Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostFirst day of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concludes • IDF reportedly considers handing Hezbollah compound to LAF • Trump demands Iran stop Hezbollah from ‘causing trouble’Follow us on GoogleIDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

June 22, 8:21 AM

IDF kills two Hamas terrorists operating out of Gaza CityByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

June 22, 5:21 AM

IDF considering handing Lebanese army control of Hezbollah underground compound – reportIsrael believes that transferring the responsibility to Lebanon’s army could serve as a test of its ability and willingness to act against Hezbollah, said N12.ByARIELLA ROITMANEnlargeAn Israeli soldier inspects a Hezbollah attacking position tunnel found during anIDF operation.An Israeli soldier inspects a Hezbollah attacking position tunnel found during anIDF operation.(photo credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

June 22, 5:21 AM

Ship traffic plunges after Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on LebanonFive vessels passed the strait on Sunday, from 26 ships spotted a day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed.ByREUTERSEnlargeVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026.Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026.(photo credit: STRINGER/FILE/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

June 22, 5:21 AM

Israel will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon ahead of negotiations, official tells ‘Post’An earlier report from LBCI claimed that the US had notified Lebanon that Israel was planning to withdraw some troops as a “goodwill gesture” ahead of Israel-Lebanon negotiations.ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeIsraeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026. Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

June 22, 5:21 AM

First day of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concludes amicably after rocky startEarlier, Tasnim reported that the Iranian delegation declined to participate in a group photo with the US delegation and that Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf refused to join a press conference.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, ARIELLA ROITMANEnlargePakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool)Go to the full article > >