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.

US issues sanctions targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah, Treasury website shows

Treasury said overseas donations make up a significant portion of the group's budget.

By REUTERS
15/05/2025

Senior Hamas officials claims direct talks with US despite denial from American officials

Three Israeli officials told the Post on Wednesday that "there are no indications from the talks in Qatar that Hamas's position is shifting in a way that would allow for a deal."

  An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip

Trump says US should take over Gaza Strip, turn it into a 'freedom zone'

This is the first time he has said this to Arab leaders in a formal setting, notably while in Qatar, which has played a major role in mediating the Gaza deal.

Iran’s secretive head of Quds Force travels to Iraq

Iraq is one of Iran’s last allies in the region, and Iran wants to show its clout in Iraq and pressure Baghdad.

'Too good to be true': investors eye Syria after Trump sanctions move

"We’re on the right track now internationally unless something happens in Syria that derails the process," a Syrian banker said.

By REUTERS
15/05/2025
 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

US presents Iran with first written proposal for nuclear deal since talks began

Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran had "sort of" agreed to the terms.

By WALLA! , REUTERS
15/05/2025

Despite skipping Israel, Trump signals strong support through Abraham Accords push

The news has been focusing primarily on Trump securing a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Majority of Israelis support normalization with Saudi Arabia

"This survey serves as an urgent wake-up call to the Israeli government: enough with political intransigence—get on board the regional train now," said the Coalition for Regional Security.

Official says Iran would forego highly enriched uranium for deal, NBC reports

Iran is ready to sign a nuclear agreement with the US today if the US lifts all economic sanctions according to top Iranian advisor, Ali Shamkhani.

15/05/2025

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to launch operations in Gaza Strip by end of May

No humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2, and a global hunger monitor has warned that half a million people face starvation,

By REUTERS
15/05/2025
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