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Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US

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A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.
Israeli soldiers take position during a Hezbollah attack near the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; Illustrative.

IDF: Mystery aerial object that entered northern Israel on Saturday likely balloon, not drone

Eleazar Yair Wilensky.

Elazar Yair Wilensky, 14, identified as victim of Hezbollah ordnance explosion in northern Israel

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

Trump says US strikes on Iranian leaders stalled talks, China, Russia not helping regime 'at all'


Hezbollah's Nasrallah commemoration exposes its lost standing in Lebanon, expert says

As thousands attend the second anniversary commemoration of Nasrallah's death, Hezbollah can't hide its loss of strength, Dr. Moran Levanoni tells the 'Post.'

Hezbollah commemorates second anniversary of Nasrallah's killing in Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, 27th September 2026

Israel, Netherlands trade tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over Dutch West Bank sanctions

Jewish TV star Adam Brody calls Israeli actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ • Trump willing to bend on Iran sanctions if progress made on nuclear issues, official tells ‘Post'

The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

‘Did he ask anything about you?’ For families of reservists, one question can go far - opinion

The soldiers and reservists bear the greatest burden. But their parents, spouses, and children carry a heavy weight of their own.

Female reporter holding microphones and writing notes during press conference, media interview, or public relations event.

Two years after Hassan Nasrallah's assassination in Beirut, Hezbollah is still trying to rebuild

Nasrallah believed Israel would not launch a broad war because of what it knew about Hezbollah's capabilities. He believed the deterrence still existed.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Palestinian and other flags at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon

IDF grounds all 'drone ops.' following fatal crash, Houthis blame Saudi for Taiz market strike

Iran still waiting for official US response to proposal after initial Trump reaction • IDF enacts heavy restrictions against Palestinian movement in West Bank during Sukkot

Members of the IDF's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Hashmonaim Brigade operating in northern Israel. Photos published on September 27, 2026.

Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon

WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility

US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

French-Lebanese man accuses Israel of war crimes over theft of uprooted olive trees - report

The 37-year-old entrepreneur, born in Lebanon, filed the complaint as a civil party over alleged theft, destruction, and damage to property that he says constitute war crimes or other offenses.

A farmer carries harvested olives in the southern Lebanese village of Kfeir on November 15, 2024. (Illustrative)

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it

Salam also condemned Iran for its attacks on Arab states in the region, saying that "Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan."

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 25, 2026.

Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile

Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions • Yemen calls on citizens to fight against Houthis • Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war

US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six

According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.