Middle East
Statehood hypocrisy: Why it's no for Somaliland, Kurdistan, but yes for Palestine - opinion
Israel broke a diplomatic taboo by recognizing Somaliland and triggered a predictable storm of outrage and conspiracy theories.
IDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line, approach troops in southern Gaza
Yemen's Hadramout Saudi-backed governor announces 'peaceful operation' to reclaim military sites
Western leaders must back Iranian protesters, push to oust battered Islamic regime - opinion
As Iranians rise up against Islamic regime, US and Israel navigate between solidarity and sabotage
REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Any visible Israeli hand risks allowing the regime to reframe an organic uprising as a Zionist plot - but this does not mean that nothing should be done from the outside.
‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview
“Refrigerators are empty. Pockets are empty. Every day, people see themselves becoming poorer," one protester told The Jerusalem Post.
Hamas manipulates Gazan teens, Hezbollah given strong warning - January 1, 2026
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report
Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.
Imposter Mossad agent uncovers Assad regime's plan to destabilize Syria
A former Assad brigadier-general for the elite Quwwat al-Nimr unit, Suheil al-Hassan, is among those allegedly implicated in the recording.
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
Palestinian father reveals how Hamas manipulates Gazan teens to join terror ranks - interview
Hamas offered to give Mustafa's son 1,500 shekels if he agreed to work for them, either in the police force or by engaging in Hamas's activities.
Why was Doctors Without Borders banned after Israel greenlit most Gaza aid groups?
What is the real story with the IDF's Doctors Without Borders ban?
Syria brings in new year by swapping out Assad-era currency with colorful bills featuring nature
Revealing the new notes on Monday, Sharaa said, the new currency marks "the end of a previous, unlamented phase and the beginning of a new phase that the Syrian people aspire to."
Iran's middle class uprising poses new security challenge for Israel
Much of Iran's largely secular middle class has been squeezed to the wall by the cost of living, and “no military or police force can halt a tide of hungry and thirsty citizens.”
Pahlavi addresses Iran, Lebanon seizes weapons - December 31, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
