Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostAraghchi says Netanyahu pushing US into war to avoid jail • UAE, Saudi meet amid Houthi strikes • Sisi seeks parliamentary approval to send military assistance to Saudis in fight against HouthisFollow us on GoogleEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt’s National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026(photo credit: THE EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

October 19, 6:12 AM

Iran’s IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of HormuzByREUTERS

October 19, 6:12 AM

IDF dismantles illegal West Bank outposts amid rise in nationalist violence Security officials sharply criticized what they described as the courts’ failure to impose meaningful penalties, arguing that judges were reluctant to issue punishments that could deter offenders.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeIsraeli military forces fire tear gas and disperse Palestinian farmers, preventing them from continuing the olive harvest as they attempt to cross an iron gate erected by the Israeli army in the village of Salem, east of Nablus in the West Bank, October 17, 2026.Israeli military forces fire tear gas and disperse Palestinian farmers, preventing them from continuing the olive harvest as they attempt to cross an iron gate erected by the Israeli army in the village of Salem, east of Nablus in the West Bank, October 17, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 19, 6:11 AM

Egypt’s Sisi seeks parliamentary approval to deploy Egyptian military in support of Saudi ArabiaAny Egyptian military backing for Saudi Arabia could mark a major escalation in the wider Iran war, which has threatened global energy supplies and sent oil prices soaring.ByREUTERSEnlargeFILE PHOTO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, September 15, 2026.FILE PHOTO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, September 15, 2026.(photo credit: BANDAR ALGALOUD/COURTESY OF SAUDI ROYAL COURT/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 19, 6:11 AM

Israel urged Qatar to continue Gaza funding despite public criticism, documents revealAccording to an investigation by TIME magazine, successive Israeli governments helped establish, operate, and preserve the Qatari assistance mechanism for Hamas-controlled Gaza for years.ByAMIT AVITANEnlargeAn illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.(photo credit: danielo/Shutterstock)Go to the full article > >

October 19, 6:10 AM

Araghchi accuses Netanyahu of pushing US into war to avoid jailByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 19, 6:09 AM

Russia’s Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday, Iran saysByREUTERS

October 19, 6:08 AM

UAE president, Saudi defense minister discuss regional security as Houthi attacks intensifyByREUTERS

October 19, 6:07 AM

EU condemns West Bank settler attacks targeting diplomats, Palestinians during olive harvestThe statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank.ByREUTERS, TOBIAS HOLCMANEnlargeThe damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 19, 6:07 AM

Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authorityLebanon’s Grand Jaafari Mufti issued a statement during his sermon on Friday, insisting that Beirut’s actions against Hezbollah were a threat to Lebanese sovereignty.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargePeople hold Hezbollah flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.People hold Hezbollah flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Raghed Waked)Go to the full article > >

October 19, 6:06 AM

‘You are the real target’: Netanyahu warns Iran developing ICBMs, nuclear weapons to target USNetanyahu told FOX News that, if reelected prime minister, his key objectives would be to end the threat posed by Iran, expand the Abraham Accords, and seize the future of AI development.ByTOBIAS HOLCMANEnlargePrime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026(photo credit: Sharon Leibel/Flash90)Go to the full article > >Load More