Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostNetanyahu wants to raise IDF budget; Lapid conditions it on canceling Haredi funds • Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of retaliation • IDF reveals Hezbollah trying to establish footholds in southern LebanonFollow us on GoogleThis photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the area of al-Mansouri on September 8, 2026.(photo credit: KAWNAT HAJU / AFP via Getty Images)

September 15, 2:08 AM

Thirteen injured from Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, Saudi-led coalition saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 15, 2:06 AM

Trump nominates Republican lawmaker as ambassador to Saudi ArabiaByREUTERS

September 15, 1:41 AM

Tehran will not negotiate with Washington until all conditions are met, Iran’s Rezaee saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 15, 1:22 AM

Saudi Civil Defense issues emergency alert for Khamis Mushait, AbhaByREUTERS

September 15, 12:38 AM

US strikes two fishing boats in Persian Gulf, Arab media reportsByMAARIV

September 15, 12:30 AM

Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran’s Fars reportsAn oil tanker exploded and caught fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s IRGC said, according to Fars, without saying when the incident occurred.ByREUTERS, DANYA SAPERSTEINEnlargeA drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >

September 15, 12:29 AM

CENTCOM denies Iran report of mines in Strait of HormuzByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 14, 9:47 PM

IDF targeting decision made by highly trained human operatives, not AI, IDF tells ‘Post’There is significant frustration from high levels of the IDF, some of which was made public in a speech by IDF Chief Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Efi Deffrin, that the NAZA movie was not shared with the IDF.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeUS Army personnel, IDF personnel, and other international officials monitor screens displaying maps and imagery of the Gaza Strip inside the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in November in Kiryat Gat. US Army personnel, IDF personnel, and other international officials monitor screens displaying maps and imagery of the Gaza Strip inside the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in November in Kiryat Gat. (photo credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 14, 8:50 PM

Hezbollah trying to establish footholds within gaps in southern Lebanon’s Yellow Line, IDF revealsIDF Northern Command sources said Hezbollah has been targeting areas the military never formally entered, with Israel countering the activity through airstrikes, artillery, and combat engineering uniByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR, YONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeSmoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 14, 6:46 PM

Iran trying to make a deal, US open to the concept, Trump saysByJERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad More