Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF fired upon while operating east of Yellow Line • Terror attack in Jerusalem’s Old City thwarted • IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in LebanonFollow us on GoogleExplosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

September 5, 6:26 AM

Houthis escalate fighting in Yemen, eyeing control over Mocha Port, Bab al-Mandab Strait – reportFighting has intensified around western Taiz as the Houthis attempted to reach Mocha, a port city less than 50 miles from the strait, Col. Abdul Basit al-Baher told the NYT. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeMembers of Houthi security forces sit on a rock at the site of a rally held to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026. Members of Houthi security forces sit on a rock at the site of a rally held to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah)Go to the full article > >

September 5, 6:25 AM

Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain soon, new oil pipelines may replace HormuzPickaxe Mountain, located ​near Iran’s heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is ​a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes.ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeUS President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign executive orders related to beef, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 4, 2026.US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign executive orders related to beef, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 4, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)Go to the full article > >

September 5, 6:25 AM

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Israeli soldiers intercept drone attackThe strikes follow an announcement by Defense Minister Israel Katz earlier on Friday that the IDF had cleared Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge tunnels of Hezbollah terrorists.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeAn explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; Illustrative.An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; Illustrative.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 5, 6:25 AM

Iranian leadership considers escalation as US officials fear military, cyberattacks – report Throughout the war, Iran gained a better understanding of its military strengths and confidence regarding its capabilities, leading to a reluctance among Iranian leaders to end the war. ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeStill from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/@IRANinMumbai)Go to the full article > >