What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.

Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and ...

A mass grave in the Negev excavated by the Israel Antiquities Authority sheds light on funerary, divination, and commercial practices in the first millennium BCE ...

By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...

After Israel launched its full-scale offensive in Lebanon in September, many fled to the Mediterranean island.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on history ...

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The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

The future of the United States’ military presence in Syria is in question, with President Donald Trump facing competing demands from Turkey and Israel over the 2,000-strong force that is ...

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February 12, 2025 • President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way when the president spells out plans for other ...

The views expressed in this article belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Middle East Eye. Hatem Nafti is a French-Tunisian essayist. He published (in French ...