Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostHouthis reportedly strike Saudi coalition forces in Hadramawt • Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan ready to sign new defense pact • New UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claimsFollow us on Google Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024. Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)

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Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official saysSaudi Arabia had also observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions, the official said.ByREUTERSEnlarge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia(photo credit: VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz is ‘sort of open right now,’ believes Iran ‘can’t go much longer’On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.ByIDAN KWELLEREnlargeUS President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)Go to the full article > >

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‘Facts prevail over fiction,’ Danon says as new UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claimsThe nutrition survey, which was coordinated by the UNICEF, showed that children in Gaza have low levels of acute malnutrition.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeDisplaced Palestinian children look out of their shelter in Gaza City, June 15, 2026Displaced Palestinian children look out of their shelter in Gaza City, June 15, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)Go to the full article > >

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign joint defense agreementByREUTERS

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Houthis strike Saudi coalition headquarters in central Yemen – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF