{"id":642431,"date":"2026-10-10T18:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/642431\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T18:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:34:15","slug":"live-updates-latest-from-israel-iran-and-the-middle-east-59","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/642431\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostLoud blasts heard at Riyadh airport, eyewitnesses say \u2022 Trump leaves door open to Iran strikes before midterms \u2022 Kushner cites progress, challenges one year into Trump&#8217;s Gaza peace plan<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=\"US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.\" title=\"US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 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\/10\/741297.jpeg\"\/>US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS\/Eric Lee)<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 8:41 PM<\/p>\n<p>Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Hormuz, IRGC claims &#8211; reportAn oil tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday, without identifying the vessel or its flag.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a>, REUTERS<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\/2026\/10\/1791657253_276_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative\" title=\"Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative\" 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\/10\/741004.jpeg\"\/>Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative(photo credit: ATTA KENARE \/ AFP via Getty Images)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-911241\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 8:03 PM<\/p>\n<p>Hostile aircraft infiltration alert sounds in NorthBy<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 8:01 PM<\/p>\n<p>US Embassy warns Americans to avoid Riyadh airport following attacksByREUTERS, <a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 6:53 PM<\/p>\n<p>IDF, Shin Bet confirm killing two Gaza terrorists involved in October 7 attackBy<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 5:59 PM<\/p>\n<p> IDF fires interceptor toward suspicious  aerial target over southern LebanonBy<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/jerusalem-post-staff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">JERUSALEM POST STAFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 4:32 PM<\/p>\n<p>Kushner marks one year of Trump&#8217;s Gaza peace plan, cites progress and challenges aheadKushner marks a year of Trump&#8217;s Gaza peace plan, citing hostage returns and increased aid while warning that Hamas disarmament remains unfinished.By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/idan-kweller\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IDAN KWELLER<\/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\/2026\/10\/1791657253_276_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.\" title=\"Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.\" 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\/10\/1791657254_133_727224.jpeg\"\/>Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.(photo credit: Urs Flueeler\/Pool via REUTERS)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-911213\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Shin Bet research head: Hamas controls Gaza Strip, generates up to 5 million dollars dailyHamas &#8220;sells paid solutions in Gaza and is the main employment factor,&#8221; she said, adding that it &#8220;determines who in the population will receive what, and creates dependency.&#8221;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\/2026\/10\/1791657253_276_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.\" title=\"Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.\" 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\/10\/1791657254_8_733357.jpeg\"\/>Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.(photo credit: SUHAIB SALEM\/REUTERS)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-911219\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 4:29 PM<\/p>\n<p>Iran retains missile, drone production capabilities despite months of US-Israeli strikes &#8211; reportWestern intelligence assessments suggest Iran has preserved key weapons factories and can replenish its missile arsenal despite months of US-Israeli attacks.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\/2026\/10\/1791657253_276_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\"(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.\" title=\"(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 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\/10\/1791657255_851_722183.jpeg\"\/>(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL\/FLASH90)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-911221\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 4:28 PM<\/p>\n<p>US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms &#8211; reportAccording to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s position on the matter remains unclear, with his schedule described as &#8220;very security-focused.&#8221;By<a class=\"reporter-name-channel\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/author\/ben-caspit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BEN CASPIT<\/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\/2026\/10\/1791657253_276_zoom-image-icon.svg.png\"\/><img alt=\" Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. \" title=\" Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. \" 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\/10\/1791657255_20_672403.jpeg\"\/> Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR\/WANA\/REUTERS)<a class=\"full-article-link\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-911224\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Go to the full article &gt; &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-publish-date\">October 10, 4:28 PM<\/p>\n<p>Loud blast heard at Riyadh airport, say eyewitness, sourcesByREUTERSLoad More<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostLoud blasts heard at Riyadh&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":642432,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[42,8954,1031,87,46,61,57,47,43,157283,1490,78,114994,40,38,41,39,2893],"class_list":["post-642431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-headlines","tag-headlines","tag-houthis","tag-idf","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-israel-hamas-war","tag-live-updates","tag-middle-east","tag-news","tag-operation-roaring-lion","tag-red-sea","tag-saudi-arabia","tag-strait-of-hormuz","tag-top-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topnews","tag-topstories","tag-yemen"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/642431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=642431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/642431\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/642432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=642431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=642431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=642431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}