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.

 Lebanese army soldier stands near UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles in Marjayoun, October 29, 2024

Austria says eight UNIFIL troops wounded in Lebanon rocket attack, IDF says Hezbollah responsible

UNIFIL later confirmed that a rocket that hit its headquarters in Naqoura was fired from the north, likely by Hezbollah.

Iranian journalist criticizes Russia over lack of support against Israel

Iran has faced ongoing criticism for its strategic reliance on Russia, with some regime insiders questioning the relationship.

Iran's military budget is growing: What does that mean for the Middle East?

Iran wants to increase the accuracy of its range and the overall number of its ballistic missiles.

What happened on day 389 of the Israel-Hamas war?

IDF announces deaths of four fallen soldiers in northern Gaza Strip; Military's strategy in Gaza still unclear.

Who is Naim Qassem, the new leader of Hezbollah?

Qassem is a veteran figure in the group, having served as Deputy Secretary-General for the Lebanon-based terrorist organization for over three decades.

Naim Qassem named new Hezbollah chief, replacing Hassan Nasrallah

Qassem was reported to have fled to Tehran in early October following the September attack, fearing an Israeli-targeted strike. 

'Zionist pressure:' Israel acts to thwart Western, Asian arms deals with Iraq

The sources claimed the alleged deals included surface-to-air missile systems, radars, and military equipment.

With significant gains in Gaza, Lebanon, Israel's strength shifts negotiations

Israel's hostage discussions could reveal if the other side’s positions have shifted, what the current dynamics are within Hamas leadership, and which pressure points Israel can leverage.

By AVI ASHKENAZI
29/10/2024

IDF: Military goals in Lebanon achieved, gov't can reach diplomatic resolution

Most of the terrorist infrastructure and ordnance near the Lebanon-Israel border have been destroyed, the IDF reported.

29/10/2024

Captagon crisis: Middle East’s $5.7 billion drug trade fuels Hezbollah

The report emphasized that US officials have become increasingly worried that captagon trade in the region has the ability to destabilize the Middle East entirely. 

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