{"id":532310,"date":"2026-07-09T03:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/532310\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T03:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:22:15","slug":"live-updates-latest-from-israel-iran-and-middle-east-69","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/532310\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUS strikes Iran&#8217;s defense systems \u2022 Sirens sound in Gulf states \u2022 Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ArticleGoogleNewsButton_btn__uqBA8 ArticleGoogleNewsButton_desktop__OuWv9\" aria-label=\"Follow The Jerusalem Post on Google News\">Follow us on Google<\/a><img alt=\"VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.\" title=\"VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/727181.jpeg\"\/>VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS\/STRINGER)<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Ghalibaf: &#8216;If you strike, you&#8217;ll get hit,&#8217; sirens sound in Gulf states following US attack on Iran &#8220;America still hasn&#8217;t learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free,&#8221; Iran&#8217;s speaker of parliament, Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.\" title=\"Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/714336.jpeg\"\/>Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS\/STRINGER\/FILE PHOTO)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-901944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Iran war could go &#8216;from zero to one hundred,&#8217; Israel is prepared for renewed fighting &#8211; analysisThe Israeli assessment is that senior American administration officials also do not intend to return to full fighting.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/amir-bohbot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AMIR BOHBOT<\/a><img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"US President Donald Trump holds up the memorandum of understanding, signed by the US, and Iran, at the Palace of Versailles, in France. \" title=\"US President Donald Trump holds up the memorandum of understanding, signed by the US, and Iran, at the Palace of Versailles, in France. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/726360.jpeg\"\/>US President Donald Trump holds up the memorandum of understanding, signed by the US, and Iran, at the Palace of Versailles, in France. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT\/TRUTH SOCIAL)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-901940\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Explosions heard in southern Iran as US military conducts airstrikes on Islamic RepublicIranian semi-official news agency Mehr reported that air defenses were activated in southern Iran after explosions were heard in the cities of Bander Abbas, Sirik, Konarak, and Chabahar.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/esther-davis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ESTHER DAVIS<\/a><img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026. \" title=\"Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783567333_900_728898.jpeg\"\/>Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026. (photo credit: Social Media\/ via REUTERS)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-901936\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Only clans can govern Gaza after Hamas disarmed, NCAG will fail, MidEast expert says &#8211; interview\u201cOnly the clans can run Gaza. But for this, you have to get rid of Hamas first,\u201d he said, speaking after the Pulse of Israel conference in Jerusalem.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/sam-halpern\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SAM HALPERN<\/a><img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Palestinians gather on the beach front in Gaza City on July 3 2026.\" title=\"Palestinians gather on the beach front in Gaza City on July 3 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/729009.jpeg\"\/>Palestinians gather on the beach front in Gaza City on July 3 2026.(photo credit: Eyad Baba \/ AFP via Getty Images)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-901903\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern LebanonTrump said Israel wants to withdraw from southern Lebanon under a US mediated deal, despite Netanyahu saying troops will stay while Hezbollah remains a threat.ByREUTERS<img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.\" title=\"US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"822\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"img-fluid full-width cb-thumbnail\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/729010.jpeg\"\/>US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS\/JONATHAN ERNST)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-901901\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">July 9, 5:15 AM<\/p>\n<p>Macron: Iranian strikes violated MoU with US, ceasefire talks to continueTrump said earlier on Wednesday that the interim agreement to end the war with Iran was over after the attacks.ByREUTERS<img alt=\"Enlarge\" title=\"Enlarge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758860350_8_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"US President Donald Trump (2nd R) joins President of Finland, Alexander Stubb (2nd L) French President, Emmanuel Macron (C) and German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz (R) ahead of a family photo during the NATO summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. 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