Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon • IDF issues evacuation warning for residents of Deir Azharani • US Navy SEALS conduct four-month-long covert operation to clear mines in strait.Follow us on GoogleIDF strikes in southern Lebanon, September 6, 2026.IDF strikes in southern Lebanon, September 6, 2026.(photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)

September 7, 4:43 AM

US Navy SEALS conducted covert four-month mission to clear Strait of Hormuz mines – reportThe objective of the operation was to make the strait safer for commercial vessels that had largely avoided the waterway since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlarge Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Complicated By Mines And Uncertainties Of Ceasefire. Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Complicated By Mines And Uncertainties Of Ceasefire. Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. (photo credit: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 4:40 AM

IDF issues evacuation order for village in southern Lebanon, following Hezbollah attacksByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

September 7, 4:40 AM

IDF targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah drone launches – reportEarlier, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. IDF forces fired at one of the drones and intercepted it, with no injuries reported by the IDF.ByELI ASHKENAZIEnlargeSmoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 4:40 AM

Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf, top security official saysByREUTERS

September 7, 4:40 AM

IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profileWhile there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlargeIDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/MIRO MAMAN)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 4:40 AM

‘The end of the Iranian regime is near,’ Netanyahu threatens at government’s Rosh Hashanah toast”We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies,” Netanyahu said at the Government Rosh Hashanah toast.ByTOBIAS HOLCMANEnlargePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)Go to the full article > >

September 7, 4:40 AM

Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords once Hezbollah is disarmed, Sunni MP says“I don’t see any reason why we cannot sign peace with Israel,” Makhzoumi said, adding that it was possible for Lebanon to “achieve” membership in the Abraham Accords.ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDEnlargeFouad Makhzoumi, a Sunni billionaire philanthropist and current member of parliament who is running again, poses during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Lebanon April 28, 2022. Fouad Makhzoumi, a Sunni billionaire philanthropist and current member of parliament who is running again, poses during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Lebanon April 28, 2022. (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)Go to the full article > >