Ramadan

The earth does not choose sides: when nature tries to outlast war - opinion

A deeper look into the region's languages and cultures reveals that, beneath political disputes, words and customs emerge from the same conceptual womb.

|ByBENYAMIN YAKOVIAN
Iranians watch fireworks during the Wednesday Fire feast, or Chaharshanbe Suri, held annually on the last Wednesday eve before the Spring holiday of Nowruz, in Tehran, on March 18, 2025.
SHEIKH MOHAMMED Sharif Odeh and Rabbi David Metzger appear on a billboard near Haifa with a message that reads: 'Though we are different, all religions advance coexistence.'

Why compassion between Jews and Muslims must outlast war - opinion

Coexistence will happen regardless of whether we share the same political views or interpretations of events.

|ByMENDY CHITRIK
Participants in the event from the Jewish community of Damascus.

Syrian Jews in Damascus donate meat for iftar, support Muslim families in need during Ramadan

Needy families receive Ramadan support as a small remaining Jewish community highlights longstanding ties with Muslim neighbors.

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Iranians watch fireworks during the Wednesday Fire feast, or Chaharshanbe Suri, held annually on the last Wednesday eve before the Spring holiday of Nowruz, in Tehran, on March 18, 2025.

Eid, Nowruz, Nisan converge in 2026, blending faith, culture, renewal across the region

The convergence creates a layered period of celebration that reflects the region’s complex identity, where religious practice and ancient cultural traditions coexist and often reinforce one another.

|BySTEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE

Muslim-American comic calls to free Gaza hostages, 'free Palestine' on SNL

Ramy Youssef called for freedom of the captives, before commenting on a friend's dog in a "custody battle," almost delegitimizing the request for hostage freedom.

MARCH 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ramy Youssef poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 10, 2024

ISIS calls for Ramadan massacre of Christians and Jews by 'lone wolves'

 Al-Ansari proceeded to reach out to “lone wolves” on Telegram, urging them to “target Christians and Jewish people, especially in the US, Europe, and Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.”

MARCH 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A MEMBER of ISIS waves the group’s flag in Raqqa

Israeli delegation heads for Egypt on Sunday to hear new hostage deal - report

Israeli officials negotiate hostage deal amid internal divisions and public discontent over strategy, with Mossad proposing creative solutions.

MARCH 30, 2024ByEVE YOUNG, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant arrives for a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington, on Monday. ‘Calling off the Hanegbi-Dermer delegation is political window dressing by the prime minister,’ a White House aide argued.

Israel Police secure Temple Mount, Old City holy sites in preparation for influx of worshipers

Throughout the day, 11 suspects were arrested in the Old City for a variety of offenses, all of which were non-violent.

MARCH 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

DC synagogue hosts iftar meal in show of solidarity between Jews, Muslims

Synagogue Rabbi Weinblatt noted that this year, on this day, both Jews and Muslims fasted as the iftar event coincides with the Fast of Ester. He said, "I pray our fast may make us hungry for peace."

MARCH 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People gather at a vigil to mourn for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand at Washington Square Park, New York City.

Hamas and Hezbollah's ideal scenario: Ramadan attacks fueling violence - opinion

Police must be vigilant and sensitive in their reactions as factors may escalate tensions, leading to a potential security crisis in the region.

MARCH 24, 2024By EHUD YATOM
Temple Mount

Voices from the Arab press: Will Israel find opportunity to strike Iran nuke facility?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MARCH 23, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE
PROTESTING THE Iranian regime with flags and a huge inflated figure representing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei holding a nuclear bomb, near the Munich Security Conference venue, Feb. 16.

Local products replace Western brands as boycott gains momentum on Ramadan

Amid the ongoing conflict, Arab nations intensify boycotts against brands such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Carrefour, promoting local brands in a show of solidarity with Palestinians.

MARCH 21, 2024ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Muslim worshippers take part in the evening 'Tarawih' prayers during of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City March 10, 2024.

Diplomacy can still resolve Israel-Hezbollah conflict, IDF spokesman says

While IDF spokesperson Hagari blamed Hezbollah for escalating Lebanon into a war, he also said that Israel did not rule out diplomatic conduits to cease the conflict.

MARCH 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari seen in the Northern Command, November 28, 2023

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: ‘You are Gallant’s boss, rein him in'

Ben-Gvir was reportedly furious with Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting over Gallant’s independence.

MARCH 18, 2024ByANNA BARSKY
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen outside the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.