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.

Losing the PR battle? Gaza hostage releases are not a victory for Hamas

The Hamas victory celebrations and use of the hostage handover to parade hostages, has led to anger in Israel.

Some Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrive in Turkey after deportation

Turkey takes in 15 Palestinian prisoners deported under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Palestinians view those jailed for fighting Israel as resistance heroes.

By REUTERS
04/02/2025
A STATUE of a Peshmerga fighter

US-backed forces kill five ISIS operatives in Iraq, capture leaders in Syria

ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said.

 Red Cross vehicle is seen near the Ofer Prison, near Jerusalem, January 19, 2025

Hamas says Pakistan agreed to host Palestinian prisoners released in ceasefire

Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has denied any knowledge of the arrangement, and the Foreign Ministry has yet to respond.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
04/02/2025

Syria's Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say

NATO member Turkey has long backed Syria's armed and political opposition to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late December in a lightning offensive spearheaded by Sharaa's forces.

By REUTERS
04/02/2025

Iran secretly rushing nuclear weapon production, US believes

Intelligence suggests that Iran could produce a crude nuclear device that could act as an immediate deterrent rather than an offensive threat.

Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Trump first floated the suggestion of Jordan and Egypt taking in Palestinians from Gaza on Jan. 25.

By REUTERS
04/02/2025

At least 15 killed in deadly Syria car bombing, second attack in three days

IDF kills, arrests Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon • Operation continues in West Bank

It remains to be seen if war on Hezbollah is gamechanger

There are many key questions that we do not know the answer to. What is clear is that Israelis will need to return to their homes on the border.

Quiet dominates Israel’s northern border amid ceasefire

Reporter's notebook: Although the border is quiet there is uncertainty.

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