Live Updates: Iran halts strikes as Netanyahu says Israel will defend itself ‘as much as needed’
Saudi, Qatari leadership coordinate mediation and de-escalation between US, Iran • All flights to and from Iran canceled until further notice • IDF issues evacuation warning for southern Lebanon
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IRGC Quds Force chief says 'Resistance' belt to span Hormuz, Red Sea
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Trump told Netanyahu not to escalate with Iran or else 'you could be left alone very soon' - report
Netanyahu reportedly informed the US of his decision to strike Iran at a very late stage in the planning.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. (photo credit: JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
US disables oil tanker violating blockade on Iranian ports
Home Front Command lifts restrictions nationwide except for northern border communities
Most of Israel is set to return to full activity on Tuesday morning, while several northern communities will remain under partial restrictions.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFHOME FRONT Command chief Shay Klepper meets with representatives from Israel's emergency services.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Keren Shalom crossings to reopen following Monday’s closure, COGAT announces
Saudi Arabia says ballistic missile launched from Yemen was heading towards 'regional country'
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Netanyahu says he won't allow for Iran, Hezbollah to establish 'new security paradigm for Israel'
"Israel has the full right to defend itself, and it will use that right as much as needed," the prime minister said.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
IDF issues evacuation warning to southern Lebanon civilians in town north of Tyre
IDF strike kills three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza Strip, military confirms
The PIJ terrorists were identified as Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyadh Masoud Qadoum, the military said.
ByJAMES GENNTerrorists from Palestinian Islamic Jihad's al-Quds Brigades stand guard on the street during an Eid al-Adha celebration in Gaza City, May 27, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS)Go to the full article > >
Khamenei, IRGC, Iranian military communication lines disrupted, source tells anti-regime outlet
Iran International reported that missile launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established protocols without coordination with Khamenei’s office.
ByJAMES GENNAn Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2026.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Operation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in the largest-ever aerial attack by the IAF
Iran retaliated by firing across the Middle East at Gulf nations and US military bases in the region
Thirteen IDF soldiers and 23 civilians have been killed, and at least 7,693 more injured in ballistic missile attacks across Israel since February 28 • 13 US soldiers killed, CENTCOM says
A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and went into effect on April 8.
