Live Updates: Saudi coalition intercepts multiple Houthi missiles, as Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes
IDF destroys dozens of monuments honoring terrorists in West Bank operation • Journalist attacked by settler extremists in West Bank • Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC
Follow us on GoogleAn 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.(photo credit: Mahmoud Hasano/Reuters)
Saudi-led coalition intercepts two ballistic missiles fired by Houthis
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Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks
IDF destroys dozens of monuments honoring terrorists during West Bank counterterror operations
The monuments and signs, frequently created to glorify terrorists deemed to be “martyrs,” were destroyed as part of the IDF’s efforts to thwart terrorism and crack down on violent incitement.
ByGOLDIE KATZA monument dedicated to a terrorist destroyed by IDF forces during counterterrorism operations in the West Bank.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
WATCH: Washington Post photojournalist wounded in clash between Israelis, Palestinians in West Bank
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) condemned the attack in an X/Twitter post later on Friday, noting that the facts "remain unclear" and that "serious questions remain" regarding who is responsible.
Footage allegedly showing Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine after she was wounded amid an extremist settler-Palestinian altercation in the West Bank, October 16, 2026. (credit: Section 27A)
Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says
Cooper said the financial pressure had become severe enough that Iran-aligned militias were reportedly withholding payments from their own fighters to funnel money back to the IRGC.
ByASHER SMITHUS CENTRAL COMMAND chief Adm. Brad Cooper has played a pivotal role in shaping American military strategy toward Iran and the wider Middle East. Here, he testifies before lawmakers in Washington in May. (photo credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Netanyahu warns of 'campaign to smear Israel' after European diplomats attacked in West Bank
"We urge caution before drawing conclusions from today's reports that European diplomats were attacked by masked Israelis," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
ByTOBIAS HOLCMANPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/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, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.