Live Updates: Iranian missile hits Israel, IAF strikes back | The Jerusalem PostIsrael’s Division 36 expands presence in southern Lebanon • Hegseth: Operation Epic Fury is only the beginning • Putin congratulates Khamenei’s son on appointment to supreme leader A bulldozer clears the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted Rweiss neighbourhood in Beirut's southern suburbs, on March 8, 2026. A bulldozer clears the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted Rweiss neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs, on March 8, 2026.(photo credit: AFP via Getty Images)

March 9, 1:18 PM

IDF kills group of armed Hezbollah terrorists in Christian area of south LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

March 9, 12:42 PM

Operation Epic Fury is ‘only just beginning,’ Iran will surrender, Hegseth says“The Iranian Navy is largely no more. So their ability to project any power in that area in a naval sense is diminishing and will be increasingly diminished,” Hegseth said.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargeUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, US, December 6, 2025.US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, US, December 6, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ALCORN)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 12:42 PM

Israel’s Division 36 expands presence in southern LebanonAlready last week, three IDF divisions, Divisions 91, 210, and 146, had expanded Israel’s security zone in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from even thinking about an invasion.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlarge IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon, December 27, 2024. IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon, December 27, 2024.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 12:42 PM

Spending Passover in shelters worth it to destroy Iranian regime, former NSC head says”If in order to destroy Iran we have to sit in a shelter on Passover, I think it’s a fair price,” Amidror said.By103FMEnlargeRocket trails from an interception by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026.Rocket trails from an interception by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026.(photo credit: HAZEM BADER / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 12:10 PM

Russia’s Putin congratulates Khamenei’s son on his appointment as Iran’s new leaderByREUTERS

March 9, 11:18 AM

US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner cancel scheduled Israel trip for TuesdayThe trip to Israel was originally scheduled for tomorrow.ByAMICHAI STEINEnlargeUS special envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and US President's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026.US special envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and US President’s son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026.(photo credit: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 11:17 AM

Iran-linked hackers are wiping data from Israeli orgs., cyber officials sayIsrael National Cyber Directorate says Iranian-linked hackers targeted organizations across Israel in recent days, using stolen credentials and remote-access weaknesses to erase data.ByDR. ITAY GALEnlarge An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag. An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.(photo credit: PX Media/Shutterstock)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 11:17 AM

Hezbollah claims it foiled additional IDF attempt to land in Lebanon, search for Ron AradAccording to Hezbollah’s statement, 15 helicopters arrived from the direction of the Syrian border and attempted to land near the village.ByGUY ALSTER, MIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargeFriends of Israel Air Force navigator Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.Friends of Israel Air Force navigator Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 9:45 AM

Hezbollah instructed to attack Lebanese army if it intervenes in conflict, source tells ‘Post’An Israeli source added to the Post that UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka will arrive in Israel on Monday amid the ongoing escalation.ByAMICHAI STEINEnlargeHezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)Go to the full article > >

March 9, 9:44 AM

Azerbaijan reopens border crossings with Iran for all cargo after drone incident, TASS reportsByREUTERSLoad More