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.

The effect of Raisi’s possible death on Iran’s nuke program, Gaza war

This does “nothing” for regime change, said Dr. Meir Javedanfar, an Iranian lecturer at Reichman University, as he explained that the impact would largely be domestic.

Iran’s regime postpones execution of young Iranian Jew

New details emerged about Ghahremani who is being held in Kermanshah Central Prison in Western Iran. Ynet reported about the postponement of Arvin Nathaniel’s execution until next month.

Israel’s media and political discussions are watched closely in region

The broader point is that everyone in the region is watching closely developments in Israel, Israeli politics, and other pertinent issues.

'Divine justice?': Rabbis claim helicopter crash is God's punishment for Iran's Raisi

Ben Artzi warned, "Have mercy on yourselves, God said enough is enough, You have angered Him," indicating that the incident was a result of spiritual retribution for actions taken by Raisi.

With the fate of Raisi in question, his denial and hatred for Jews and Israel takes the spotlight

The Iranian president's rhetoric has revisited not only historical controversies but also heightened current geopolitical tensions.

Social media goes rampant with rumors of Iranian President’s helicopter going missing

While apologists of the regime expressed hope for Raisi’s well-being, others implied that the regime itself was behind an assassination attempt, and many others expressed joy at the unconfirmed news.

19/05/2024

Ex-IDF intel. chief: Hard to find a next Iran president worse than Raisi

Ex-IDF intel chief Farkash: Khamenei, not Raisi, makes policy

Escalation with Hezbollah places Israel in a bind

While Israeli leaders seek to do something about the Hezbollah threat, politicians cannot decide on a 'day after' plan for Gaza, which hampers the ability to come up with a plan for Hezbollah.

Iranian president dead after helicopter crashes into mountain

Amir-Abdollahian and Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist in East Azerbaijan and the Imam of Friday Prayer in Tabriz, were also killed, among others.

By TZVI JOFFRE , REUTERS , EYAL GREEN , SAM HALPERN
19/05/2024

Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal

The White House said on Friday that Sullivan would visit Saudi Arabia and Israel to discuss bilateral and regional matters, including Gaza and efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in region.

By REUTERS
19/05/2024
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