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.

Alleged Israeli airstrikes in Homs, Syria

Syrian state media reported earlier on Wednesday that the country's air defenses had intercepted "hostile targets" over Homs, without giving further details.

Iran doubles down on Houthi support, as it supplies group with missiles

Iran’s acting Foreign Minister says he will tour the region as Iran seeks to mobilize Iraqi-based militias and Hezbollah in attacks targeting Israel.

Iran's Khamenei seeks trusted hardliner to replace Raisi in June vote

Iran's election to replace the late President Raisi triggers a hardliner race to influence the next supreme leader's succession, aiming for a Khamenei-loyal president.

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

Lebanon backtracks on ICC jurisdiction to probe alleged war crimes

Lebanon reversed its decision to authorize ICC war crimes investigations, missing a "historic opportunity" for justice, says Human Rights Watch.

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

Pentagon will rebuild temporary aid pier, continue sending weapons to Israel

According to the Pentagon spokeswoman, the Pentagon believes it will be able to re-anchor the pier and operate without further hindrance from weather conditions. 

The US-built pier for humanitarian aid delivery was always a long-shot

It’s not easy to take small ships across an ocean and then get to the coast of a country and construct a floating pier.

Saudi textbooks show more moderate approach to Jews and Zionism, report shows

A comprehensive report by research institute IMPACT-se shows more positive approaches to other religions an denouncement of radical Islamist groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood.

28/05/2024

US professor deported for terror ties shares stage with Hamas officials in Istanbul

Turkish capital hosts ‘Hamas festival,’ with clerics and political leaders praising the October 7 massacre and openly expressing anti-Jewish bigotry.

27/05/2024

Egypt is attempting to manage increasing tensions with Israel

Shooting incident is one a number of escalating and simmering tensions that could boil over.

Houthis launch attacks on 3 ships, 2 US destroyers in nearby seas, group says

Its attacks have forced shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa and stoked fears of the Israel-Hamas war spreading and destabilizing the Middle East.

By REUTERS
27/05/2024
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