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.

‘Jewlani the Jew’: Conspiracies on HTS leader run rampant on social media

Even before his announcement that Syria is not looking for a confrontation with Israel, the leader of HTS, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faced harsh campaigns from Iran sympathizers and anti-Islamist actors.

18/12/2024

IRGC oil empire: Revolutionary Guards extend control over Tehran's oil exports

All aspects of the oil business have come under the growing influence of the IRGC.

By REUTERS
18/12/2024

Khamenei: After Syria developments, Israel 'gravely mistaken' thinking uprising over

"The young Syrians will liberate the territories occupied by the Zionist entity," Khamenei previously wrote in a Hebrew post.

A rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza

Gaza hostage deal can be reached within a month, sources tell 'Post'

Hamas fears one possible outcome in particular - that Trump may allow Netanyahu to automatically resume military operations in Gaza.

By AMICHAI STEIN
17/12/2024

Saudi-Israeli peace will only happen if Gaza war ends, sources tell 'Post'

Normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia can only materialize when the war in Gaza ends, Saudi officials told Trump's Middle East envoy.

By AMICHAI STEIN
17/12/2024
 Palestinian Authority security forces operate in Jenin, in the West Bank, December 16, 2024

PA crackdown adds to Hamas woes that are bringing hostage deal closer

Any hopes Hamas may have had that Iran would quickly be able to rebuild Hezbollah were dashed with the rebel takeover of Syria. Simply put, no one is coming to Hamas’ rescue.

17/12/2024

Why are the Houthis attacking Israel - and can they be deterred?

The Houthis may think they can get away with anything without paying a price. The question is, what price is enough to make them stop?

New Syrian transitional government meets with European, UN officials

The EU is also moving to reopen its mission in Syria, according to EU Foreign Policy head Kaja Kallas, France 24 reported.

Turkish invasion into Syria 'could be imminent,' US fears

The officials cited a significant Turkish military buildup near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city on the Syria-Turkey border.

At least 100,000 bodies in Syrian mass grave, US advocacy group head says

Corpses were also transported to sites by the Damascus municipal funeral office whose personnel helped unload them from refrigerated tractor-trailers.

By REUTERS
17/12/2024
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