Middle East

Israel, Cyprus partnership paves path towards prosperity - opinion

In a region where alliances shift with dizzying speed, the Israel-Cyprus partnership stands out as a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship.

CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nicosia in September 2023. The Israel-Cyprus partnership is a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship, says the writer.
Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron looks on at his retirement event at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, yesterday.

Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron retires after 30 years of public service

 Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, is seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 23, 2024.

Syrian Israeli meeting in London discusses de-escalation within framework of 1974 agreement

 Hezbollah rocket hit Metulla house, northern Israel, December 9, 2024.

Returning to the northern border: Rebuilding homes and hopes - opinion


Israel and Iran: Can they go from rivals to partners? - opinion

In this imagined moment, a plane from Tel Aviv lands in Tehran. The pilot, in Hebrew and with an emotional voice, announces, 'Welcome to Iran.'

Illustrative image of Iran and Israel on fists.

Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a sweeping mutual defense pact, pledging joint response to aggression as Gulf states rethink security ties after Israel’s strike on Qatar.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025.

Doha blunder: Israel’s overplayed hand in Qatar - opinion

Israel's botched assassination attempt has exacerbated the growing regional perception of Israel as a Goliath that needs to be restrained, not a strong power with whom to align.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issue a joint statement in Jerusalem on Monday. Netanyahu emphasized that the decision to attack Hamas’s leadership in Qatar was his alone.

UN relocates Yemen's resident coordinator's office to Aden

The Houthis have dozens of United Nations staffers in captivity after years of violent raids.

 Houthi supporters hold weapon, anti-U.S. and anti-Israel placards and wave flags during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, June 13, 2025.

Israel reportedly paying Druze fighters in Syria as it inches toward security deal

Negotiators are following a phased process modeled on deals Israel reached with Egypt, which paved the way for landmark normalization.

 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Israel, India must institutionalize ties further, envoy J.P. Singh tells 'Post' conference

"Most Israelis are looking toward the West because of historical ties...the time has come where you should be looking toward the East," J.P. Singh said.

Indian Ambassador to Israel J.P. Singh speaks at The Jerusalem Post's 2025 Diplomatic Conference, in Jerusalem, September 15,  2025

From Abraham Accords to I2U2: Why Israel must do more with India, UAE - analysis

The Abraham Accords opened doors for Israel, but the real strategic test lies in I2U2. Israel must act now to deepen ties with India and the UAE for enhanced security and economic growth.

The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

Awakening to what truly unites us - opinion

When we meet face to face, the walls fall away... Jews from across the religious and cultural spectrum discover something surprising: We are family.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli flag shattered like glass.

Billions in doubt: Bogus investments taint Syrian projects, but Saudis remain reliable

Journalist Firas Al-Ali describes local deals as ‘media theater,’ but Saudis provide more than numbers on paper.

 A photo of Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian president Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

Recognizing a Palestinian state: The consequences of doing it before peace - opinion

The key to a better future for Palestinians, where they can govern themselves and build thriving communities alongside Israel, is ending Hamas’ reign of terror.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

We must tread softly among a torn and beautiful people - opinion

I think of Esther now, and of so many like her. Survivors, parents, grandparents, people carrying wounds that most of us could not survive, and yet they endure, they bless, they celebrate, they love.

 Pictures of the participants of the Nova party who were murdered and kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas on October 7, 2023 are displayed at the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border, November 28, 2023