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.

Why does France's interception of Houthi drones in Red Sea matter?

The Languedoc is a new advanced multi-purpose frigate that specializes in anti-submarine warfare. It also carries air defenses.

 Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh speaks to Reuters at his office in Ramallah

Hamas is integral part of Palestinian mosaic - Palestinian PM Shtayyeh

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that the PA cannot rule Gaza and that the IDF must retain control of the enclave’s security.

Mossad helps arrest two Iranians in plot to attack Israelis in Cyprus

In a statement on Sunday, the Mossad said that Iran has escalated attempts to harm Israelis across the world since October 7.

10/12/2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia to negotiate on direct scheduled flights - ILNA

There have been no regular direct flights between the two countries for years. Currently, only occasional direct flights take off from Iran carrying haj pilgrims.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023

UN chief says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza

Guterres was speaking at the Doha Forum conference as Washington vetoed a proposed UNSC demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023
 Israeli military vehicles manoeuvre near the border with Gaza in Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar will continue to push for truce in Gaza - PM

Qatari prime minister said they will continue to pressure Israel and Hamas for a truce despite "narrowing" chances.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023

Iranian oil refinery reservoirs catch fire in Birjand, factory evacuated

Iranian officials received an order to evacuate a nearby factory as firefighting forces continued to battle the flames.

US must pay $50 billion for Soleimani's killing, Iranian court demands

An additional Iranian court ordered that the US pay $330 million USD for “planning a coup" in 1980.

Family of Mahsa Amini blocked by Iranian regime from attending EU award ceremony

The European Parliament recently decided to grant a prestigious human rights award to Mahsa Amini and Iranian protesters.

10/12/2023

Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power.

By REUTERS
10/12/2023
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