Ethnic and religious minorities
The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion
Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.
Druze, Arab enlistment shows minorities choosing Israel, rejecting apartheid narrative - editorial
Iran is persecuting its own citizens, especially South Azerbaijanis - opinion
Neglect of Israel's Bedouin communities could lead to catastrophe, activist warns
Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis
Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri calls for a separate region in southern Syria, seeking autonomy after sectarian violence, with Israeli support amid rising tensions in the region.
'See the world through the eyes of a child': Tim Ballard on working to save Syria's children
Ex-DHS agent Tim Ballard is hailed by some as a hero and viewed by others as a controversial figure. During a recent trip to Syria, he took part in efforts to rescue children trapped in the conflict.
Syria pledges to form committee to investigate clashes in Sweida
The committee would investigate reported attacks and abuses against civilians and refer anyone proven to have participated in such attacks to the judiciary.
Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'
Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.
The narrative of ethnic fragmentation in Iran is a dangerous mistake - opinion
What Iranians need now is a government that invests in their welfare, respects human rights, and allows free expression, a true national renaissance, not a hasty partition.
Israel's new status will be defending non-Islamist minorities in the Middle East - opinion
In witnessing the persecution and suffering of the Middle East’s Christian communities, Israel is willing to posture itself as a defender of minorities suffering from extreme Islamism.
Are DEI changes coming to Israel? - interview
Israeli CEO Inbal Horesh spoke to The Jerusalem Post about Israel's likely future DEI initiatives.
Top diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria at Aqaba conference
Blinken said at a news conference that the rebels had agreed on a joint communique that also calls for an inclusive and representative government.
The free world must support Iran's minorities in toppling the Iranian regime - opinion
It is the duty of the free world to support the protests seeking “women, life, freedom” and the minorities of Iran wishing to establish a national government separate from Tehran.
US religious freedom commission leaves Saudi Arabia after rabbi co-chair told to remove kippah
Cooper, an Orthodox rabbi and the director of global social action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center advocacy group, “politely” refused the request with the backing of US embassy staff.
American Jewry is a blessing and a curse - opinion
Recent events, however, do require some rethinking and realignment on the part of both individuals and the community
