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Ukrainian paratrooper Artem Buryk is reeling after an Iranian missile strike killed his wife, daughter, and three other relatives in Bat Yam, Israel, but says that 'If I stop now, I don't know if I can ever start again.'
Iran launched a ballistic missile at Israel, violating the ceasefire between the two countries just hours after it began.
IDF spokesman Effie Defrin announced the IDF's accomplishments before the ceasefire took effect and warned that Israel was ready to respond to Iranian violations.
Shortly before the beginning of the ceasefire took effect, the IDF attacked dozens of targets in Tehran and assassinated a senior nuclear scientist.
Hours before ceasefire set to begin, Iran launches six missile barrages at Israel. A missile hits a 7-story building in Be'er Sheva, leaving four dead.
A Be'er Sheva resident filmed the moment an Iranian missile struck an apartment building, killing five and wounding at least ten.
The Prime Minister updated that all objectives of Operation Rising Lion have been achieved, and the ceasefire with Iran announced by President Trump came into effect this morning.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel’s military gains are being undermined by a rushed diplomatic process, warns Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear or terror agenda.
President Trump spoke with the Emir of Qatar brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the attack on the US base in Qatar.
The IAF struck and destroyed missile launchers in western Iran that were ready to be fired at Israeli territory as part of the barrage of missiles launched toward Israel.
MDA and fire crews operating at the impact site in Be'er Sheva successfully rescued several living civilians from the ruins.
The Knesset Ethics Committee issues sanctions against members of both the coalition and opposition for statements deemed to violate ethical standards.
CNN reports that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is engaging Iranian officials for a diplomatic resolution post-nuclear facility strikes, but efforts are hindered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's hidden status.
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee claims Israel's strike on Iran might not have occurred if the proposal to dissolve the Knesset had passed last week.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir outlines a sweeping strategy for Judea and Samaria: targeted strikes at funerals, full sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, tighter closures, legislation for the death penalty for terrorists, and dismantling Tanzim—mirroring tactics used in Tehran.
US President Donald Trump announces that Israel and Iran have agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire, starting at 7:00 a.m. Israel time. Israel yet to confirm the ceasefire, while an Iranian source tells Reuters Iran agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Qatar.
US Ambassador to Israel welcomes Trump’s announcement that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire: Trump didn’t just ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem’, he delivered it!
27-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested in a joint Shin Bet and police investigation on suspicion of working for a hostile Iranian entity, including photographing the homes of public officials and military bases.
The Washington Post reports that, following military strikes, Israel launched a covert campaign to destabilize Tehran's regime. Operatives directly called senior Iranian officials, warning them to abandon Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or face death.
Following Iranian missile attack on US bases in Qatar, President Trump 'thanks' Iran for giving early notice of the attack, enabling the US to ensure no one would be harmed.
President Isaac Herzog,and his wife Michal Herzog paid a visit today to Shamir Medical Center, currently operating under emergency protocols.
36-year-old woman arrested after fleeing police in stolen vehicle taken during missile alert near Hashiva Interchange.
The IDF has released footage from the headquarters and assets of the Iranian regime that were attacked in Tehran.
Foreign Ministry says Iran’s missile strike is a 'brazen aggression' and warns of regional instability as all projectiles are intercepted without casualties.
US President reacts to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's threat that Russia or other nations will give nuclear weapons to Iran. 'Shouldn't treat the 'N-Word' so casually.'
Iran launched at least ten missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation to strike on its nuclear sites. Qatar was notified about the attack ahead of time.
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Air Force's "Arrow" unit, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and senior commanders.
MG Yaniv Asor emphasized the importance of the ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip alongside Operation Rising Lion, and the centrality of the IDF’s ultimate goal of defeating Hamas and returning all the hostages.
IDF strikes Tehran’s Evin Prison, long a symbol of Iran’s brutal repression, in bid to disrupt regime control and aid detainees.
Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan and Friends of Samaria have launched an international campaign to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu following Operations Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer. 'You, Trump and Netanyahu, are responsible for the dramatic shift in the power structure in the Middle East, which gives a real chance for peace in the region.'
The IDF issued a warning to residents in Tehran that it will continue striking Iranian military targets in and around the city.
According to US officials, Iran may act against American forces in the region within 48 hours, despite diplomatic efforts to prevent an escalation between Iran and the US.
Yvette Shmilovitz, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor from Petah Tikva, was identified as the fourth victim murdered when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the city last week.
Since the beginning of Operation “Rising Lion,” soldiers from the Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion in the J6 and Cyber Defense Directorate played a significant role in defending the State of Israel against UAVs launched from Iran.
At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.
While a majority of participants in JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People panel believe Israel's decision to attack Iran was correct, the majority said the US should not actively participate in those strikes.
Israeli officials hope to conclude the conflict soon, leveraging US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, sources tell WSJ.
Political analyst Amit Segal tells Ben Shapiro the US has, for the first time, adopted Israel’s Begin Doctrine by striking Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, reshaping the regional balance and aligning closely with Israel’s strategic posture.
IDF spokesman Effie Defrin reports ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting IRGC sites in Tehran, emphasizing IAF’s efforts to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and highlighting concurrent IDF operations against Hamas in Gaza.
In latest wave of strikes, IDF hits major Iranian military and intelligence command centers, including two central to Tehran’s internal security and regime control.
