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.

Record number of journalists killed in 2024, Israel 'mostly responsible'

The Committee to Protect Journalists said that 2024 was the most deadly year on record for media workers.

By REUTERS
12/02/2025
 (L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Egypt, Qatar race to salvage Gaza hostage deal as release delayed

Egyptian media reported that Qatar and Egypt will make greater efforts to ensure the ceasefire deal reaches completion amidst talks in Cairo.

By REUTERS
12/02/2025
 Iranians burn the U.S. flag during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran,

Khamenei urges Iran to expand missile program amid renewed Trump pressure

"Today, our defensive power is well-known. Our enemies are afraid of this. This is very important for our country," Khamenei said.

By REUTERS
12/02/2025

Jordan's Abdullah visibly shaken while commenting on Trump's Gaza plan

International media highlighted that while Abdullah, seated beside Trump, did not directly reject the president’s idea, his discomfort was visibly evident.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Israel aims to extend military presence in Lebanon beyond ceasefire

The US and the Lebanese governments agreed to extend the deadline after Israel said the Lebanese Army had not been fully deployed in southern Lebanon, meaning the IDF needed to remain in the area.

Houthis deport homophobic blogger, accusing him of 'supporting homosexuality'

Ahmed Elbadawy got into trouble in Yemen after publishing a pro-Palestinian, homophobic video in the streets of Tel Aviv - understood by Houthis as the opposite.

12/02/2025

Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves

King Abdullah has said he could take in 2,000 children from Gaza. He even specified how he might be able to get them to Jordan by helicopter.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, raise their weapons during a rally to show support to Palesti

Houthis threaten to renew attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire collapses

Iranian state media said that the Houthis "warned that Yemeni fighters are ready to 'attack Israel' if the occupying regime resumes its military offensive in Gaza in violation of a ceasefire."

 PALESTINIANS MAKE their way between southern and northern Gaza on Sunday after Israeli forces withd

Gazan family allowed to enter UK through Ukraine refugee scheme

A British court ruled that a Palestinian family of six can join their UK-based brother through a program designed for Ukrainian refugees, sparking debate over immigration policy and human rights law.

Strained relations: Egypt's Sisi cancels trip to US after Trump aid threats

Sisi was originally meant to visit Washington on February 18 but has been delayed due to Cairo's opposition to US President Donald Trump's plans to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

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