Ethnic and religious minorities
Iran’s repression of Azerbaijani identity - opinion
The South Azerbaijani community is calling upon the US president to act on Iran’s repression against the Azerbaijani people.
‘Jews are white’: US minority psychologists’ coalition rejects Jewish ethnic recognition
The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion
Druze, Arab enlistment shows minorities choosing Israel, rejecting apartheid narrative - editorial
Iran is persecuting its own citizens, especially South Azerbaijanis - opinion
Many other ethnic minorities suffer from discrimination similar to that suffered by the Azerbaijanis in Iran.
Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns
Hagai Reznik warns decades of neglect towards Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev could lead to a catastrophe, citing illegal weapons, crime, and lack of state support as key issues.
Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis
Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri calls for a separate region in southern Syria, seeking autonomy after sectarian violence, with Israeli support amid rising tensions in the region.
'See the world through the eyes of a child': Tim Ballard on working to save Syria's children
Ex-DHS agent Tim Ballard is hailed by some as a hero and viewed by others as a controversial figure. During a recent trip to Syria, he took part in efforts to rescue children trapped in the conflict.
Syria pledges to form committee to investigate clashes in Sweida
The committee would investigate reported attacks and abuses against civilians and refer anyone proven to have participated in such attacks to the judiciary.
Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'
Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.
The narrative of ethnic fragmentation in Iran is a dangerous mistake - opinion
What Iranians need now is a government that invests in their welfare, respects human rights, and allows free expression, a true national renaissance, not a hasty partition.
Israel's new status will be defending non-Islamist minorities in the Middle East - opinion
In witnessing the persecution and suffering of the Middle East’s Christian communities, Israel is willing to posture itself as a defender of minorities suffering from extreme Islamism.
Are DEI changes coming to Israel? - interview
Israeli CEO Inbal Horesh spoke to The Jerusalem Post about Israel's likely future DEI initiatives.
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.
