{"id":576501,"date":"2026-08-06T11:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/576501\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:48:15","slug":"live-updates-latest-from-israel-iran-and-middle-east-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/576501\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostTrump says diplomatic solution preferred with Iran \u2022 IDF mistakenly intercepts friendly missile in Lebanon \u2022 Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankersFollow us on Google<\/a>\"USUS President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS\/Daniel Heuer)<\/p>\n

August 6, 2:27 PM<\/p>\n

Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for IranThe couple allegedly photographed sensitive sites, including Eilat Port and Mount Herzl, and surveilled the homes of security personnel.BySARAH BEN-NUN<\/a>\"Enlarge\"\" The silhouette of a person, with Iran’s flag in the background (illustrative). (photo credit: Canva\/adi arianto, Wavebreakmedia from Getty Images)Go to the full article > ><\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 2:27 PM<\/p>\n

US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks – reportSeparately, Walla reported on Thursday that upon learning of the deadly incident in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned why soldiers entered the booby-trapped building.ByAMIR BOHBOT<\/a>, JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a>\"Enlarge\"\"IDFIDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > ><\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 1:03 PM<\/p>\n

WATCH: IDF says troops dismantled thousands of Hezbollah sites in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 11:50 AM<\/p>\n

Israelis cross into Lebanon after damaging border fence near GhajarByJERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 10:31 AM<\/p>\n

Police, IDF arrest suspects in West Bank accused of incitement, Hamas supportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 10:31 AM<\/p>\n

Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankerShipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb plunged on Wednesday, with just three vessels crossing the key waterways as Houthi attacks and the Iran war disrupted regional trade.ByREUTERS\"Enlarge\"\"BoatsBoats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS\/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > ><\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 8:40 AM<\/p>\n

Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talksByREUTERS<\/p>\n

August 6, 6:38 AM<\/p>\n

Two IDF soldiers killed, four seriously injured in southern LebanonThe IDF said on Wednesday that it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to the terror group\u2019s ceasefire violations.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a>\"Enlarge\"\"ChiefChief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > ><\/a><\/p>\n

August 6, 5:47 AM<\/p>\n

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of AdenByREUTERS<\/p>\n

August 6, 5:46 AM<\/p>\n

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