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.

PA official: 'Battle in 1967 occupied lands open,' but coordination with Fatah required

Jibril Rajoub, long time Fatah politician and current president of the Palestinian Football Association, called on Palestinian armed terrorists to coordinate their ‘resistance’ endeavors with Fatah.

07/01/2025

UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women

One of the women executed for murder had killed her husband to prevent him from raping her daughter, UN rights office spokesperson Liz Throssell said.

By REUTERS
07/01/2025

UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza

Abu Dhabi is advocating for a reformed PA to govern Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem under an independent Palestinian state, the sources said.

By REUTERS
07/01/2025

Israeli military on high alert as regional tensions, Iranian rhetoric escalate

Faced with mounting military, economic, and political pressures, Iran may seek to strike Israel in the coming days, although experts say escalating Iranian rhetoric could be mere bluster

By VERONICA NEIFAKH / THE MEDIA LINE
07/01/2025

UAE reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty during key diplomatic meeting

The talks were part of al-Shaybani’s regional tour aimed at advancing Syria’s economic recovery and enhancing its stability.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
07/01/2025
 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Military drills in Iran doubled by Islamic Republic due to incoming Trump administration

The Islamic Republic's forces are expected to operate near the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan province, with the forces' longest maritime exercise to take place in the Strait of Hormuz.

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

The Biden administration will divert $95M in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon, citing human rights concerns and regional security needs

By REUTERS
07/01/2025

Hezbollah official ridiculed after claiming organization is ‘stronger than ever’

Safa is the head of Hezbollah’s coordination and liaison unit, responsible for the terror group’s connections to the formal Lebanese institutions, and was closely related to Hassan Nasrallah.

06/01/2025

Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program in 2025 could transform Middle East

Suddenly, there is a public possibility that Israel could eliminate Iranian nuclear facilities either by airstrike or by special forces operation.

UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions

UN mediator Hans Grundberg will also push for the release of UN staff and others currently being held there.

By REUTERS
06/01/2025
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