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.

 Palestinian trucks loaded with humanitarian aid cross into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing

Looters take over five aid trucks in Gaza, sell stolen goods at inflated prices

The stolen goods were sold to Gazans at inflated prices in areas such as Deir al-Balah and the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Overlooking southern Syria from the IDF's military post on Mount Hermon

ISIS activity may return in southern Syria amid Israeli incursions

Other Syrian opposition groups will reportedly take action against the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the report added, noting feelings of discontent rising among residents in the area.

Reports of deal to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov 'false'

According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.

US lifting of sanctions on Syria signals fresh start for diplomatic ties

The Treasury Department's OFAC said that it "issued Syria to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions."

  GEORGE DEEK, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, at work with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil

Azerbaijan has become one of Israel's most trusted partners, envoy tells 'Post'

Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek discusses how Azerbaijan became one of Israel’s most trusted and reliable partners as the two countries navigate a historic growth in relations.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

Uncertainty lingers after Iran-US talks in Rome: Tehran in 'wait and see' mode

Over the last month and a half, there have been ups and downs in the nuclear talks that often feels like a roller coaster ride.

Normalization with Iraq? Druze ex-minister discusses relations with Israel's bordering states

Kara, a senior figure in the Druze community, is no longer a politician and holds no official Israeli role.

By SARI MAKOVER-BELIKOV
24/05/2025
  People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of san

Syria welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on country

The lifting of sanctions is said to come into effect on Sunday.

Syria, Lebanon could join Abraham Accords before Saudi Arabia

"I'm very upbeat about the potential for an Abraham Accord with Syria and Lebanon," the ambassador said.

US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge

The Treasury Department issued a general license that authorizes transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

By REUTERS
24/05/2025
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