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IDF kills two 'central Hamas terrorists' in Gaza Strip, two soldiers reportedly wounded in Lebanon

US denies Iran's claim that deal would reopen Hormuz • Trump says no sanctions relief for Tehran • Israel assassinates fourth Hamas military chief

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Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.
Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 26, 2026.

Rockets fired from Lebanon as IDF begins ground ops. beyond Yellow Line

Netanyahu calls US President Trump • Board of Peace blames breakdown of ceasefire in Gaza on Hamas’s refusal to disarm • Israeli official tells 'Post' Khamenei 'difficult to reach'

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US President Donald Trump as he points while delivering remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

US conducts 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran as IDF strikes on Hezbollah intensify

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access • IDF strikes city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, following surge in Hezbollah drone attacks

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Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the US Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

Trump says there's a 50/50 chance of signing deal as US, Iran reportedly near ceasefire extension

US response to Iran proposal expected by Sunday • Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf meets Pakistani Army Chief • No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says

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IDF begins new waves of attacks in Iran, Lebanon, drone attacks target UAE, Iraq

IDF begins strikes against Iranian, Hezbollah infrastructure• Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE •Iran to issue global message to Muslims on X

MARCH 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A home damaged by an Iranian missile strike on March 16, 2026.

IDF pummels Iranian nuclear targets, dramatically reduces Hezbollah’s rocket arsenal

Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited pedestrian traffic • Gulf states hesitate on Iran response after over 2,000 missiles and drones launched

MARCH 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Missile impact site in Bnei Brak.

Araghchi claims Strait of Hormuz open except to enemies, shrapnel hits in central Israel

No problem with Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian Foreign Minister says • US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq • Drones strike Kuwait airport's radar system

MARCH 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Authorities work at the scene of a fall in southern israel on March 14, 2026.

US strikes Kharg Island in Iran, Qatar intercepts missiles as explosions are heard in Doha

Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia • Five US Air Force refueling planes damaged in Iranian missile strike at Saudi air base

MARCH 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Sirens sound across northern Israel as Netanyahu promises to 'extract heavy price from Hezbollah'

MK says Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran • US refueling plane crashes in Iraq • Six French soldiers wounded in drone attack on Iraq base

MARCH 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People at the scene where a house was hit by a missile fired toward Israel overnight in Moshav Hani’el, March 12, 2026.

Northern Israel under massive attack as Iran, Hezbollah jointly launch missiles, rockets, drones

IDF warns residents of Dahiyeh, Beirut to evacuate as IDF strikes Hezbollah ● US destroyed over 5,000 Iranian targets since the start of Operation Epic Fury ● Trump claims that little is left in Iran

MARCH 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man shows a missile alert notification on his mobile phone as residents take cover indoors following missile fire from Iran toward Israel, in Mishmar David, March 10. 2026.

US suspects Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, over 5,000 targets struck in Iran

Two Hezbollah missiles hit central Israel, interceptors missed, no warning sirens sounded • Iran not seeking ceasefire, will retaliate against Israel, Iranian official warns

MARCH 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026.

Trump says war with Iran 'pretty much' complete, Hezbollah rockets reach deep into Israel

IDF releases name of second soldier killed in Lebanon on Sunday • CENTCOM factcheck disputes Iranian claim Patriot missile caused Bahrain hit • IDF expects Iran can keep up fire for extended period

MARCH 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A member of the Lebanese Civil Defense inspects a damaged building after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following renewed hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 9, 2026.

Missile hits in central Israel as sirens sound nationwide, IAF strikes Beirut, Tehran

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as leader • US, Israeli officials keeping close watch of Iranian enriched uranium • Iranian drones cause damage across the Gulf

MARCH 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Magen David Adom paramedics at the scene of a missile hit, March 9, 2026.

IDF renews strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut after targeting Tehran's oil facilities

IDF affirms 75% of Iranian missile launchers destroyed • Netanyahu: Israel has complete control of Iranian airspace • Saudi Arabia warns Iran of possible retaliation to attacks

MARCH 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.