Middle East

Foreign Secretary Miliband warns FM Araghchi UK will not tolerate hostile activity on British soil

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iran’s foreign minister that the UK will not tolerate threats or hostile activity by Iran-linked groups, while urging Tehran to pursue diplomacy.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 24, 2026 in New York City.

Netanyahu’s UN speech was aimed at the world, yet Israelis wanted more - comment

Israeli political scientist and former member of Knesset Dr. Einat Wilf visits The Jerusalem Post's podcast studio, September 2026.

Einat Wilf exposes the world's pro-Palestinian mass psychosis

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026.

Tehran threatens regional airports complying with US flight ban targeting Iranian airlines


Al-Shaara says Syria-Israel talks had reached 90% agreement as Israel accuses UN of bias

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa listens to French President during a joint press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 7, 2025.

Netanyahu, Katz attack Liberman over call to establish Israeli-Jordanian confederation in West Bank

The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

Israeli security officials fear possible regional escalation amid Iran, Houthis, West Bank tensions

The Israeli defense establishment is monitoring the various arenas and preparing for the possibility that deterioration in one could affect the region as a whole.

US President Donald Trump attends a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) multilateral meeting alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026.

King Abdullah’s UNGA warnings on Israel’s actions in Syria reflect wider regional shift - analysis

Many people in northern Jordan have historic ties to people in southern Syria and vice versa. At the same time Jordan wants to prevent any spillover from Syria into Jordan.

Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Witkoff, Kushner meet mediators as Iran sets demands for reopening Hormuz

Talks over the Strait of Hormuz advanced as Iran submitted reopening terms and Witkoff and Kushner met mediators pursuing an agreement.

 (L-R) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and United States Special Envoy for Peace Jared Kushner,  81st session of the UNGA September 22, 2026.

A request for Israel amid elections: Help us help you - opinion

Israel’s political culture has always been robust, direct, and intensely democratic. Its representative democracy remains an extraordinary example – not only in the Middle East but far beyond it. 

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.

Syria and Iraq at the UNGA: Two key Arab states seek inroads at NY meeting - analysis

Both Iraq and Syria are at a crossroads. The meetings at the UN suggest they are seeking a new future for the region. If they can't bring home the investment they need, difficult times lie ahead. 

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (left), Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (right); Illustrative.

Qatar attempting to distance itself from Hamas, looking to West, expert tells ‘Post’

Dr. Ariel Admoni maintained that he had not seen a drastic change in the West's attitude, which still seems willing to accept Qatar’s "peace-maker" image.

Qatar's flag flies at half-mast above the Amiri Diwan headquarters in Doha on July 12, 2026 following the announcement of the death of the state's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani who led the country from 1995 to 2013; Illustrative.

Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade

An Iranian official said that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomacy if Washington takes tangible steps.

Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on September 7, 2026.