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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Drone attacks Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in Erbil, security sources say
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 > >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.
