Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS sanctions crypto exchange tied to Iran, Hormuz • Saudi Arabia welcomes move towards F-35 deal • Report: IRGC struck Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of HormuzFollow us on GoogleFighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.(photo credit: Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP via Getty Images)

September 18, 12:51 PM

Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military, raising red flags in Israeli security community Instead of investing in infrastructure, rebuilding the country, or improving the welfare of civilians who suffered through 15 years of war, the extremist regime is focusing on an arms buildup.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026. (photo credit: KHALIL ASHAWI / REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 12:51 PM

‘Coal Eyes’ revealed: Ex-Fatah official says he passed on Sinwar’s pre-Oct. 7 warning to IsraelAs previously reported in an article by Shlomi Eldar in Haaretz, Sinwar held a one-on-one meeting with Abu Zaida (“Coal Eyes”) in September 2023, several weeks before the attack.ByWALLAEnlarge Yahya Sinwar Yahya Sinwar (photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 10:31 AM

Tanker hit by unknown projectile causing fire in Hormuz strait, UKMTO saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 18, 10:28 AM

Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations – reportAccording to the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, the aim is first to discuss the Houthis’ humanitarian demands and then attempt to reach a comprehensive agreement.ByELI LEONEnlargeSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on during his meeting with the US Secretary of State in Riyadh on October 23, 2024.Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on during his meeting with the US Secretary of State in Riyadh on October 23, 2024.(photo credit: NATHAN HOWARD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 9:38 AM

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery showsSatellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.ByJAMES GENNEnlargeSatellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.Satellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.(photo credit: Vantor Technologies and Institute for Science and International Security)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 9:38 AM

Israel will seek to purchase new weapons systems from US as compensation for Saudi F-35 saleA source told Walla that the IDF would prefer that no other country in the Middle East receive the stealth fighter, in order to preserve Israel’s qualitative operational advantage.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeNewly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, JuneNewly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named ‘Husarz’ in reference to the Polish “winged hussar” cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed “Welcome to Poland”, in Gdansk, Poland, June(photo credit: Bartosz Fatek/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 8:42 AM

Police arrest Tamra resident for attempting to aid Hamas, IranByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 18, 5:11 AM

IRGC struck Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz – reportByREUTERS

September 18, 5:11 AM

US sanctions Iranian financier’s crypto exchange, says it processes Hormuz paymentsTreasury said BitBank had routed hundreds of millions of dollars to the IRGC and described the exchange as a key component in Iran’s digital assets-based sanctions-evasion infrastructure.ByREUTERSEnlargeCrypto Market.Crypto Market.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >

September 18, 5:11 AM

Any Saudi F-35 sale must safeguard Israel’s military edge, expert tells ‘Post’JINSA’s Jonathan Ruhe says Riyadh must prove its commitment to US-led regional security before receiving F-35s, with any deal preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.ByIDAN KWELLEREnlargeUnveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Jeremy Lock)Go to the full article > >Load More