Operation Epic Fury

Saudi Arabia intercepts three Houthi missiles, IDF kills four terrorists in Gaza operation

Trump tells election rally that Iran, not US, started war • Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court • UKMTO reports vessel on fire off Iraq's coast

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IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026
Two US Air Force A-10 Warthog aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East, October 24, 2026; Illustrative.

Mecca pact country officials to meet with Iran, Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile

Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh • Tehran threatens nuclear escalation

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Women prepare a makeshift memorial in tribute to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street after he was killed in an Israeli and US strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2026.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack

Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports • US diplomat evacuations accelerated after intel of Iranian threats • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks

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US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at the Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida on October 23, 2026.

Trump says US may renew strikes against Iran, 'do another little Epic Fury'

"We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate.

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Turkey warns against strikes on Iran, security officials pledge response to West Bank terror attack

Trump accuses Iran of faking strikes • Huckabee questions BoP's ability to execute Gaza peace plan • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

OCTOBER 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate on the scene of a terror attack near Hebron on October 23, 2026.

CENTCOM marks 100 days since Iran blockade, Israel frees suspects connected to settler attacks

Huckabee questions Board of Peace’s ability to implement Trump's Gaza plan • Hezbollah recruits convicts in Latin America • 'Post' sees letter requesting West Bank coordination despite IDF denial

OCTOBER 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026.

One dead in attack on Saudi airport, reports of explosions in southern Iran

US military strike reportedly caused explosions heard in Iran's Sirik port • Dozens of IAF jets, refueling aircraft flew "as far as the Iranian border" in practice exercise

OCTOBER 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Pentagon deploys USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes - report

New US naval deployments to the Middle East could expand President Donald Trump's military options as his administration weighs additional strikes on Iran.

OCTOBER 20, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter approaches for landing on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while underway in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2026 on July 17, 2026; illustrative.

Trump 'very close' to renewing strikes on Iran as Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet in Florida

Hegseth, Netanyahu hold covert airbase meeting • IDF strikes reportedly kill four Gazans • Syria fears Israel-backed Druze offensive

OCTOBER 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Hamas document reveals plan to exploit civilians as Netanyahu warns 'Israel is ready to strike'

Syria condemns IDF incursions into territory • At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp • Egypt seeks approval to send military assistance to Saudis

OCTOBER 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026

Araghchi says Netanyahu pushing US into war to avoid jail as UAE, Saudi meet amid Houthi strikes

Iran calls on US to accept proposal to reopen Hormuz • Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes • Russia's top diplomat to visit Iran Monday

OCTOBER 18, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An explosion takes place in an area controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon, as seen from the edge of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon, July 23, 2026.

Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis

According to assessments, the Iranian street is simmering, and the next boiling point, driven by American leverage, could arrive within months, though public reaction remains unpredictable.

OCTOBER 18, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
People attend a funeral ceremony for the Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 1, 2026.

Now-ousted US general warned of defense munition shortage months before Iran war - report

Multiple US officials familiar with the matter told CBS that Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s risk analysis was included in the Pentagon's Global Force Management Allocation Plan in December.

OCTOBER 17, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
A sailor handles munitions on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 13, 2026.

Iran claims oil tanker exploded after hitting mine, CENTCOM chief touts military success in Gulf

Missiles hit Yemen's Aden airport, Saudi coalition intercepts missile near Yanbu • UK advises against nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia • IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7

OCTOBER 17, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.