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Shrapnel hits at least 15 sites in central Israel, Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities

Efforts ongoing to rescue two trapped in Haifa • IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launchers concealed in civilian areas • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • IRGC intel. chief killed in strikes

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Cars burn in Petah Tikvah following a misisle barrage from Iran, April 6, 2026.
Streaks of light illuminate the sky during an interception attempt amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, March 23, 2026.

Iran launches barrage of missiles towards central Israel, Netanyahu speaks with Trump

Hamas claims disarmament means continued genocide in Gaza • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • US, Israel choose strike targets in case deal with Iran not reached

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A building damaged after an Iranian missile barrage fired against Israel on April 4, 2026.

IDF says Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya base, Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz

IDF announces Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar died while fighting in Lebanon • IDF admits air defense failures after Dimona, Arad missile impacts • Northern mayor warns of possible Hezbollah barrage

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Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

US fighter jet downed by Iran, IDF begins striking targets in Beirut

US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise • Hezbollah terrorists say they are being sent to die for Iran, IDF says disarming group unrealistic

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Netanyahu trial resumes after court recess, amid Gaza takeover advancement plans

The hearing began in a closed-door setting due to the sensitivity of the materials discussed. 

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

Trump sends Hamas 'last warning', says will see deal reached soon, Herzog calls for Oct. 7 inquiry

IDF intercepts one of two Gaza rockets • Witkoff sends principles for ending war • Houthi drone hits Eilat airport after IDF error

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke and flames rise as an Israeli airstrike hits a house, in Gaza City, September 7, 2025.

Half of Israelis believe Gaza op. has low chance of defeating Hamas, Witkoff meets mediators

Saudi Crown Prince MBS warns that West Bank annexation could end any chance of normalization • Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF precision strike brings down a Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza City, shortly after residents were ordered to evacuate, September 5, 2025.

Israel at War Day 700: What's going on in Gaza, West Bank?

Israel strikes Gaza City • IDF troops kill suspected terrorist who threw a 'suspicious object' at West Bank checkpoint • Security forces arrest 70 suspected terrorists in West Bank in week-long op

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu slams ICC chief, Israeli embassy shooter pleads not guilty

IDF confirms death of 12 senior Houthi leaders • Netanyahu drops W. Bank sovereignty from meeting agenda • Hamas claims they're ready for new deal • IDF intercepts Houthi drone over Sinai

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Hamas reiterates claim its ready for a deal, Trump calls for return of hostages

Police scuffle with Israeli demonstrators as protests continue past nightfall • IAEA shows Iran's uranium stock growth pre-Israeli attack

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Israeli-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, US State Dept. pauses most Palestinian visa approvals

Ex-hostage Emily Damari reacts to IDF killing former Hamas captor • Hostage families call for deal as security cabinet meet • Ben-Gvir plans to designate Gaza flotilla activists as terrorists

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Remains of second Gaza hostage recovered identified, Hamas confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in May

IDF announces death of reservist in s. Gaza • IDF strike targets Hamas spokesman • Two IDF soldiers wounded in military grenade explosion • Houthis declare PM killed in Thursday Sanaa strike

AUGUST 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.

Israel at War day 693: What's happening in Gaza, Syria?

Israel recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss • Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel • IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's home vandalized by Standing Together activists

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

IDF targets senior Houthi leaders in Yemen, Iran 'ready' for nuclear talks after snapbacks launched

France, UK, Germany activate sanctions on Iran • UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 2026 • IDF opens new Gaza aid centers

AUGUST 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.