middle east news

Baby boom: Birth rates in Israel are on the rise, primarily in Jewish families

134,000 births Compared to 131,000 in 2023. Despite war and hardships, Israelis are choosing to expand their families, contrary to trends in the West.

By DR NATHANIEL FISHER
19/03/2025

'We are entering a centuries-long War of Independence,' retired IDF general says

"If the Shin Bet chief can't show discreet loyalty to the prime minister, their paths should separate."

By DORON COHEN
18/03/2025

Syrian troops exchange fire with Lebanese army, armed groups in northeast Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he ordered the army to respond to sources of fire from northern and eastern borders with Syria.

By REUTERS
17/03/2025
US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran says it didn't get Trump's letter on nuclear talks - so who is bluffing?

Iranian officials say they haven’t received any correspondence from Trump. This may be two sides talking at each other and both bluffing.

 Syrian Kurds hold flags as they gather after Turkey's jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called

Abdullah Ocalan calls on PKK to dissolve, regional leaders react

Regional leaders welcome calls for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve.

By REUTERS
27/02/2025

Night unfolds as slain hostages transferred to IDF custody from Gaza

This handover marks the completion of the phase one list of abductees slated for return.

Qatar’s Emir visits Syria in historic first meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

The rapid shift in Syria’s political landscape has drawn mixed reactions from regional and international stakeholders.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2025

Sinai is the answer: The bold plan to solve Gaza’s crisis

Trump said the part of the world that encompasses Gaza has “had many, many conflicts” over centuries. He said resettling “could be temporary or long term.”

By YARON SCHWARTZ
29/01/2025

Saudi-Israel talks nearing breakthrough, says new Israeli ambassador to US

Leiter, who officially began his role on Friday, described normalization with Saudi Arabia as part of a broader realignment in the MidEast.

At least 22 killed as IDF fires on suspects returning to southern Lebanon

If the Lebanese army deploys faster to the rest of southern Lebanon, the IDF might feel compelled to complete its withdrawal faster as well.

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