Live Updates

Israel to allocate funds to combat Hezbollah drones, Pezeshkian affirms Iran will not 'surrender'

Device explodes outside Damascus armament management center • IDF issues evacuation warning in Tyre, Lebanon • Mohammed Ouda reportedly named as new head of Hamas military wing

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026.
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, gather at a port before their departure in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Israeli Navy boards Turkish flotilla for Gaza, Trump says Iran 'dying to sign' ceasefire deal

Israelis cross border into Syria • IDF faces looming manpower gap • Source: Drone attack on nuclear plant was message for UAE • Trump admin. reoprtedly urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

One soldier killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF kills two Hezbollah terrorists in strikes

Deputy ISIS leader killed in US-Nigeria op • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended • Tehran giving mixed signals on US deal • IDF chief visited UAE during war • China says it won't give Iran weapons

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person riding a scooter carries a flag with an image depicting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, as displaced people make their way to return to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, at the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon.

Hamas military chief targeted in Gaza strike, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days

IDF Chief Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion • Trump 'not going to be much more patient,' says Iran can make deal or 'get annihilated' • President Xi promised China would not give Iran weapons

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Remains of hostage Tal Haimi return to Israel, Trump says Hamas violations will be 'taken care of'

Netanyahu meets with Witkoff, Kushner • Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Nabatieh • Clashes erupt at Knesset opening session

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Red Cross vehicle transports the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after they were handed over by Hamas terrorists as part of a ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, October 15, 2025.

Two police officers injured in protests, Ceasfire resumes after Hamas violation kills two soldiers

Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases • Maj. Yaniv Kula, St.-Sgt. Itay Yavetz killed in Rafah • Hamas says it located deceased Gaza hostage

OCTOBER 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pallbearers carry the coffin of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, a soldier who, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was kidnapped alive from his military base during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. October 16, 2025.

US warns of imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas, hostage remains enter Israel

Rafah crossing to remain closed • West reportedly expects Egypt to lead Gaza force • Hostage remains identified as Eliyahu Margalit • IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist

OCTOBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An armed Hamas terrorist stands guard as a Red Cross vehicle arrives to receive from Hamas terrorists the remains of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

IDF receives coffin of deceased hostage from Red Cross after Hamas recovers body

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist attempting to rebuild terror infrastructure • Reports indicate Witkoff to visit Israel next week • IDF strikes Gazan terrorists in tunnels despite ceasefire

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An armed Hamas terrorist stands guard as a Red Cross vehicle arrives to receive from Hamas terrorists the remains of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

Netanyahu speaks with Trump on Hamas's delayed return of hostage remains, Trump threatens Hamas

Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

OCTOBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An armed Hamas terrorist stands guard as a Red Cross vehicle arrives to receive from Hamas terrorists the remains of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

Bodies of two deceased hostages arrive at forensics institute, US prepares for int'l force in Gaza

Netanyahu contracts bronchitis • Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Red Cross vehicle transports hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City October 13, 2025.

Trump, Netanyahu threaten Hamas if it doesn't disarm, four slain hostages returned to Israel

Bodies of four more hostages arrive to Israel • Netanyahu meets with released hostages • Hamas clashes with 'collaborators' in Gaza

OCTOBER 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops receive remains of killed hostages at official ceremony, October 14, 2025.

Four deceased hostages en route to Israel, Trump says more countries will join Abraham Accords

Living hostages reunite with families • Hamas names four deceased hostages to be returned • Trump departs Israel • Hamas publishes names of 20 hostages set for release on Monday morning

OCTOBER 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Released hostage Evyatar David, who was kidnapped to Gaza during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, reacts upon arrival at the site of Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, amid a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Israel October 13, 2025.

Release of hostages to begin at 8 a.m., says Hamas, Herzog awards Trump medal of honor

Trump: 'The war in Gaza is over' • Hamas threatens Gazan to not post hostage transfer information • Hospitals prepare for hostage arrival • New dialogue for new peace agreements, says Barnea

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. The hostages are expected to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow morning, on October 12, 2025.

Witkoff, Kushner, and Ivanka Trump speak at Hostages' Square, IDF soldier dies from battle wounds

NYT reveals Sinwar's brutal October 7 plans • Palestinian clans clash with Hamas across Gaza • US confirms IDF withdrawal

OCTOBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and Steve Witkoff at Tel Aviv's Hostages' Square. October 11, 2025.