Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostLoud blasts heard at Riyadh airport, eyewitnesses say • Trump leaves door open to Iran strikes before midterms • Kushner cites progress, challenges one year into Trump’s Gaza peace planFollow 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)

October 10, 8:41 PM

Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Hormuz, IRGC claims – reportAn oil tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday, without identifying the vessel or its flag.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERSEnlargeVessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrativeVessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative(photo credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

October 10, 8:03 PM

Hostile aircraft infiltration alert sounds in NorthByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 10, 8:01 PM

US Embassy warns Americans to avoid Riyadh airport following attacksByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 10, 6:53 PM

IDF, Shin Bet confirm killing two Gaza terrorists involved in October 7 attackByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 10, 5:59 PM

IDF fires interceptor toward suspicious aerial target over southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 10, 4:32 PM

Kushner marks one year of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, cites progress and challenges aheadKushner marks a year of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, citing hostage returns and increased aid while warning that Hamas disarmament remains unfinished.ByIDAN KWELLEREnlargeJared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.(photo credit: Urs Flueeler/Pool via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 10, 4:30 PM

Ex-Shin Bet research head: Hamas controls Gaza Strip, generates up to 5 million dollars dailyHamas “sells paid solutions in Gaza and is the main employment factor,” she said, adding that it “determines who in the population will receive what, and creates dependency.”ByESTHER DAVISEnlargeHamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.(photo credit: SUHAIB SALEM/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 10, 4:29 PM

Iran retains missile, drone production capabilities despite months of US-Israeli strikes – reportWestern intelligence assessments suggest Iran has preserved key weapons factories and can replenish its missile arsenal despite months of US-Israeli attacks.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlarge(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 10, 4:28 PM

US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms – reportAccording to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position on the matter remains unclear, with his schedule described as “very security-focused.”ByBEN CASPITEnlarge Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

October 10, 4:28 PM

Loud blast heard at Riyadh airport, say eyewitness, sourcesByREUTERSLoad More