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.

Lebanese fear bombs in their pockets after Hezbollah device blasts

The explosion of thousands of Hezbollah's mobile communication devices has spread fear across Lebanon, leaving people terrified they might be carrying bombs in their pockets.

By REUTERS
19/09/2024

Hezbollah vows revenge after deadly pager attack on members

Hezbollah vows revenge for the deaths of over two dozen members in recent attacks, promising a response that Israel cannot anticipate.

Iran outraged its ambassador to Lebanon was harmed in pager attack

Iran is outraged over the injury of its ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, during an explosion involving Hezbollah pagers, demanding international condemnation of Israel.

'Afraid of a coming war': Lebanese FM requests UN help against Israel

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib fears war with Israel due to recent Hezbollah explosions and urges the UN and US for intervention, while the UNGA votes against Israel.

 Smoke rises from a mobile shop as civil defence members gather in Sidon, Lebanon September 18, 2024

What are the ICOM IC-V82 radios exploding in Lebanon?

At the time of writing, hundreds of people were already reportedly wounded due to these latest explosions.

18/09/2024

New sanctions: US targets 12 individuals in Iran for sanctions over alleged human rights violations

US State Department stated that they are issuing the sanctions in coordination with Australia and Canada, who are also rolling out new sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations.

18/09/2024

Jordan's King Abdullah appoints reformist government to advance IMF-backed reforms

Jordan's King Abdullah appointed a reformist government led by Jafar Hassan to advance IMF-backed reforms and modernization efforts amid economic challenges.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

'Harshest blow to the Islamic resistance': Lebanese media shocked at blow to Hezbollah

“In just one minute, the enemy managed to deliver the harshest blow to Islamic resistance since the onset of the conflict,” Al-Ahkbar stated.

Israeli air, artillery strikes pound Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

In addition to the Majdal Selm IAF strike, the air force reportedly struck Hezbollah structures in another five areas of southern Lebanon.

Two years after Mahsa Amini’s death, women defy Iran’s hijab law despite crackdown

Protests continue in Iran as women resist mandatory hijab laws, marking the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
18/09/2024
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