Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostThree killed, several wounded in Saudi Airport attack • UAE AG confirms flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport • Trump reverses position on strikes on Iran before midterms in NovemberFollow us on GoogleUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Eric Lee)

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‘We shouldn’t worry’: Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weaponUS President Donald Trump claimed in a speech at the White House that Iran would’ve “blown up the Middle East” if the US hadn’t attacked with B-2 bombers and assured that the war would be over soon.ByARIELLA ROITMANEnlargeUS President Donald Trump gestures at the end of a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2026. US President Donald Trump gestures at the end of a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2026. (photo credit: Eric Lee/Reuters)Go to the full article > >

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US, European groups issue travel advisories after Houthis attack Riyadh airportAlso on Friday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA recommended airlines not to operate within additional portions of Saudi airspace after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Riyadh.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeFlames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.(photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

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Three killed, several wounded following two attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airportOperations at the airport have since returned to normal, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said.ByREUTERSEnlargeAn air traffic control tower is seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on September 19, 2026. An air traffic control tower is seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on September 19, 2026. (photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >

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Hamas sees Gaza war as victory, believes Israel’s destruction is still possible, official warnsHamas views its survival against the IDF as a victory and is preparing for a possible Gaza City offensive, despite Israel’s control of 70% of the Strip, a security official says.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargePalestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

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Command decisions: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper’s ups and downs in shaping Trump’s war on IranMILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran’s Hormuz blockade, Cooper’s secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM’s influence on the war’s strategic goals.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeUS CENTRAL COMMAND chief Adm. Brad Cooper has played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy toward Iran and the wider Middle East. Here, he testifies before lawmakers in Washington in May. US CENTRAL COMMAND chief Adm. Brad Cooper has played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy toward Iran and the wider Middle East. Here, he testifies before lawmakers in Washington in May. (photo credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

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UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attackUAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.ByAARON GLICKEnlargeDamaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073Damaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073(photo credit: Uri Pintov)Go to the full article > >

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Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it outAsked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, “We may. I mean, we’ll see.” Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.ByIDAN KWELLEREnlargeUS President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, US, October 5, 2026.US President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, US, October 5, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)Go to the full article > >

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Saudi-led coalition says it is carrying out wide-ranging operation against HouthisByREUTERS

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IDF strikes, kills Syrian terrorist along Syria-Lebanon borderByJERUSALEM POST STAFF