Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue • IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing Palestinians’ property • Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotillaIDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026. IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

May 17, 4:13 AM

Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern LebanonRecanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, and was due to marry his fiancée in about a month. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeCapt. Maoz Israel Recanati. Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogueAl-Saadi, working on behalf of the Islamic Regime proxy, told an undercover law enforcement officer that his “people” were behind two attacks in Canada, against a consulate and synagogue.ByMICHAEL STARREnlargePROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026. PROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Laura Proctor )Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinians’ property while off dutyAs a result, the reservist’s weapon was confiscated, and he was dismissed from reserve duty, according to Ynet. ByMAYA ZANGER-NADISEnlarge(ILLUSTRATIVE) Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 27, 2026(ILLUSTRATIVE) Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 27, 2026(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effortTwo hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.ByMICHAEL STARREnlargeBoats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.(photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >