Police officer wounded in shooting outside synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur “Canada’s government will do everything in our power to support law enforcement in ensuring that the perpetrator is held accountable,” said Premier Mark Carney.

Trump calls off planned US strikes on Houthis at last minute after Saudi plea – report. The New York Times reported that target lists had already been approved and bombs were being loaded onto US warplanes after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to intervene

WATCH: Thousands gather at Western Wall for selichot prayers as ‘Post’ observes Yom Kippur.. The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage to observe Yom Kippur. We wish all our readers a gmar hatima tova and an easy and meaningful fast.

Pahlavi: Iran regime continues to erode from within as defections grow. Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said regime officials and military members are quietly breaking away, claiming the opposition has entered a new phase against Tehran.

Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets its conditions. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, as Trump weighs military action.

Trump rushes back to White House amid looming US military operation against Houthis. State Department warns of rapid escalation risk after Houthi strikes on Saudi sites, citing past incidents. The administration urged citizens to ensure they know where protected spaces are and “have a a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.”

UEFA rejects Irish request to avoid future matches against Israel. The Israeli national soccer team will “host” Ireland in Hungary on Sept. 27.

Report: Trump administration preparing sweeping sanctions against ICC. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing broad sanctions against the ICC that could block most transactions and restrict access to US dollars.

US urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel over escalation risk. The alert cited renewed hostilities between the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.