Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump accuses Iran of faking strikes • Huckabee questions BoP’s ability to execute Gaza peace plan • ‘Post’ sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denialFollow us on GoogleIDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)

October 23, 11:29 AM

IDF, Border Police launch counterterrorism operation after West Bank terror attackByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 23, 11:06 AM

Netanyahu announces cordon on Hebron, bars travel across West BankByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 23, 8:28 AM

Several wounded in shooting attack near Judea Junction, IDF launches manhunt for terroristIDF soldiers are on their way to the scene, and have launched a manhunt for the terrorist. The military also said that they had established roadblocks in the area.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVI ASHKENAZIEnlargeAmbulances and security forces at the scene of a terror shooting in the West Bank, October 23, 2026.Ambulances and security forces at the scene of a terror shooting in the West Bank, October 23, 2026.(photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)Go to the full article > >

October 23, 5:51 AM

US denies backing proposal to restructure Lebanese politicsByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 23, 5:44 AM

UAE says tanker oil spill affects beaches in Umm Al QuwainByREUTERS

October 23, 4:51 AM

Trump claims Iran is ‘making up fake hits’ on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of electionsTrump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.ByASHER SMITHEnlargeUS President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to Iowa, in Washington, DC, US, October 22, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)Go to the full article > >

October 23, 4:50 AM

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to carry out Trump’s Gaza peace plan – reportHuckabee’s concerns focused on the International Gaza Support Center, questioning whether the center could continue operations as the US plans to hand over responsibilities to civilian staff.ByASHER SMITHEnlargeUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers a speech at the ARC Summit, a healthcare innovation conference, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, October 21, 2026US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers a speech at the ARC Summit, a healthcare innovation conference, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, October 21, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/NIR ELIAS)Go to the full article > >

October 23, 4:50 AM

IDF sources: Detention of US lawmaker nominee, 90 West Bank volunteers was complex – exclusiveThe ‘Post’ discloses that the letter Rabbis for Human Rights sent requested coordination with the IDF, while Israel had claimed no attempt to coordinate was made.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeIDF forces detain volunteers with Rabbis for Human Rights in the West Bank village of Nahalin on October 21, 2026. IDF forces detain volunteers with Rabbis for Human Rights in the West Bank village of Nahalin on October 21, 2026. (photo credit: Courtesy Rabbis for Human Rights)Go to the full article > >

October 23, 4:49 AM

Defense Ministry sanctions UK registered company after transfer of fuel to Hezbollah-owned companySupplying fuel to Hezbollah directly provides it with capabilities that sustain its terrorist activity against Israel, the ministry said. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeHezbollah flag mural provides backdrop for gun-wielding shadows.Hezbollah flag mural provides backdrop for gun-wielding shadows.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >

October 23, 4:48 AM

Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrestThe 10 suspects were detained after the United ‌States, Israel’s closest ally, called for a crackdown on settler violence and for arrests to be made after the attack on a US journalist.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeMasked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.Masked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.(photo credit: FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Load More