Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF fired upon while operating east of Yellow Line • Terror attack in Jerusalem’s Old City thwarted • IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in LebanonFollow us on GoogleAN ISRAELI soldier checks the ID of a Palestinian woman at an Israeli checkpoint, on the day Palestinians make their way to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, to attend the first Friday prayers during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Bethlehem, the West Bank, February 20, 2026.AN ISRAELI soldier checks the ID of a Palestinian woman at an Israeli checkpoint, on the day Palestinians make their way to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, to attend the first Friday prayers during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Bethlehem, the West Bank, February 20, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/MUSSA QAWASMA)

September 4, 11:17 AM

IDF raises alert level over concerns of a possible Hamas response to Gaza strikesSouthern Command officials are also not ruling out rocket fire toward Israel as an attempt by Hamas to demonstrate its strength.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeIDF Northern Brigade troops dismantle terror tunnels near the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip. Images released on September 2, 2026.IDF Northern Brigade troops dismantle terror tunnels near the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip. Images released on September 2, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 11:17 AM

Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury – reportAccording to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as “overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility].”ByTZVI JASPEREnlarge The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020. The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.(photo credit: AL DRAGO/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 11:17 AM

IDF dismantles over 30 weapon production machines in West Bank in counterterrorism operationDuring the operation, the IDF, guided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), also confiscated concealed weaponry, questioned suspects, and arrested over 10 wanted individuals.ByTZVI JASPEREnlargeA weapons production machine in the Nablus area dismantled by the IDF.A weapons production machine in the Nablus area dismantled by the IDF.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 8:03 AM

Gulf shipping traffic via Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data showsByREUTERS

September 4, 4:34 AM

Explosion at Iranian wedding likely a result of direct hit by US munition, experts say – reportOn Thursday, US President JD Vance said the United States was investigating the strike. “We’re investigating it because obviously we care. We want to know.”ByREUTERSEnlargeUS Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.(photo credit: Screenshot/X/BLT)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 4:34 AM

IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon after months-long operationAccording to the military, the infrastructures were built over a period of about two decades and were planned and funded by Iran.ByAMIR BOHBOTEnlargeView of the Beaufort Castle and destroyed houses at a village in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 31, 2026.View of the Beaufort Castle and destroyed houses at a village in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 31, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 4:34 AM

Police thwart reported stabbing terror attack near Damascus Gate in Old City, no injuries reportedThe terrorist approached security personnel stationed in the area and reportedly attempted to stab them before being shot by nearby police officers, according to Israeli media.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargeIsraeli security forces at the scene of a terror attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on June 16, 2017. Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on June 16, 2017. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 4, 4:34 AM

IDF soldiers fired upon while operating east of the Yellow LineByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 4, 4:34 AM

South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports sayByREUTERS