New Iraq was a nation in the western part of Iraq that existed from May 4, 2005, to July 19, 2006. It was formed during the Israeli War when some US forces left to fight in Israel. With less US soldiers to deal with, insurgents had declared a new nation, New Iraq. Since most people there were insurgents supporting Hussein, the capital was named Camp Saddam. After an occupation by the US, NATO, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, they once again engaged in an insurgency campaign. New Iraq however surrendered on July 19, 2006. It was merged with other Arabian Coalition forces to form the Middle East Republic.