Live updates: the latest from Israel, Iran and the Middle East | Jerusalem PostGazan Activist Calls for Peace with Israel, Blames Hamas for War • IDF Begins Strikes in South Lebanon Following Hezbollah Drone Attack • CENTCOM Sinks Iranian Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Follow Us on Google Smoke rises following an explosion during the destruction of infrastructure along the Israel-Lebanon border. August 31, 2026 (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) September 6, 11:41 Why Hezbollah relies on a ‘Maginot Line’ defense on the Ali al-Taher Ridge – analysis In the end, Hezbollah’s Maginot Line fell in southern Lebanon. It has taken many years to uproot the infrastructure that was built over the past decades. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, September 5, 2026. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) Go to full article > >September 6, 11:41 AM WATCH: Gaza activist calls for peace with Israel, blames Hamas for war, seeks meeting with TrumpAl-Natour points to meeting with President Trump, says Gaza’s civil society is not Hamas, it wants a political role and calls for a reform of school books to counter radicalization. By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINET Tents housing displaced Palestinians are seen among houses destroyed during the recent war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, on September 3, 2026. (photo credit: Ali Hassan/Flash90) Go to full article > >September 6, 11:41 Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, anti-Hezbollah Youssef Rajji faces threats from terrorist group: report Sources close to the minister said there were concerns that someone could try to harm him due to his strong opposition to Hezbollah and his calls for the organization to be disarmed. By ELI LEON Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji looks on during a meeting with his Moroccan counterpart in Rabat on May 21, 2026. Majid BZIOUAT / AFP via Getty Images) Go to full article > > September 6, 9:28 Dawn 2.0: IDF chief launches military readiness test exercise ahead of October 7 anniversary According to the IDF, the increase in Movement of military forces, including aircraft, will be noticeable throughout the country, although he stated that there is no concern about a security incident. By MIRIAM SELA-EITAMIDF Soldiers operating in the West Bank; illustrative. (Photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT) Go to full article > > September 6, 8:03 am ‘Joining Iran’s navy on the seabed’: CENTCOM sinks Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman “Let the message to the IRGC be clear: if you fire on two of our ships, we will impose an even greater economic cost: we will eliminate three of yours,” said CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad. Cooper.By MIRIAM SELA-EITAMCENTCOM attacks tanker M/T Kylo off Gulf of Oman, September 6, 2026.(photo credit: screenshot/X/@CENTCOM)Go to full article > >September 6, 6:32 AMIDF begins strikes in South Lebanon following Hezbollah drone attackBy JERUSALEM POST STAFFSSeptember 6, 6:23 AMIran discusses regional security with foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Turkey – reportBy JERUSALEM POST STAFF Sep 6, 6:01 AMIDF conducts surprise exercise in preparation for massive multi-front scenario By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Sep 6, 4:39 Former NSC advisor explains why Iran could face internal turmoil within months – interview Former NSC chief NSC Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back to the streets. while warning that Tehran still has the ability to retaliate. By103FM Jacob Nagel, national security adviser in the Israeli prime minister’s office, attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting in the Knesset, March 8, 2017. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Go to full article > >September 6, 4:39 AMIran coordinates with Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis to Attack, Israeli Intelligence. suggests: report Israeli assessments indicate that Tehran is working to coordinate its regional allies for a simultaneous attack on Israel, seeking to avoid the lack of coordination seen during the October 7 attack. By ANNA BARSKY An Iranian cleric visits the Aerospace Force Museum of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025 (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to full article > >Load more
