic.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen with the background of Syrian and Israeli flags

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep

Mills says that he will deliver a note for Donald Trump from the Syrian president.

UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies

A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal aiming for five year Israel-Hamas truce

The proposal would involve the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for a mutually agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, the report said. 

A man gestures the victory sign as he holds a Hezbollah flag, in Tyre, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

Hezbollah 'still stronger than several Lebanese armies,' expert warns

Lebanon expert Dr. Moshe Elad emphasizes that Hezbollah remains a major force in Lebanon, despite the blow it suffered from Israel.

Iran fortifies underground nuclear sites over fears of Israeli attack

The US and Iran prepare to hold a third round of talks this weekend on a possible deal to reimpose restraints on Tehran's nuclear program.

By REUTERS
23/04/2025
 Jordanian police stand outside the Islamic Action Front office in Amman, Jordan April 23, 2025.

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, seizes assets over sabotage plot

Muslim Brotherhood members have led some of the largest protests in the region in support of their ideological allies, Hamas.

By REUTERS
23/04/2025
 The flags of Iran and Tajikistan; illustrative

Iran and Tajikistan sign agreement to enhance security cooperation

The new agreement comes after Iran and Russia also signed one as well. This is how Iran hedges in its current posture. The country has re-oriented itself toward the east.

us iran flag

Iran weighs pace of nuclear talks with US, unsure if to push for deal with Trump

Former foreign ministry official says the talks are a “litmus test” for diplomacy and “an opportunity for both sides to gauge each other’s positions beyond media narratives and rhetoric.”

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