Middle East

Iranian military official claims United States is supporting ISIS

An Iranian military official claims to have evidence.

Massive Iranian funding for anti-Israel terror groups revealed

The sums are shocking.

Iran's Khamenei: 'There is no doubt' we'll witness Israel's demise

The Islamic Republic's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes remarks day before Iran marks then anti-Israel 'Al Quds day.'

ISIS blows up historic mosque where 'caliphate' was declared

Destruction of 12th century mosque at end of Ramadan comes amidst ISIS-inspired terror attacks around the world as extremist group loses battle for Mosul.

Saudi prince promoted as heir to throne is hardliner on Iran

"He’s the architect of a series of steps bringing Saudi Arabia to be of one mind with Israel."

Crown Prince replaced in Saudi Arabia's game of thrones

Amid escalating regional tensions, appointment of 31-year-old Mohammed bin Salman seen as major transition in kingdom's power structure.

What's the secret behind the Amazon bestseller about the history of the Palestinians?

Sometimes it's really important not to judge a book by its cover.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman dismisses Crown Prince, appoints own son instead

The 31-year-old Mohammed bin Salman is officially the next in line to rule the kingdom.

IDF chief: Iran's strike on ISIS not as impressive as they claimed

Eisenkot rejects politicized criticism of IDF regarding new Palestinian housing.

Egypt kills 12 ISIS-linked militants in Sinai air strike

An Islamist insurgency in the rugged, thinly populated Sinai Peninsula has gained pace in recent years.

Macron meets Jordan's king, condemns deadly Jerusalem attack

French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Mideast issues.

Qatar says it will not negotiate unless neighbors lift 'blockade'

On Monday Qatar held war games with Turkish troops, showing off one of its few remaining strong alliances after two weeks of unprecedented isolation.

Revolutionary Guards kill leader of militant group in southeast Iran- state media

Iranian security forces have carried out a string of raids and arrests after several terror attacks.

Analysis: Trump’s Middle East tool kit

The combination of an impulsive personality, big stick and dramatic change of Middle East policy may turn out to be highly potent.

Abbas spokesman appointed to top Fatah body

Nabil Abu Rudeinah, who has worked as Abbas’s spokesman since 2005, is one of the PA president’s closest allies.

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US policies toward Tehran

Iran and the United States cut diplomatic ties shortly after Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution and enmity to Washington has long been a rallying point for hardline supporters of Khamenei in Iran.

Report: Israel secretly giving aid to Syrian rebels

Israel has reportedly been discreetly supporting Syrian rebel groups for years in order to protect its northern border from the war raging in Syria.

Israeli sources: Breakthrough in ties with Saudi Arabia is unlikely

Israeli sources tell JPost that the 'Sunday Times' report alleging that Israel and Saudi Arabia are trying to forge economic ties is premature.

In first, US military shoots down Syrian warplane

The US military said it downed the Syrian jet over Raqqa in a rare incident that marks a flareup in the war-wrought country.

Iran fires missiles at militant groups in eastern Syria

"The spilling of any pure blood will not go unanswered."

Analysis: Saudis seek hegemony in showdown with Qatar

Riyadh is livid that Doha does not toe its stridently anti-Iranian line and has demanded that it cease support for the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

Iranian and Chinese destroyers hold joint drill in Persian Gulf

US watches with concern as Mideast foe trains with rival power

UN chief to name new Libya envoy after Palestinian candidate blocked by US

It was a long, rare contentious search.

Netanyahu wins headline spat with BBC over Jerusalem stabbing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded that the BBC change the headline it used to describe Friday's lethal attack. The MFA also bashed the channel for 'biased' coverage.

A post-nuclear deal strategy on Iran takes shape

The US Senate has decided almost unanimously to sanction Iran for its nuclear activities and human rights record in a move that suggests a new, unified and stronger stand against Tehran.

Russia says it may have killed ISIS leader Baghdadi; West skeptical

The air strike, targeted a meeting of ISIS leaders and was carried out on May 28, the agencies cited Moscow as saying.

PA has not sent medical shipments to Gaza for over three months

Source says Abbas is pressuring Hamas to cede its control of Gaza.

Egypt okays transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudis

Sisi expected to crack down on loud dissent over move, says expert.

What would world leaders look like as refugees? One artist has the answer

From US President Trump depicted as a refugee carrying a child in his arms to PM Netanyahu standing in line for food rations, one Syrian artist shows world leaders from a different viewpoint.

Mass poisoning at Iraqi refugee camp puts focus on region's displaced

UNHCR estimates it faces a $1 billion funding gap this year and urgently needs hundreds of millions for Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan.