Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF to probe soldiers’ conduct in Kusra • Katz to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police • US Energy Secretary says 9 million oil barrels pass through Hormuz dailyFollow us on GoogleIsraeli forces conduct a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.Israeli forces conduct a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)

August 14, 8:25 PM

Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi oil facility ByREUTERS

August 14, 7:51 PM

US has enforced Iran blockade against 65 vessels, CENTCOM says ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 14, 2:30 PM

Yemen UN envoy warns Security Council of regional escalation amid Iran-backed Houthi attacks Grundberg said Houthi attacks in Marib, Hadramaut, Mokha and other areas have resulted in military and civilian casualties. ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFFEnlargeA ship off the port of Aden, where traffic remained steady after the Iran-aligned Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers, in Aden, Yemen, July 23, 2026. A ship off the port of Aden, where traffic remained steady after the Iran-aligned Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers, in Aden, Yemen, July 23, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Go to the full article > >

August 14, 10:13 AM

IDF to probe soldiers’ conduct in Kusra, investigate time taken to evacuate extremistsAccording to N12, the IDF will also look into the manner in which the Palestinian families of the town were evacuated on Thursday after being instructed to leave.BySHIR PERETSEnlargeSettlers near Kusra blocking a road with rocks.Settlers near Kusra blocking a road with rocks.(photo credit: VIA WALLA)Go to the full article > >

August 14, 10:13 AM

Katz orders IDF to prepare to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police after Kusra chaosAccording to Katz, the proposed plan would shift responsibility for civilian law enforcement and public order involving the Israeli population in the West Bank from the IDF to the police.BySHIR PERETSEnlargeDefense Minister Israel Katz.Defense Minister Israel Katz.(photo credit: Nick Paleologos/SOOC/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

August 14, 10:13 AM

Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to controlThe Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management,” the recently appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.ByREUTERSEnlargeVessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >

August 14, 10:11 AM

IDF kills Hamas commander who held hostages after Oct. 7ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 14, 5:04 AM

UAE condemns ‘aggressive Iranian attack’ on Hormuz tankersByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 14, 5:04 AM

Vance: ‘Confident’ in lower oil prices, Iran won’t obtain nuclear weaponByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

August 14, 5:04 AM

US Energy Secretary says 9 million barrels of oil pass through Hormuz dailyByJERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad More