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.

United Nations reducing international staff numbers in Gaza after Israeli strikes

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a regular news briefing that the move was taken for security and operational reasons.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

Both the US and Hamas agreed to the proposal, the security sources said, but Israel had not yet responded.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, during

Rumors or reality? Egypt’s potential role in hosting Gazans

Egypt is one place where Gazans can move on land. Not only is there a border between Egypt and Gaza, but Egypt controlled Gaza from 1948 to 1967 and thus has a historic role in Gaza.

 (From L-R) US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian Head

Saudi Arabia emerges as key mediator in US-Ukraine negotiations

Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.

 Mandla Mandela speaking alongside the Houthi slogan reading inter alia "A Curse Upon the Jews".

Pro-Iran axis hosts Western activists, Hamas leaders at Houthi conference

The Houthi terror group host a pro-Iran conference with Hamas leaders and Western activists, sparking calls to investigate potential terror links.

23/03/2025
 People take part in a protest on the day Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed, in Istanbul

Turkey in turmoil: Erdogan cracks down on protests, mayor arrested

The popular mayor, a member of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), was widely anticipated to run against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming elections.

Deterring the Houthis could take time - here's why

The Houthis are still not deterred despite a week of US airstrikes, what will it take for them to be defeated?

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran weighs options on talks with the US amid internal debate

Iran’s leadership sees proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, and elsewhere as a lost investment, possibly shifting focus to diplomacy with Russia and China.

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Trump pushes for a new nuclear deal with Iran to avoid military action, but Khamenei rejects talks, calling it a deception as US sanctions pressure Tehran.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

US strikes in Yemen took out key Houthi leaders, Mike Waltz says

US strikes in Yemen take out key Houthi leaders as the group escalates threats, including a blockade on Ben-Gurion Airport and missile attacks on Israel.

23/03/2025
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