Middle East

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses

The move has sparked concern among international observers and human rights advocates, who warn it could undermine hopes for reform and reconciliation.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, May 27, 2025.

IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi,  June 16, 2025.

Hezbollah chief offers 'all forms of support' to Iran in war against Israel

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.

What’s behind Syria’s silence on the Israel-Iran War? - analysis

 Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on, in Aleppo, Syria, May 27, 2025

Former UK commander praises GHF’s aid efforts in rare inaugural visit to site - interview

"I have never seen anything like this. It is brilliantly conceived and extremely well executed. They are feeding the people of Gaza until such time as it becomes unnecessary," said Kemp.

 Colonel Richard Kemp

GHF has distributed 33 million meals throughout its operation in Gaza

“The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) continued its operations today to provide vital food aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza. Below is an update on today’s operations,” the report said.

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.

Iran spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff in bid to end crisis with Israel, diplomats say

US President Donald Trump wants Tehran to end uranium enrichment on its soil, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Tehran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

'Iran’s indiscriminate fire at civilians is a war crime,' NSC chief tells 'Post' - interview

“Israel strikes only targets that serve Iran’s military apparatus. There is no attack on purely civilian sites that do not contribute to the military operation," said Hanegbi.

 Medical staff inspect the damage at an impact site, following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, at Soroka Medical Center, the city's general hospital, in Beersheba, Israel June 19, 2025.

Cluster bomb fragments spark fear Iran’s missile carried multiple bombs - explainer

A cluster bomb is a containered warhead that, upon reaching its target area, opens in mid-air and scatters dozens or hundreds of smaller explosives, known as “bomblets,” over a wide zone.

 Israeli rescue personnel inspect the remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran into the Golan Heights, Northern Israel on Thursday

Near-total collapse of internet in Iran, IRNA site goes offline - report

Live data received from several countries indicates a large-scale disconnection across the nation, leading to an "almost total collapse" of Internet access.

 Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

Turkey promotes KAAN fighter jet at Paris Air Show as Israeli exhibits face restrictions

The 55th edition of the air show was also marked by controversy after organizers enclosed Israel’s defense industry booths behind black partition walls.

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

IRGC alive and well in Syria: Terror proxies could flourish after Damascus

BEHIND THE LINES: What terror group is trying to take control of the instability in Syria to harm Israel?

 IDF SOLDIERS work on the border fence with Syria in the Golan Heights in March.

'The Most American King': Journalist Aaron Magid details Jordan's King Abdullah rise to power

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, journalist and researcher Aaron Magid detailed Jordanian King Abdullah's unique position in the Middle East.

 RESEARCH FOR the new biography of King Abdullah was extensive, involving over 100 interviews with senior officials from Jordan, the United States, and Israel, as well as ambassadors, journalists and figures from the security field.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump and Musk’s ugly breakup

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.