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Trump To Iranians:

Trump To Iranians: 'US is supporting you, seize control of your destiny'

President Trump confirmed the launch of large-scale U.S. military operations inside Iran and called for Iranians to rise against the regime, promising support 'with overwhelming strength and devastating force.'

Trump To Iranians: 'US is supporting you, seize control of your destiny'

IDF conducts largest military flyover in IAF history

IDF executes largest-ever military flyover with 200 fighter jets, targeting Iran's missile and defense systems in a major strike across western and central Iran.

IDF conducts largest military flyover in IAF history

Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi:

Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi: 'Fellow Iranians - we must remain focused on reclaiming Iran'

The Leader of the Iranian Democratic Opposition, Prince Reza Pahlavi, today issued a video message to the Iranian people, following the start of Operation Roaring Lion, telling them to be patient and await his instructions.

Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi: 'Fellow Iranians - we must remain focused on reclaiming Iran'

Chief of Staff: Significant and unprecedented war lies ahead of us

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israelis, says Israel at high readiness, coming war will ensure Israel's continued existence and future.

Chief of Staff: Significant and unprecedented war lies ahead of us

'Peace is within reach'

'Peace is within reach': Omani FM optimistic after meeting US VP JD Vance

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi expresses hope for peace after meeting US VP JD Vance in Washington, discussing ongoing US-Iran talks.

'Peace is within reach': Omani FM optimistic after meeting US VP JD Vance

IAEA report:

IAEA report highlights lack of access to Iran's nuclear sites after war

New IAEA report reveals Iran has denied access to nuclear sites bombed in June, leaving key details of its uranium stockpile unverified.

IAEA report highlights lack of access to Iran's nuclear sites after war

Amid rising tensions

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran amid rising tensions

Several countries, including France, Britain, and Germany, advise citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran due to escalating tensions. Warnings include heightened security risks and possible border closures.

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran amid rising tensions

IDF Spokesperson reassures Israelis amid rising tensions

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin reassures the public, saying the military is monitoring Iran closely and remains on high alert. This comes after the US Embassy in Israel announced staff evacuations.

IDF Spokesperson reassures Israelis amid rising tensions

Two Israeli leftists injured in clashes with masked Israelis near Shechem

Far-left activists claim attack by masked far-right suspects, two airlifted to hospital.

Two Israeli leftists injured in clashes with masked Israelis near Shechem

Gaza:

Gaza: Armed terrorists who emerged from terror tunnel eliminated

Terrorists who emerged from underground infrastructure in Rafah eliminated. In response to the violation of the agreement, the IDF struck additional Hamas terrorists.

Gaza: Armed terrorists who emerged from terror tunnel eliminated

Five seriously injured from heatstroke in Tel Aviv Marathon

During the Tel Aviv Marathon, 35 runners required medical treatment, five of whom were seriously injured by heatstroke

Five seriously injured from heatstroke in Tel Aviv Marathon

Looming Iran strike

US evacuates embassy families, urges citizens to consider leaving Israel

State Department authorizes the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of US government personnel due to safety risks.

US evacuates embassy families, urges citizens to consider leaving Israel

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Tetzaveh: Moses and the priestly garments

These special clothes indicate that the kohanim suffer from a fundamental dissonance.

Tetzaveh: Moses and the priestly garments

Watch: A white morning on Mt. Hermon

After a snowy night, five cm of snow piled up on Mount Hermon, and the visitors' site estimates that the amount will increase as the snow continues.

Watch: A white morning on Mt. Hermon

53% of Israelis

53% of Israelis: Opposition was wrong to boycott meeting with Indian PM

A majority of the public (59%) believes that avoiding a U.S. strike on Iran would be a very bad outcome for Israel.

53% of Israelis: Opposition was wrong to boycott meeting with Indian PM

Report: Over 5% of Israel's population lives without equal rights

According to the report, the number of residents in Judea and Samaria has increased by 10,623 in 2025, with a growth rate of approximately 2% in the population of Judea and Samaria.

Report: Over 5% of Israel's population lives without equal rights

Son born to war widow:

Emunah visits her fallen soldier husband’s grave with her son born after his death

Emunah Chirak, widow of combat engineering soldier Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak, visited his grave together with their son Mevaser Tov, who was born after he fell in Gaza.

Emunah visits her fallen soldier husband’s grave with her son born after his death

Britain:

Jeremy Corbyn expected to lead leftist British party after leadership committee victory

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's supporters win control of Your Party’s leadership committee, positioning him to become the parliamentary leader.

Jeremy Corbyn expected to lead leftist British party after leadership committee victory

Russia questions how Board of Peace will work with UNSC

Russia questions how Trump’s Board of Peace will work with the UN Security Council, cites the board’s mandate and lack of UN Secretary-General participation.

Russia questions how Board of Peace will work with UNSC

Australian tribunal rules:

Australian tribunal rules: 'All Zionists are terrorists' chant is unlawful

The Victorian Tribunal rules that the chant “All Zionists are terrorists" incites hatred against Jews, affirming that freedom of speech in Australia does not extend to racial or religious vilification.

Australian tribunal rules: 'All Zionists are terrorists' chant is unlawful

France:

France: Swastikas found in Drancy, former WWII transit camp for Jews

Two swastikas discovered in Drancy, a former WWII transit camp for Jews deported to Auschwitz. The vandalism comes amid rising antisemitic acts in France.

France: Swastikas found in Drancy, former WWII transit camp for Jews

Vance:

Vance: 'No chance' US strikes on Iran would lead to long-term war

VP JD Vance tells The Washington Post that potential strikes on Iran would not lead to a prolonged US war, outlines diplomatic and military options.

Vance: 'No chance' US strikes on Iran would lead to long-term war

Report:

Report: Trump briefed on military options in Iran amid talks

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper briefs President Trump on military options regarding Iran, as US-Iran talks in Geneva show progress, according to ABC News.

Report: Trump briefed on military options in Iran amid talks

'Die but don’t tell'

'Die but don’t tell': Matan Angrest recalls 738 days in Hamas captivity

After 738 days in Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest shares his experiences of interrogations, isolation, and the struggle to protect classified security secrets.

'Die but don’t tell': Matan Angrest recalls 738 days in Hamas captivity

Poll: Ben Gvir gaining strength

According to a Channel 12 News poll, the coalition bloc stands at 52 seats, the opposition has 58, and the Arab parties hold 10.

Poll: Ben Gvir gaining strength

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

The IDF Home Front Command and local emergency teams staged disaster simulations in schools, testing rescue responses, student evacuations, and multi-agency coordination to ensure readiness for worst-case scenarios.

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

Ad campaign 'exposes' Reform agenda at Western Wall

Coalition for Jewish Values & Am Echad launch ads highlighting the “larger ideological program" driving the Reform movement’s campaign to have a large section at the Western Wall dedicated for mixed prayer under their auspices.

Ad campaign 'exposes' Reform agenda at Western Wall

'Greek Watergate':

'Greek Watergate': Former senior intelligence officer sentenced to eight years in prison

Four senior members of the Intellexa group, including two Israelis, were sentenced to prison in the espionage case that shook Greece.

'Greek Watergate': Former senior intelligence officer sentenced to eight years in prison

Footage from Nebraska

Footage from Nebraska: Road suddenly collapses - Vehicles plunge into sinkhole

Dramatic footage from Omaha, Nebraska, shows the moment when a road suddenly collapsed, creating a sinkhole.

Footage from Nebraska: Road suddenly collapses - Vehicles plunge into sinkhole

Deep in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck eight Radwan Force compounds in Baalbek, saying the sites stored weapons and were used to train terrorists in violation of ceasefire understandings.

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases deep in Lebanon

South of Jerusalem

Watch: Four infiltrators found stuffed in the trunk of a car south of Jerusalem

Betar Illit man arrested after he attempted to smuggle unauthorized Arabs past the Green Line.

Watch: Four infiltrators found stuffed in the trunk of a car south of Jerusalem

Antisemites chant 'tax the Jews' at San Francisco mayor's conference

Democratic Socialists of America protest against San Francisco mayor's tax policy devolves into antisemitic chants against Israel and Jews.

Antisemites chant 'tax the Jews' at San Francisco mayor's conference

Thanks to Binyamin farm:

Thanks to Binyamin farm: Series of car thefts & drug deals prevented

In recent weeks, the youth of the "Chesed Olam" farm in Binyamin thwarted the theft of a luxury motorcycle and a drug deal near Road 446.

Thanks to Binyamin farm: Series of car thefts & drug deals prevented

Watch:

Israeli forces capture suspect in targeted Shechem raid

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

Israeli forces capture suspect in targeted Shechem raid

CIA posts Farsi guide for Iranians seeking secret contact

Farsi-language post outlines security steps, including VPN and disposable devices, for Iranians seeking to contact the US intelligence agency.

CIA posts Farsi guide for Iranians seeking secret contact

Anti-Israel protesters crash premiere of 'Scream 7'

Anti-Israel orgs organize protest against Paramount for firing of lead actress who made anti-Israel posts.

Anti-Israel protesters crash premiere of 'Scream 7'

IDF documents prove:

IDF documents prove: Forces were not transferred away from Gaza before 10.7

After reviewing Operations Directorate documents, Judge Mizrahi concluded that IDF forces were not moved from southern Israel to protect MK Succot in Huwara.

IDF documents prove: Forces were not transferred away from Gaza before 10.7

President Herzog plants an oak tree with Indian PM Modi

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Narendra Modi plant oak tree symbolizing friendship, Modi invites Herzog to visit India.

President Herzog plants an oak tree with Indian PM Modi

Watch live:

Watch live: Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara accompany Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ben-Gurion International Airport following the latter’s historic visit to Israel.

Watch live: Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlight strong Israel-India ties, emphasize the countries' shared commitment to a prosperous future.

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation