Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostNetanyahu calls US President Trump • Board of Peace blames breakdown of ceasefire in Gaza on Hamas’s refusal to disarm • Israeli official tells ‘Post’ Khamenei ‘difficult to reach’Follow us on GoogleIsraeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 26, 2026.Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 26, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

May 27, 8:17 AM

Defense Minister Katz confirms death of Hamas military wing chief Mohammed OudaThe announcement came just 12 days after the IDF assassinated his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad.BySHIR PERETSEnlargeHamas members look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the yellow line, in Gaza City, November 12, 2025. Hamas members look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the yellow line, in Gaza City, November 12, 2025. (photo credit: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters)Go to the full article > >

May 27, 7:32 AM

US identified several ‘potentially threatening military actions’ in day before strikes – reportBySHIR PERETS

May 27, 6:24 AM

Rocket from Lebanon falls in open area in northern Israel, no injuries reportedByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 27, 6:24 AM

Board of Peace blames breakdown of ceasefire in Gaza on Hamas’s refusal to disarm“At this stage, the principal obstacle to full implementation remains Hamas’ refusal to accept verified decommissioning,” Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza, told the UNSC.ByASHER SMITHEnlargeNickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza. The offer conveyed by Hamas presupposes that the Board of Peace and its Palestinian administrative committee are up and running, but this is not the case currently, the writer says.Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza. The offer conveyed by Hamas presupposes that the Board of Peace and its Palestinian administrative committee are up and running, but this is not the case currently, the writer says.(photo credit: Christian Levaux/Reuters)Go to the full article > >

May 27, 6:24 AM

Rubio says negotiations with Iran to continue, official tells ‘Post’ Khamenei ‘difficult to reach’An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that “Mojtaba is difficult to reach, as he is reportedly in a secure location and recovering from injuries. As a result, every response takes time.”ByAMICHAI STEINEnlargeSecretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (photo credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

May 27, 6:24 AM

Trump, Netanyahu in call following security cabinet meetingByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 27, 6:24 AM

Netanyahu doubles down on advancing IDF ops. in Lebanon against HezbollahByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 27, 6:24 AM

IDF deepening ground operations in southern Lebanon, Netanyahu saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 27, 6:24 AM

IDF to invade deeper into Lebanon, begin operating beyond Yellow Line to deter Hezbollah drones All of this occurs as the world expects the Trump administration to soon reach a ceasefire with Iran, which will likely impose a fuller ceasefire on the IDF versus Hezbollah.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeIDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >