Middle East
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and analysis of the Middle East with The Epoch Times' Middle East section. Our experts provide comprehensive coverage of the region's most pressing issues.
Middle East | LATEST STORIES
26 Foreign Ministers Call for New Flood of Aid to Gaza, Amid Famine Concerns
The signatories wrote that ‘lethal force must not be used at distribution sites, and civilians, humanitarians and medical workers must be protected.’
|
Opposition Concerned Recognising Palestine State Is ‘Rewarding Terrorists’
Angus Taylor said there was no clarity that Hamas would be excluded from this future government or fully demilitarised.
|
US, Jordan to Join Meeting on Syrian Reconstruction
Jordan’s foreign ministry says diplomats will discuss the situation in Syria and how to rebuild the nation to ‘ensure its security, stability, and sovereignty.’
|
Al Jazeera Says 5 Staff Members Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces alleged that one of the journalists worked for the Hamas terrorist group.
|
Australia to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
In the past two months, France, the UK, and Canada have signaled that they would recognize a Palestinian state at the next U.N. General Assembly in September.
|
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Defends Planned Military Takeover of Gaza
President Donald Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone to discuss the planned Israeli operation to establish full military control of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip.
|
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal at White House
As part of the peace deal, the United States will establish a new transport corridor aimed at unlocking the region’s commercial potential.
|
Israel Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City Amid Global Pushback
Israel’s security cabinet has outlined a war-end plan focused on disarming Hamas, freeing hostages, and creating a new administration in Gaza.
|
Man Accused of Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the charges against Elias Rodriguez could carry the death penalty.
|
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Full Military Control of Gaza City
The military will ‘prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones.’
|
Lebanese Army to Prepare Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The terrorist group’s leader rejected calls for his group to lay down weapons.
|
15 Diplomats Pen Letter to PM Calling for Recognition of Palestinian State
15 former diplomats have written to the prime minister, urging him to immediately recognise a Palestinian state.
|
Trump Says Gaza Aid Top US Priority, Defers to Israel on Military Plans
Trump told reporters that the United States has provided $60 million in food aid to Gaza.
|
Behind Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programs, Decades of Support From Chinese Nationals
Working through fronts and proxies, Chinese state-tolerated actors persist in aiding Iran’s strategic arsenal, officials said.
|
Israel to Gradually Expand Gaza Aid, Reduce Reliance on International Groups
Under a new aid distribution mechanism, security agencies will be involved to prevent Hamas from accessing aid.
|
Australian PM Speaks With Palestine Leader, Reiterates Support for 2-State Solution
Albanese’s call comes amid a week of activity surrounding the pro-Palestine movement.
|
Hamas Links Hostage Aid Access to Cease-Fire, Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza
Fifty Israeli hostages remain in captivity nearly 22 months after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
|
26 Foreign Ministers Call for New Flood of Aid to Gaza, Amid Famine Concerns
The signatories wrote that ‘lethal force must not be used at distribution sites, and civilians, humanitarians and medical workers must be protected.’
|
Opposition Concerned Recognising Palestine State Is ‘Rewarding Terrorists’
Angus Taylor said there was no clarity that Hamas would be excluded from this future government or fully demilitarised.
|
US, Jordan to Join Meeting on Syrian Reconstruction
Jordan’s foreign ministry says diplomats will discuss the situation in Syria and how to rebuild the nation to ‘ensure its security, stability, and sovereignty.’
|
Al Jazeera Says 5 Staff Members Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces alleged that one of the journalists worked for the Hamas terrorist group.
|
Australia to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
In the past two months, France, the UK, and Canada have signaled that they would recognize a Palestinian state at the next U.N. General Assembly in September.
|
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Defends Planned Military Takeover of Gaza
President Donald Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone to discuss the planned Israeli operation to establish full military control of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip.
|
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal at White House
As part of the peace deal, the United States will establish a new transport corridor aimed at unlocking the region’s commercial potential.
|
Israel Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City Amid Global Pushback
Israel’s security cabinet has outlined a war-end plan focused on disarming Hamas, freeing hostages, and creating a new administration in Gaza.
|
Man Accused of Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the charges against Elias Rodriguez could carry the death penalty.
|
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Full Military Control of Gaza City
The military will ‘prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones.’
|
Lebanese Army to Prepare Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The terrorist group’s leader rejected calls for his group to lay down weapons.
|
15 Diplomats Pen Letter to PM Calling for Recognition of Palestinian State
15 former diplomats have written to the prime minister, urging him to immediately recognise a Palestinian state.
|
Trump Says Gaza Aid Top US Priority, Defers to Israel on Military Plans
Trump told reporters that the United States has provided $60 million in food aid to Gaza.
|
Behind Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programs, Decades of Support From Chinese Nationals
Working through fronts and proxies, Chinese state-tolerated actors persist in aiding Iran’s strategic arsenal, officials said.
|
Israel to Gradually Expand Gaza Aid, Reduce Reliance on International Groups
Under a new aid distribution mechanism, security agencies will be involved to prevent Hamas from accessing aid.
|
Australian PM Speaks With Palestine Leader, Reiterates Support for 2-State Solution
Albanese’s call comes amid a week of activity surrounding the pro-Palestine movement.
|
Hamas Links Hostage Aid Access to Cease-Fire, Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza
Fifty Israeli hostages remain in captivity nearly 22 months after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
|