Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostHezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMs • IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel’s enemies at military ceremonyFollow us on GoogleFlames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.(photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel’s enemies at military ceremonyHonoring fallen Commando Brigade soldiers, Zamir pledged to expand the IDF’s ranks, apply the lessons of October 7, and prevent future threats to Israel’s security.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeIDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026. (Illustrative) IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026. (Illustrative) (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)Go to the full article > >

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Ongoing explosions in Riyadh, Aramco headquarters as Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi attacksSaudi Civil Defense issued an early warning for the country’s eastern province earlier on Tuesday, then issued another for Riyadh shortly after the interceptions.ByREUTERSEnlargeA Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at al-Kharj on February 20, 2020; Illustrative.A Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at al-Kharj on February 20, 2020; Illustrative.(photo credit: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

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Netanyahu, Trump discussed possibility of renewing strikes against Iran before elections – reportSenior US officials told Axios that Netanyahu cited alleged Iranian efforts to rebuild nuclear capacity as the reason for launching new strikes.ByGOLDIE KATZEnlargeUS President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025. US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of Trump at the Knesset on October 13, 2025. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH 90)Go to the full article > >

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Trump: Houthis ‘behaving very badly,’ striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil pricesUS president says Turkish counterpart Erdogan would “do as I ask” on potential Turkish role against Houthis • US to make decision on Iran ‘very soon,’ Trump saysByAARON GLICK, IDAN KWELLEREnlargeUS President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.(photo credit: Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

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Hezbollah explosive smuggling, illegal finance network leads to calls for probe by Lebanese PMsHezbollah might have always intended for the shipment to be discovered with the aim of sending a threatening psychological message to the political and security figures working to disarm the org.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargeSupporters of Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah wave flags of the group during a ceremony held to mark the second anniversary of the killing of leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by Israel, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2026. Supporters of Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah wave flags of the group during a ceremony held to mark the second anniversary of the killing of leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike by Israel, in Beirut’s southern suburbs on September 27, 2026. (photo credit: ANWAR AMRO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >