Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostPentagon reportedly raises Israel’s espionage threat level to ‘critical’ • US to make Iranian assets available for repairs in Gulf states • IDF kills Hamas terror cell commander in Gaza StripFollow us on GoogleSmoke rises from a vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone attack in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 5, 2026.Smoke rises from a vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone attack in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 5, 2026.(photo credit: Abbas Fakih / AFP)

June 7, 8:04 AM

US downs two Iranian attack drones ‘threatening int’l maritime traffic’ in Strait of HormuzOn Saturday, CENTCOM revealed that the US had intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran towards Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz.ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMEnlargeA screengrab from a video released by CENTCOM shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier, in this image obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026A screengrab from a video released by CENTCOM shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier, in this image obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026(photo credit: US CENTCOM)Go to the full article > >

June 7, 7:36 AM

Four IDF reservists moderately wounded from exploding droneByAMIR BOHBOT

June 7, 4:36 AM

IDF kills Hamas terror cell commander in Gaza StripThe Hamas commander was Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana, whom the IDF stated was involved in advancing several attack plans against both Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeThe Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.(photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)Go to the full article > >

June 7, 4:36 AM

US to make Iranian assets available for repairs in Gulf states that were damaged in Iranian attacksThis after US Treasury Secretary Bessent directed a team to assess conditions among Gulf allies, assessing costs for damage inflicted by Iran.ByREUTERSEnlargeFire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/Amr Alfiky TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)Go to the full article > >

June 7, 4:36 AM

Capt. Shahar Gamla and Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon, IDF announcesGamla, a deputy company commander in the Egoz Unit of the IDF’s Commando Brigade, died after being severely injured during combat in southern Lebanon.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeCapt. Shahar Gamla, 23, and Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21Capt. Shahar Gamla, 23, and Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >