Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS Treasury removes UN’s Albanese from sanctions list • Trump-Netanyahu reportedly hold ‘fiery’ phone call on Iran ceasefire talks • ‘Post’ talks to hi-tech IDF unit defending against Iran, HezbollahFollow us on GoogleIDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

May 21, 9:35 AM

Iran executes two people under security charges – reportByREUTERS

May 21, 9:33 AM

Pakistani army chief to travel to Tehran in US-Iran mediation effort – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 21, 9:19 AM

Israel’s defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah’s deadly fiber-optic dronesAmong the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.ByAVI ASHKENAZI EnlargeAn IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

May 21, 7:15 AM

South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizureByREUTERS

May 21, 7:13 AM

Iran has ‘received, weighing US’ proposal’, country’s foreign minister says – reportByREUTERS

May 21, 6:48 AM

Seven IDF soldiers injured by explosive drones in LebanonByGOLDIE KATZ

May 21, 6:48 AM

Iran’s new strait authority reveals ‘controlled maritime zone’ at HormuzByREUTERS

May 21, 6:48 AM

Britain secures $5b Gulf trade deal amid fallout from Iran warByREUTERS

May 21, 6:48 AM

Hi-tech female artillery unit soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to ‘Post’The Jerusalem Post interviewed a mixed female-male IDF firepower unit that is helping to fill combat manpower shortages.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeSoldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.Soldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

May 21, 6:48 AM

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions listThis development comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Treasury Department’s sanctions on Albanese.ByREUTERSEnlargeUN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in GenevaUN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva(photo credit: REUTERS/PIERRE ALBOUY)Go to the full article > >Load More