Middle East

Egypt opens monumental military base fit for a pharaoh

Among other things, the base includes a mosque, two farms and its own solar power plant.

Hezbollah claims gains against Nusra Front in western Syria

Advances on the ground put Iran-backed group on collision course with Islamic State forces.

Israeli delegation locked down in Amman embassy after stabbing attack

An Israeli security guard was stabbed in an unusual attack at the country's embassy in Amman, which is suspected to have started as a brawl between him and the attacker.

Yazidi genocide survivor: 'Jews are an example for us'

In Israel for the first time, Yazidi genocide survivor Nadia Murad Basee explains why her experience and Jewish suffering during the Holocaust are intertwined.

Lebanon's Hezbollah, Syrian army advance in border offensive

The operation has targeted Sunni Muslim insurgents from the former Nusra Front, a group that was aligned to al-Qaida.

Protests across Muslim world condemn Israel over al-Aksa measures

The Arab world is protesting Israel's security measures on the Temple Mount.

Hezbollah, Syria army launch offensive at Syrian-Lebanese border

Several thousand Syrian refugees are living in camps in Juroud Arsal, the area of the joint operation.

The 'spirit' of the Iran deal

Every state involved in deal sees it differently - especially the US and Iran.

Syria rebels blindsided by US move, say jihadists to benefit

Rebels who have received aid under the CIA program said they had yet to be informed of the US decision to halt the covert CIA program of military aid.

European court: Islamist hate speech not protected under law

The European Court of Human Rights has declared that the hate speech of one Belgian Muslim man is not protected under free speech laws.

JPost from the frontline: The 9-month battle for the liberation of Mosul

Over nearly a year the 'Jerusalem Post' visited the war-torn Iraqi city three times and came back with dramatic footage.

Addiction and intrigue: Inside the Saudi palace coup

"The story depicted here is a complete fantasy worthy of Hollywood."

Foreign diplomats under fire for whitewashing Iran's brutal prison

"Evin prison is symbolic of Iran’s rampant political repression."

Iran's Rouhani says new US sanctions violate nuclear accord

"Some of the actions of the Americans are against the spirit and even the letter of the nuclear accord. We shall resist these plans and actions."

Saudi-led air strikes kill at least 20 Yemeni civilians

The impoverished Arab country has been devastated by the war, which has killed more than 10,000 people and sparked a cholera outbreak among 300,000 people.

Saudi woman arrested for 'immodest' miniskirt video

The woman, who has been detained, has also been shamed by many Saudis on social media for her choice of clothing.

Lebanese PM says army to carry out operation at Syrian border

The operation would put many Syrian refugees in danger.

US targets Iran with new sanctions over missile program

"The United States remains deeply concerned about Iran’s malign activities across the Middle East which undermine regional stability, security, and prosperity," the State Department said.

British budget hotel chain to expand into Iran

The easyHotel franchise was launched by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 2004, now operates in Britain, six other European countries and the UAE.

Trump: Iran complying with nuclear deal but remains dangerous threat

President Donald Trump says the world should be wary of Tehran, who may be complying with the nuclear deal but carry out activities that "severely undermine it," according to a White House official.

US, Russia tout Israel's security needs amid concerns of Iran in Syria

Israel remains skeptic over Iran’s manipulation of the Syrian cease-fire.

US ends laptop ban on Middle Eastern airlines

In March, US officials imposed restrictions on passengers carrying laptops and other large electronic gear in cabins on nine airlines to address the potential threat of hidden explosives.

Israeli interests to be considered in Syria ceasefire plan, Russia says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responds to comments by Netanyahu, who said Israel was "utterly opposed" to the arrangement as it perpetuated Iran's presence in Syria.

Jordan hands life sentence to soldier who killed US trainers

The soldier had been charged with premeditated murder and had pleaded not guilty, source says.

Heated debate as UK court upholds legality of weapons exports

Bombs, bullets and the morality Of Middle East arms sales.

Unemployment among women in Jordan increasing

Worrying Jordanian women are increasingly employed refugees, discrimination against women, and culturally-embedded gender inequality.

Kurdish official: '99% sure' ISIS leader Baghdadi still alive

Conflicting reports continue to emerge around the leader of ISIS and his whereabouts.

Iran jails US Princeton grad for 10 years for spying

Iranian website says student active in groups with "Western intelligence agencies and Israel."

UAE involvement in hacking of Qatari govt. sites sparks diplomatic row

As the US tries to quell Arab isolation of Qatar, a new scandal arises.

As ISIS declines, questions arise of the fates of fighter's families

As Islamic State's days of ruling over vast swathes of Iraq come to an end, questions are emerging about what to do with their families.