Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York • Macron condemns Israeli settler violence in the West Bank in speech to the UN • Trump praises Middle East partners for ‘successes’ in the regionFollow us on GoogleA handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.(photo credit: Iranian Presidential Office / AFP via Getty Images)

September 23, 5:45 AM

Iranian officials warn US against any attacks after Trump’s threat in UN speech – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 23, 5:33 AM

Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York ahead of UNGA meetingByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 23, 5:32 AM

Explosion heard near Qeshm Island from sea, no impact reported, Iran says – reportByREUTERS

September 23, 5:31 AM

IDF detains 14 HaBashan Pioneers attempting to infiltrate into Syria, establish settlementsThe IDF detained 14 Israelis from the extremist Pioneers of Bashan after they crossed the Israel’s Golan border into Syria, condemning the move and urging prosecution.ByASHER SMITHEnlargeJewish settler encampment, used for grazing, is located on Palestinian land in the Masoudiya area, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank. Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian homes, throwing stones and setting fire to farmland in the village of Deir Dibwan and the Masoudiya area. June 15, 2026.Jewish settler encampment, used for grazing, is located on Palestinian land in the Masoudiya area, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank. Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian homes, throwing stones and setting fire to farmland in the village of Deir Dibwan and the Masoudiya area. June 15, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 23, 5:30 AM

Winter criticizes Katz’s Gaza statements, calls for action over empty threats”Stop making threats if you don’t intend to follow through…it certainly isn’t security, and it certainly isn’t victory,” Winter said. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeAmcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026. Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026. (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 23, 5:29 AM

Al-Sharaa: October 7 cannot dictate Israel’s Syria policy, talks reached 90% agreementSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Israel must change its security approach, revealed that direct talks have been underway for nearly a year, and insisted on returning to the 1974 border lines. ByIDAN KWELLEREnlargeSyria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID)Go to the full article > >

September 23, 5:28 AM

‘So-called peace in Gaza is a spectacle’ should ‘shame us all,’ Macron claims in UNGA speechIsraeli leaders denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s claims, calling him a liar and claiming he is taking “fake news to a new high.” ByARIELLA ROITMAN, MAARIVEnlargeBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends the Middle East peace event "The Road Ahead: One Year After the New York Declaration and the Comprehensive 20-point Peace Plan" with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attends the Middle East peace event “The Road Ahead: One Year After the New York Declaration and the Comprehensive 20-point Peace Plan” with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)(photo credit: REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE/POOL)Go to the full article > >

September 23, 5:28 AM

Witkoff, Kushner meet mediators as Iran sets demands for reopening HormuzTalks over the Strait of Hormuz advanced as Iran submitted reopening terms and Witkoff and Kushner met mediators pursuing an agreement.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlarge (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. (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.(photo credit: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

September 23, 5:27 AM

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providersThe suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.ByREUTERSEnlargeThe plane carrying the Iran's National football team flies over Los Angeles International Airport before landing on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand.The plane carrying the Iran’s National football team flies over Los Angeles International Airport before landing on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand.(photo credit: ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >