Middle East
Saudi Arabia increasingly threatened by Houthis' advance - analysis
Saudi Arabia shot down a Houthi drone outside of Mecca, but the Saudi military response remains in disarray.
Answer Saudi Arabia: Israel must take the opportunity presented by the Houthi attack - editorial
Turkey calls on Iran, US to stop attacks in Gulf region, says strikes harm peace efforts
Saudi-Egyptian relations key focus as Crown Prince MBS visits Egypt amid Houthi attacks - analysis
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.
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
The plan was announced during a presentation of Turkey’s new Medium-Term Program (MTP), which sets out the country’s economic roadmap for 2027-2029.
UAE warns exports won't be 'held hostage' by Iran war as Gulf states say US alliance is not enough
UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi would not accept threats to its energy exports or unilateral control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warns S. Korea that presence in Hormuz would be seen as support for US, have 'consequences'
The foreign ministry said South Korean participation in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US "aggression" and would have serious consequences.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least nine, including two infants, local reports say
Rescue teams worked through the night among the rubble, using heavy machinery to search for people trapped beneath the debris and for additional casualties.
