Trump calls for asylum
Fears grow for Iranian women’s soccer team after anthem protest
Iran’s women’s soccer team faces safety fears after remaining silent during the anthem at the Asian Cup, prompting Trump to urge Australia to grant asylum.
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No warning
No warning: Rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, 4 hurt
Sirens sounded in the center and the lowlands following firing from Lebanon - without prior warning. Residents in these areas report the sounds of loud explosions.
Defense Minister in the North
Defense Minister in the North: 'Opportunity to strike Hezbollah'
The Minister of Defense was informed of the assassination of the commander of Hezbollah's "Naser" unit and of the massive movement of over a million Lebanese who abandoned the southern part of the country.
Viral video
Viral video: Jews allegedly forced to stop praying at airport
A video circulating on social media shows a group of Jews praying at an airport in Egypt, when locals reportedly demanded that they stop praying.
Total chaos
Overnight rule change nearly sparks riot at Ben Gurion Airport
Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport were left stranded and angry after overnight rule changes cut flight capacity, sparking chaos and police intervention.
Shabbat in Jordan: Chabad students evacuate Israel
Dozens of Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva and seminary students studying in Tzfat find travel plans canceled due to war with Iran, end up waiting for flight out of Jordan.
IDF:
Staff Sergeant Or Demry killed by anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon
Staff Sergeant Or Damri, 20, from Liman was killed by anti-tank gunfire in southern Lebanon in the same incident in which Staff Sergeant Maher Khatar fell.
Defense Ministry moves to ramp up munitions production amid war
Israel MOD accelerates production of aerial munitions to support ongoing campaign in Iran.
UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Lebanon
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting at France’s request to discuss the situation in Lebanon, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns discussion won't disarm Hezbollah.
Footage from Lebanon: IDF intercepts dozens of UAVs
IAF continues offensive and defensive operations against Hezbollah terrorist group, dismantling dozens of rocket launchers and intercepting dozens of UAVs.
Security camera captures moment of deadly missile strike
Security camera captures footage of construction worker walking near construction site during siren, seconds before fragmentation missile hits the site.
Defense Ministry: 50 cargo planes deliver weapons to Israel
Cargo aircraft carrying more than 1,000 tons of weapons, military equipment, and munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days, Defense Ministry says.
Tragedy: Driver loses control during siren - and dies
Motorcycle driver loses control during siren in Kiryat Motzkin, dies of his wounds at the hospital.
Watch:
4 Jewish shepherds injured within 24 hours; explosive device found in Binyamin
Four Jewish shepherds were injured in attacks by Arab rioters over the past 24 hours in Gush Etzion and Binyamin, and an explosive device was found in grazing areas.
Explosion near Belgium synagogue
Police close street, open investigation, after explosion occurs near synagogue in Liège, Belgium.
Significant improvement in condition of injured IDF soldier
Injured IDF soldier regains consciousness, communicating with those around him following head surgery, hospital says.
Yehud and Or Yehuda:
Yehud and Or Yehuda: Two killed, one injured, after Iranian missile strike
Sirens in central Israel following missile launch from Iran; two dead, one injured, at multiple strike sites.
During war with Iran:
During war with Iran: police tried twice to question Netanyahu
District court upholds state appeal against Yonatan Urich, reveals police tried twice to question Netanyahu during Operation Roaring Lion.
Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse
Footage from Lebanon show 'Hezbollah's bank' collapsing as onlookers watch.
MK Akram Hasson:
MK Akram Hasson: 'Israel a major power, Trump cannot succeed without Netanyahu'
MK Akram Hasson says Israel surpasses Russia and many European countries in strength and defense, praises Netanyahu’s ties with Pres. Trump, notes Trump could win Nobel Peace Prize after dismantling Iran.
Between sirens: Surprise birth near bus stop at the Omer Junction
MDA paramedic performing National Service on her way to a shift assists woman giving birth during missile barrage.
Report: Special forces in Lebanon, battles with Hezbollah
Lebanese media reports IDF special forces fighting near area where forces sought intel on MIA Ron Arad on Saturday.
IDF strikes missile sites, Basij command centers in Iran
Israeli Air Force jets strike ballistic missile launch sites, a rocket engine production facility, and command centers of Iran’s Basij and Internal Security forces.
Woman injured in Rishon LeZion
Night of sirens across Israel, woman injured in Rishon LeZion
Sirens sound four times across Israel following launches from Iran. Woman lightly injured in Rishon LeZion, interceptor debris falls at several locations.
Qatar PM criticizes Iranian attacks but calls for de-escalation
Speaking to Sky News, Qatar’s Prime Minister condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries as a “dangerous miscalculation," warning the escalation could destabilize the region.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards pledge loyalty to new Supreme Leader
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and allied groups welcome Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, pledge support for his leadership.
Hegseth:
Hegseth: Iran’s surrender is inevitable
Speaking to “60 Minutes", US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Iran’s surrender is inevitable “whether they admit it or not".
Trump:
Trump: Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu
Trump says ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual" decision with Netanyahu, praises their partnership, and claims Iran would have destroyed Israel without their leadership.
Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi
President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.
Arraba council head and deputy shot - both are in moderate condition
Double assassination attempt in the heart of Arraba: Unknown assailants open fire at council head Ahmed Nasser and a council member. Police launch a manhunt for the shooters.
Official:
Official: Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader
Iran officially announces that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, replacing his father who was eliminated in joint US-Israeli strikes in Iran.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes
Iranian ballistic missile command, UAV array, and other air force units all operated in the headquarters.
Beirut:
Beirut: Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike
Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time
IDF Chief of Staff says strikes targeted Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut, warns Hezbollah will pay heavy price amid continued fire in the north.
Trump: Iran’s next supreme leader ‘not going to last long’ without US approval
Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.
More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day
The IDF targeted command centers, senior officials, and the organization's elite Radwan Force.
On-air blooper:
On-air blooper: Israeli news stations air 'documentation' of taken from video game
Two Israeli news channels aired the same footage, said to show US B-2 bombers over Iran. However, the source was discovered, and both channels quickly removed the reports.
International Women's Day:
International Women's Day: Quiet revolution of the haredi economy
Data from the Institute for Haredi Strategy and Policy point to an economic change within the haredi community in which women lead in hourly pay.
In the heart of Tehran:
In the heart of Tehran: IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief
IAF eliminates Abu al-Qassem Baba’iyan, who was appointed as the new designated chief of staff for the office after his predecessor was killed at the start of the operation.
Watch:
Watch: Interceptor debris falls near Tel Aviv gas station
A security camera recorded the moment interceptor debris fell near a Tel Aviv gas station, causing a man to be seriously injured.
