Middle East
No. 11: Larry Fink: The Jewish power broker at the center of global finance
Larry Fink combines BlackRock’s $10 trillion global influence with deeply personal support for Israel and active leadership in the Jewish world.
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Katz threatens Iranian energy infrastructure, Yemeni forces IRGC plan to take over Bab al-Mandeb
US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report
Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report
Further details regarding the strikes, including the extent of the damage or potential casualties, were not immediately available.
Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence - opinion
Gadi Yevarkan’s new Beit Yisrael party seeks to move Ethiopian Israelis from political inclusion to real power.
Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report
While Iran has flirted with reconciliation with the US at times, it has also sought to position itself alongside countries that want a new world order.
Strikes reportedly hit southern Iran after regime condemns US attacks on its tankers
Sirens sound in Saudi Arabia • Sa'ar says Israel will not force Palestinians out of Gaza • Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay hostage deal
MEAD conference opens in Washington as Israel, US face key regional decisions
The MEAD conference comes amid continued uncertainty over Iran, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in Lebanon, and efforts to advance a political and security framework for Gaza.
Russia ditches its Syrian bases - opinion
The Syrian foreign ministry announced that, after about 18 months of negotiations, Syria and Russia had concluded an MOU: Russian presence in Tartous and Hmeimim would be "reorganized."
A UAE warning before October 7 and the secret talks that led to peace
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Israel investigating how Syrian civilian reached area near IDF post in Golan undetected - report
In a separate incident overnight, IDF troops detained two Syrian civilians in the Mount Hermon sector who are suspected of involvement in attempted smuggling operations along the border.
Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Iran warns Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable
Iran’s latest threats against the US coincided with slower shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns persist over attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Jewish and Kurdish leaders gathered in London for a two day conference aimed at turning 2,700 years of shared history into stronger political, cultural, academic, and diaspora cooperation.
