Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump reportedly seeking Iran strike options • New footage appears to reveal damage at US’s Kuwait base • Hezbollah remains embedded in southern Lebanon despite LAF effortsFollow us on GoogleIranian women attend a military course for volunteers at the Janfada ("Sacrifice for the Homeland") training camp set up in Imam Hussein square in Tehra on October 6, 2026. Iranian women attend a military course for volunteers at the Janfada (“Sacrifice for the Homeland”) training camp set up in Imam Hussein square in Tehra on October 6, 2026. (photo credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

October 8, 4:22 PM

Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis, sources sayThe Syrian president’s media adviser, Ahmad Zaidan, denied that Saudi Arabia had requested that Syria deploy forces to help fight the Houthis in Yemen.ByREUTERSEnlargeSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 6, 2026.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 6, 2026.(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 8, 4:20 PM

Houthi war with Saudi Arabia escalate as missiles barrage Riyadh, forcing airspace closureThe conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.ByREUTERSEnlargePro-Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters fire their weapons during what government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, October 5, 2026.Pro-Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters fire their weapons during what government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, October 5, 2026.(photo credit: Southern Giants Brigades/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 8, 3:00 PM

Iran to respond to US views on its proposal within a few days, Araghchi says”The diplomatic process is still continuing,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency.ByREUTERSEnlargeIran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, addresses the media at a press conference during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2026. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, addresses the media at a press conference during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/BING GUAN)Go to the full article > >

October 8, 2:44 PM

JFCA study reveals how Hamas hid its October 7 invasion plans from Israeli intelligenceThrough the evening of October 6, Israeli intelligence was fed the impression that there was a state of routine in Gaza, allowing Hamas to conceal its plans while arming and concentrating its forces.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargeHamas terrorists arrive to secure the area search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages - an Israeli soldier and a Thai national - from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025. as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC Hamas terrorists arrive to secure the area search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages – an Israeli soldier and a Thai national – from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025. as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC (photo credit: Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

October 8, 2:43 PM

Iranian intelligence sets sights on US military bases in Germany, WiWo reportsIsrael reportedly warned US and German partners three weeks ago of a potential threat, with concern focused on bases supporting US military operations and logistics linked to the conflict with Iran.ByREUTERSEnlargeA Boeing C-17A globemaster III cargo plane of the US Air Force takes off from Ramstein Air Base on April 02, 2026 in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.A Boeing C-17A globemaster III cargo plane of the US Air Force takes off from Ramstein Air Base on April 02, 2026 in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.(photo credit: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

October 8, 1:49 PM

Pakistan Air Force jets being used in Saudi-backed strikes on Houthis – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 8, 1:12 PM

NYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive awardThe Jerusalem Post’s must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig – the top stories, clear and concise.ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTSNYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive presidential awardGo to the full article > >

October 8, 12:58 PM

IDF kills Hamas commander who took part in October 7ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 8, 10:54 AM

Border Police arrest terror suspect in West Bank villageByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 8, 10:47 AM

Shipping group Maersk raises emergency fuel surcharge due to Middle East conflictByREUTERSLoad More