Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF unit shares process of dismantling Hezbollah’s ‘crazy, Iranian’ terror tunnels • Sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain • IRGC claims two vessels in Hormuz had ‘accident’ amid US strikesFollow us on GoogleExplosions seen over Eilat t as sirens sound in Jordan's Aqaba following Iranian missile launch on July 19, 2026.Explosions seen over Eilat t as sirens sound in Jordan’s Aqaba following Iranian missile launch on July 19, 2026.(photo credit: Telegram/Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the copyright law)

July 20, 5:14 PM

IRGC claims to have struck, ‘destroyed’ US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait – reportIran claimed to have struck US drone maintenance facilities and vessel preparation sheds, the IRGC-run Fars News Agency said.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeA symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 4:04 PM

Missile sirens sound in Bahrain, Interior Ministry warns residents to seek coverByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

July 20, 2:36 PM

Dozens of US soldiers wounded by Iran in Jordan, helicopters struck unmentioned by CENTCOM – reportOne official told the NYT that CENTCOM is not obligated to reveal information about wounded soldiers, particularly when the soldiers are expected to quickly return to duty.ByTZVI JASPEREnlargeUS and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/Alexander Cornwell)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 2:36 PM

Iran used illegal white phosphorus incendiary in drone attack, say Kurdish fighters – report“Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations, and extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack are believed to have contained white phosphorus.”BySETH J. FRANTZMANEnlargeUnexploded ordinance, an artillery shell containing white phosphorous, is detonateUnexploded ordinance, an artillery shell containing white phosphorous, is detonate(photo credit: AZIZ KARIMOV/GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 2:36 PM

Jordanian espionage assisted in attack on US troops, claim Iran despite low support in regionThe IRGC claimed on Monday to have damaged aircraft in attacks on Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, which notably came after Amman denied having evacuated the airport and seaport.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargeThe IRGC clerics prepare for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. The IRGC clerics prepare for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3, 2026. (photo credit: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 2:36 PM

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureauHe is the first person appointed to the position since Yahya Sinwar’s death in October 2024.BySHIR PERETSEnlargeHAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.HAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/Yamam al Shaar)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 12:53 PM

Iran’s Baghaei confirms mediators continue push for peace, says US had ‘no excuse’ to violate MoU”The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating,” Baghaei explained. ByTZVI JASPEREnlargeIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. (photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 11:09 AM

Iranian Sunni cleric killed by unknown gunmen in country’s southeast, state mediaByREUTERS

July 20, 10:48 AM

Lebanese Army to deploy planned pilot program securing Hezbollah-free zones, sources tell ‘Post’An Israeli official said after last week’s talks that the sides had reached an agreement on the two designated pilot areas. ByAMICHAI STEINEnlargeA man on a motorcycle tries to convince Lebanese army officers to let him cross as they cordon off the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2026. A man on a motorcycle tries to convince Lebanese army officers to let him cross as they cordon off the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 14, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/ZOHRA BENSEMRA)Go to the full article > >

July 20, 10:21 AM

Vessel set on fire off of Oman, UKMTO announcesByJERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad More