Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East | The Jerusalem PostUAE Foreign Ministry denies Netanyahu visit took place • South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission • Hezbollah reportedly planning to occupy Beirut Israeli soldiers seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 5, 2026.Israeli soldiers seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 5, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

May 14, 5:14 AM

Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 14, 4:06 AM

Eneos-linked crude oil tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, LSEG data showsByREUTERS

May 14, 3:30 AM

Chinese companies planning clandestine arms sales to Iran, US intelligence finds – reportChina has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles.ByGOLDIE KATZEnlargeA member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the maritime operations group displays YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.A member of the People’s Liberation Army stands as the maritime operations group displays YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/TINGSHU WANG)Go to the full article > >

May 14, 2:49 AM

Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire fails – reportA new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.ByJAMES GENNEnlargeUS Chair of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Dan Caine, addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Pentagon's budget request, May 12, 2026; illustrative.US Chair of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Dan Caine, addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Pentagon’s budget request, May 12, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)Go to the full article > >

May 14, 12:45 AM

IDF launches interceptor at suspicious aerial target in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

May 14, 12:39 AM

Rubio: US wants China to press Iran to change course in GulfByREUTERS

May 14, 12:22 AM

Soldier sentenced to 30 days in prison after IDF Chief of Staff catches him with ‘Messiah’ patchZamir had been touring the West Bank when he encountered several soldiers who were behaving inappropriately and failing to follow military discipline.ByTZVI JASPEREnlargeKATZRIN EMERGENCY Squad members take part in a training exercise simulating a terrorist infiltration in the city’s industrial zone, in Katzrin, Golan Heights, November 2, 2025.KATZRIN EMERGENCY Squad members take part in a training exercise simulating a terrorist infiltration in the city’s industrial zone, in Katzrin, Golan Heights, November 2, 2025.(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

May 14, 12:18 AM

Former PMO spox insists Netanyahu’s UAE meeting took placeByMAARIV

May 13, 11:52 PM

Iran executes man convicted of killing policeman in unrest – reportByREUTERS

May 13, 11:52 PM

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