Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostPA reinforcing notorious ‘pay-for-slay’ policy • IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike • Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotillaIDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 29, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

May 17, 7:48 AM

IDF: Suspicious target falls near soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, triggers sirensByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 17, 4:13 AM

Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern LebanonRecanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, and was due to marry his fiancée in about a month. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeCapt. Maoz Israel Recanati. Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogueAl-Saadi, working on behalf of the Islamic Regime proxy, told an undercover law enforcement officer that his “people” were behind two attacks in Canada, against a consulate and synagogue.ByMICHAEL STARREnlargePROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026. PROTESTERS MARCH at a rally marking Al-Quds Day and opposing the war on Iran and Lebanon in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Laura Proctor )Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinians’ property while off dutyAs a result, the reservist’s weapon was confiscated, and he was dismissed from reserve duty, according to Ynet. ByMAYA ZANGER-NADISEnlarge(ILLUSTRATIVE) Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 27, 2026(ILLUSTRATIVE) Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 27, 2026(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

May 17, 4:13 AM

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effortTwo hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.ByMICHAEL STARREnlargeBoats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.(photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >