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.

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

“I want to cause your kids and you to come back to Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “You don’t have to love me. That’s OK.”

By BEN SALES/JTA
25/04/2025

Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet

According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025

Syria wants peace with Israel under one condition, congressman reveals

In an exclusive interview with the 'Post', congressman Stutzman said Syria's president said he was open to normalizing ties with Israel.

The kingdom’s mines: Inside Saudi Arabia’s mission to clear mines in war-torn Yemen

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS | In a country shattered by war and haunted by what lies beneath its soil, Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam continues to uncover a more hopeful future.

 A Hezbollah fighter stands in front of anti-tank artillery at Juroud Arsal

Lebanon reprimands Iran envoy over comments on Hezbollah disarmament

"We in the Islamic Republic of Iran are aware of the danger of this conspiracy ... we warn others not to fall into the trap of enemies," Iran's ambassador to Beirut wrote on X.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025

Netanyahu expected in Baku, Azerbaijan eyes Abraham Accords inclusion

The visit seeks to strengthen Israel’s regional position through mediation efforts with Turkey and by extending the Abraham Accords eastward.

Iran, China eye 'golden year' of cooperation amid nuclear deal talks with US

Iran is hedging and hopes China and shore up its support for the Islamic Republic.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen with the background of Syrian and Israeli flags

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep

Mills says that he will deliver a note for Donald Trump from the Syrian president.

UK lifts sanctions against Syria's defense ministry and intelligence agencies

A notice posted online by the British finance ministry said that 12 entities no longer subject to an asset freeze.

By REUTERS
24/04/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal aiming for five year Israel-Hamas truce

The proposal would involve the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for a mutually agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, the report said. 

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