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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Daniel Heuer)
August 6, 2:52 PM
US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks – reportSeparately, Walla reported on Thursday that upon learning of the deadly incident in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned why soldiers entered the booby-trapped building.ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
August 6, 2:27 PM
Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for IranThe couple allegedly photographed sensitive sites, including Eilat Port and Mount Herzl, and surveilled the homes of security personnel.BySARAH BEN-NUN
The silhouette of a person, with Iran’s flag in the background (illustrative). (photo credit: Canva/adi arianto, Wavebreakmedia from Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
August 6, 2:27 PM
US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks – reportSeparately, Walla reported on Thursday that upon learning of the deadly incident in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned why soldiers entered the booby-trapped building.ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFFIDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
August 6, 1:03 PM
WATCH: IDF says troops dismantled thousands of Hezbollah sites in southern LebanonByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
August 6, 11:50 AM
Israelis cross into Lebanon after damaging border fence near GhajarByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
August 6, 10:31 AM
Police, IDF arrest suspects in West Bank accused of incitement, Hamas supportByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
August 6, 10:31 AM
Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankerShipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb plunged on Wednesday, with just three vessels crossing the key waterways as Houthi attacks and the Iran war disrupted regional trade.ByREUTERS
Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >
August 6, 8:40 AM
Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talksByREUTERS
August 6, 6:38 AM
Two IDF soldiers killed, four seriously injured in southern LebanonThe IDF said on Wednesday that it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to the terror group’s ceasefire violations.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
August 6, 5:47 AM
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of AdenByREUTERSLoad More