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US military confirms

US military confirms deaths of all six crew members in Iraq aircraft crash

The US military confirms that all six crew members of a downed KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq are deceased. The crash is under investigation.

US military confirms deaths of all six crew members in Iraq aircraft crash

Operation Roaring Lion:

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF says it has eliminated over 350 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, in its ongoing Operation Roaring Lion.

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Operation Roaring Lion

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

A video circulated on social media in which a group calling itself 'Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia' claims responsibility for the arson.

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Lebanese army claims that an Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut containing QR codes for WhatsApp and Facebook, which allegedly lead to an Israeli intelligence unit responsible for recruiting agents.

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Iran and Hamas are watching:

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

The National Cyber Directorate is running a campaign advising Israelis to disconnect or restrict access to security cameras connected to the internet."

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

Hegseth:

Hegseth: Looking up, IRGC only sees Stars and Stripes and Star of David

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine hold a briefing on Iran at the Pentagon.

Hegseth: Looking up, IRGC only sees Stars and Stripes and Star of David

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Officers respond to missile impact in northern Israel

Bodycam footage shows the first moments after police arrive at the missile impact site in Zarzir.

Bodycam footage: Officers respond to missile impact in northern Israel

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Blaze at entrance of Rotterdam synagogue sparks arson probe; officials and Jewish leaders condemn suspected antisemitic violent attack

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

Israel Air Force killed Murtadha Hussein Srour, a Hezbollah aerial-unit terrorist and weapons expert, who also worked as a chemistry lecturer at the Lebanese University.

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

MK Nir Barkat:

MK Nir Barkat: 'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

Minister of Economy and Industry MK Nir Barkat visits Binyamin: “Residents of southern Lebanon must not be permitted to return until the area is cleared of terror to ensure Israel’s security"

MK Nir Barkat: 'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

In the midst of the war:

In the midst of the war: German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

Berlin’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal: “The Bundestag’s hosting of European rabbis is a clear statement of Germany’s support for the Jewish people."

In the midst of the war: German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

The Defense Minister's dire warning to Lebanese leaders

Defense Minister in situational assessment: "The destruction of the bridge over the Litani is just the beginning. Lebanon failed to dismantle Hezbollah and will pay an increasing price."

The Defense Minister's dire warning to Lebanese leaders

US confirms

US confirms: 4 crew members killed in Iraq aircraft crash

CENTCOM confirmed that at least 4 of the 6 crew members on the KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraqi airspace yesterday were killed in the incident.

US confirms: 4 crew members killed in Iraq aircraft crash

Drill: Terrorist infiltration and missile strike on town

The IDF held a large-scale exercise yesterday in the area of the Jordan Valley Brigade for various emergency scenarios.

Drill: Terrorist infiltration and missile strike on town

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

The Israeli Air Force destroyed a strategic site for ballistic missile production in southern Iran and hit Revolutionary Guard command centers in the western part of the country.

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

IDF strikes bridge on the Litani River

The IDF attacked the A-Zararia bridge on the Litani River, which had served as a central crossing point for Hezbollah operatives from northern Lebanon to the south.

IDF strikes bridge on the Litani River

Military analyst

Military analyst: 'We crushed Hezbollah, now need to consolidate victory'

Commentator Yossi Yehoshua responds to criticism of Operation Northern Arrows and the claim that Hezbollah's attacks this week are proof that there were no achievements in the operation

Military analyst: 'We crushed Hezbollah, now need to consolidate victory'

Report from Iran:

Report from Iran: IAF destroys more than 200 targets in one day

Dozens of Israel Air Force fighter jets completed a large-scale wave of strikes in western and central Iran, destroying ballistic missile launchers, weapons production sites, and air defense systems.

Report from Iran: IAF destroys more than 200 targets in one day

Iran’s Larijani warns:

Iran’s Larijani warns US and Israel: You’ll pay for your miscalculation

Iran vows unrelenting retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening to target regional power grids and oil infrastructure.

Iran’s Larijani warns US and Israel: You’ll pay for your miscalculation

Following Michigan attack

Following Michigan attack: WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder condemns attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, calling it part of a larger wave of antisemitic and terror-related acts targeting Western values.

Following Michigan attack: WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat

Gvura Forum demands territorial conquest in Lebanon

Bereaved families demand that government members translate military achievements into a new security reality.

Gvura Forum demands territorial conquest in Lebanon

Three barrages in one hour

Three barrages on northern Israel in one hour, 58 injured in direct hit in Zarzir

Within about an hour, sirens activated three times across northern Israel. Three buildings in Zarzir hit and sustain damage. 58 people injured.

Three barrages on northern Israel in one hour, 58 injured in direct hit in Zarzir

ISIS supporter identified as shooter in Virginia university attack

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member and ISIS supporter, identified as gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, killing one and injuring two others.

ISIS supporter identified as shooter in Virginia university attack

Report:

Report: Israeli officials think Iranian regime not likely to fall soon

Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli officials now assess that Iran’s ruling regime is unlikely to fall in the immediate future and is focusing on weakening its military.

Report: Israeli officials think Iranian regime not likely to fall soon

Report:

Report: Attack at Michigan synagogue carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge

LBCI reports that Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese man, carried out the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, seeking revenge for the deaths of his brothers in an IDF strike.

Report: Attack at Michigan synagogue carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge

Rescue efforts underway after US KC-135 refueling plane crashes

US KC-135 refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. Rescue efforts ongoing. CENTCOM says the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.

Rescue efforts underway after US KC-135 refueling plane crashes

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s command centers across Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, including command centers, to counter terror threats. Efforts made to minimize civilian harm, with precision strikes and advance warnings issued.

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s command centers across Lebanon

Michigan synagogue attack

Michigan synagogue attack: 'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

Jewish organizations and leaders condemn rise of antisemitic rhetoric following the attack on a synagogue and preschool in Michigan.

Michigan synagogue attack: 'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

'Thanks for saving my son'

'Thanks for saving my son': Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Galilee Medical Center to thank staff who treated his wounded son and fellow soldiers.

'Thanks for saving my son': Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'No guarantee Iranian regime will fall'

PM Netanyahu holds first press conference since the start of the war with Iran, calls the new supreme leader a 'puppet' of the IRGC.

Netanyahu: 'No guarantee Iranian regime will fall'

Qatar media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

A JPPI analysis finds Al Jazeera and AJ+ coverage of the Iran war overwhelmingly negative, often criticizing President Donald Trump.

Qatar media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act following string of shootings at Toronto synagogues

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli sent an urgent letter this week to the Prime Minister of Canada following spate of antisemitic violence.

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act following string of shootings at Toronto synagogues

Bodycam footage

Bodycam footage: IDF troops raid Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon

IDF troops conducted targeted night operations and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon.

Bodycam footage: IDF troops raid Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon

'Thank You God & Donald Trump!'

'Thank You God & Donald Trump!' New billboards pop up across Israel amid Iran campaign

Evangelical leader Dr. Mike Evans launched billboards in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv thanking President Donald Trump amid the ongoing war with Iran.

'Thank You God & Donald Trump!' New billboards pop up across Israel amid Iran campaign

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Witnesses hear gunshots after vehicle crashes into synagogue in what authorities say is a deliberate attack.

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Representatives of religious minorities in Iran’s parliament, including the Jewish lawmaker, issued a statement pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Special footage from Tehran:

Special footage from above Tehran: IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

The Israeli Air Force struck Basij forces and roadblocks across Tehran after identifying their deployment, targeting units involved in suppressing protests.

Special footage from above Tehran: IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

IDF Chief in the north:

IDF Chief in the north: The campaign in Lebanon will not be short

IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reinforced Northern Command forces and said Israel will continue striking Hezbollah and Iran as the multi-front war intensifies.

IDF Chief in the north: The campaign in Lebanon will not be short

'Exploded just meters away'

Hezbollah missile just misses Minister Wasserlauf | 'It exploded just meters away'

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf narrowly escaped injury when a Hezbollah missile struck just meters away during a visit to northern border communities.

Hezbollah missile just misses Minister Wasserlauf | 'It exploded just meters away'

Israel eliminates Iranian division commander linked to Hezbollah

The IDF said an airstrike killed Ali Muslim Tabaja, commander of the Iranian Imam Hossein Division, along with several senior operatives involved in attacks on Israel.

Israel eliminates Iranian division commander linked to Hezbollah