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.

Syrians trickle home from sanctuary at Russian air base

Some Syrians trickle home from a Russian air base after sectarian killings, but many still fear for their safety.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025

Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities' new constitution framework

Syria’s Kurds demand a constitutional rewrite, rejecting the new Islamist-led government’s centralized power structure.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025

Behind the scenes at the Pentagon on the day Hezbollah's pagers exploded

This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.

 A 3D printed natural gas pipeline is placed in front of displayed Qatar flag in this illustration t

Qatar to provide gas to Syria via Jordan with a US nod, sources say

Qatar will supply gas to Syria via Jordan to ease power shortages, with US approval marking a shift in regional dynamics.

By REUTERS
13/03/2025

Ex-top FBI official to 'Post': When Iran-Hamas Oct. 7 threat really started

'No matter what, Iran was going to ally with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis,' Burns said.

Syrian Druze leader: 'We oppose agreement with new regime due to extremism'

He added that his community "will move in the direction that is suitable for the sect."

‘Syria can be Israel’s best friend in the region,’ says Syrian religious scholar

"Assad and Al-Sharaa are both enemy regimes," says Sheikh Abdallah Al-Tamimi, a Syrian scholar and peace activist who has lived in exile.

13/03/2025

Gazan influencer raises 10 million dollars in fake charity campaign

Saleh Al Jafarawi -- known on the internet as 'Mr. FAFO' – has been accused by the Palestinian Health Ministry of embezzling funds, with many Gazans speculating the money has been sent to Hamas.

13/03/2025

Moscow interested in reviving 2015 nuclear Iran deal, Russian FM says

"The US wants to link a new nuclear deal with Iran to oblige it not to support Middle East (resistance) groups, but this option will not work," he added.

Could demilitarization backfire in southern Syria?

One might think that from Israel’s point of view, the collapse of the Assad regime would be seen as a positive development because now Iran and its proxies cannot take root in Syria.

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