Live updates: the latest from Israel, Iran and the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostIDF launches hunt for terrorists after Jericho stabbing • Rezaee: Iran made billions of dollars amid US blockade • Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran Follow us on Google Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on July 31, 2026. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90) August 24, 4:32 Less than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz over weekend, data showsBy REUTERSAugust 24, 1:38 AMIsrael attacks southern Lebanon – reportBy WALLAAAugust 24, 1:18 AMAcceptance: US entering ‘endgame’ with IranBy JERUSALEM POST STAFFAugust 23, 11:25 PMGreece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions – reportByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAugust 23, 7:53 PMIsrael warns Hamas of escalating attacks on drone and balloon launches in GazaByREUTERSAugust 23, 7:14 PMIDF kills Hamas commander, attacks weapons production site near center aid in Gaza. The IDF also referred to Hamas’ actions as a systematic violation of the ceasefire, while attempting to restore its military capabilities. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Weapons manufacturing facility established near an aid distribution point. (Photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT) Go to full article > > August 23, 7:13 pm Mossad chief Gofman and the Syrian foreign minister met in an effort to reduce tensions between Jerusalem and Damascus. The meeting came after al-Shaibani’s comments to Reuters on Saturday, in which he urged Israel to seize a “historic opportunity” for diplomacy. By AMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFFSyrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI) Go to full article > >August 23, 19:11 Dudevan fighters arrest four suspects wanted in Binyamin Brigade area By JERUSALEM POST STAFFAugust 23, 5:18 Terrorist killed while trying to steal weapon from IDF soldier near Rimonim JunctionBy JERUSALEM POST STAFFAugust 23, 4:22 pm Iranian president calls MoU best way forward – reportBy JERUSALEM POST STAFFLoad more
