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Lapid:

Lapid: 'The world has become safer since last night'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.

Lapid: 'The world has become safer since last night'

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a press conference at the Pentagon after the U.S. carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight.

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

On high seas:

Israeli yacht rescued off Haifa coast after mast breaks

A yacht carrying 10 Israelis, including young children, was rescued by Israel Police maritime officers and all passengers were brought safely to shore, after suffering mast damage near Haifa.

Israeli yacht rescued off Haifa coast after mast breaks

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

The Wall Street Journal revealed additional behind-the-scenes details of the U.S. decision to strike Iran. Meanwhile, the IDF targeted a Revolutionary Guards base in central Iran.

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

US attack on Iran:

US airstrike devastated Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, satellite images reveal

Satellite images show heavy damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site after US airstrike. President Trump confirms strike, calling it 'a clear message to Iran.'

US airstrike devastated Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, satellite images reveal

Herzog visits missile strike sites: 'This place will be rebuilt'

Israeli President visits sites where Iranian missiles struck, including ALEH’s campus for disabled children. 'I commend and bless President Donald Trump. I commend and bless Prime Minister Netanyahu.'

Herzog visits missile strike sites: 'This place will be rebuilt'

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

Before US strike:

Iran claims all enriched uranium removed from Fordow before US strike

A senior Iranian source claimed to Reuters that before the U.S. attack on the Fordow nuclear facility last night all of the stock of enriched uranium at the site was transferred to another location.

Iran claims all enriched uranium removed from Fordow before US strike

Watch:

Border Police rescue elderly woman and her dog after direct rocket hit

Border Police officers rescue an elderly woman and her dog from a fortified room in a central Israel home hit directly by a rocket amid Iran's missile barrage.

Border Police rescue elderly woman and her dog after direct rocket hit

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

In a special operation carried out by the ISA and the IDF, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

IAF strikes dozens of military targets in Iran

IAF strikes Iranian F-5 jets at Dezful Airport and neutralizes missile launchers poised to target Israel. Dozens of military sites across Iran hit in coordinated IDF operations.

IAF strikes dozens of military targets in Iran

Lev Tahor leader extradited to Israel following extended battle

Eliezer Rompler, a leader of the 'Lev Tahor' cult accused of severe child abuse, extradited to Israel after being arrested in El Salvador.

Lev Tahor leader extradited to Israel following extended battle

IDF investigating after sirens fail to sound in Haifa

During missile strikes from Iran, no sirens were activated in Haifa, despite a reported projectile fall in the city. IDF: We are investigating, no malfunction in the alert system.

IDF investigating after sirens fail to sound in Haifa

Israel returns fire:

Israel returns fire: IAF renews attacks on Iran

IDF spokesperson reports Israeli Air Force operating in western Iran, carried out strikes on missile launchers and Iranian soldiers involved in firing at Israel.

Israel returns fire: IAF renews attacks on Iran

Iranian FM threatens US and Israel following US strike on Fordow nuclear site

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi condemns US for its overnight strike on Fordow nuclear facility, calling it a 'grave violation' of international law and vowing that Iran reserves the right to respond.

Iranian FM threatens US and Israel following US strike on Fordow nuclear site

Delays for thousands of Israelis returning home

Changes to Home Front Command guidelines, closure of airspace and ports after US attack on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, delay thousands of Israelis in quest to return home.

Delays for thousands of Israelis returning home

Hamas and Houthis condemn US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities

Hamas condemns US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, holds the US and Israel responsible. Yemen's Houthi rebels also denounce the strikes, expressing full support for Iran.

Hamas and Houthis condemn US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities

Herzog thanks Trump:

Herzog thanks Trump: A decisive moment between the axis of terror and the axis of hope

President Isaac Herzog thanks US President Donald Trump after the US struck Iran’s nuclear facilities: This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world.

Herzog thanks Trump: A decisive moment between the axis of terror and the axis of hope

Israeli official reveals US, Israel practiced Iran attack

An Israeli official confirms to ABC News that, a year ago, the US and Israel conducted an unprecedented military exercise, simulating offensive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The drill, planned under the Biden administration, wasn't expected to be immediately relevant.

Israeli official reveals US, Israel practiced Iran attack

Friedman fires back

AOC calls for impeachment of Trump over Iran strikes, Friedman fires back

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely criticizes President Trump's order to bomb Iran, labeling it a "grounds for impeachment." Former Ambassador David Friedman fires back: The president just saved millions of lives and acted fully in accordance with law.

AOC calls for impeachment of Trump over Iran strikes, Friedman fires back

UN chief:

UN chief: Gravely alarmed by US use of force against Iran

UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.

UN chief: Gravely alarmed by US use of force against Iran

Trump:

Trump: Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been totally obliterated

After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.

Trump: Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been totally obliterated

Earthquake strikes Iran near military base

Earthquake measuring 5.1-magnitude shakes northern Iran, causing tremors felt as far as Tehran and raising concerns due to its proximity to Semnan province military base.

Earthquake strikes Iran near military base

Teenager's life spared by millimeters

Itay Mason, 16, from Netanya, was hit by shrapnel from an Iranian missile. The fragments missed his arteries by millimeters.

Teenager's life spared by millimeters

Israel clarifies: 'We won't wait two weeks'

Israel reportedly plans to take action against Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ahead of a potential agreement with the US.

Israel clarifies: 'We won't wait two weeks'

Lapid:

Lapid: This is why the opposition is supporting the government

Opposition leader Yair Lapid posted a video on social networks about the backing for Operation Rising Lion: 'There will be time for criticism, now we have a war to win.'

Lapid: This is why the opposition is supporting the government

New round of strikes in Iran:

IDF targets UAV warehouses and weapons facilities in Iran

IDF confirms airstrikes on UAV warehouses and weapon storage facilities in Bandar Abbas, Iran. 'IDF continues its strike against the UAV systems.'

IDF targets UAV warehouses and weapons facilities in Iran

Pager operation #2?

Pager operation #2? Reports of sabotage among Iran's missiles

Beni Sabti, an expert on Iran, describes a new sign of sabotage among Iran's missiles.

Pager operation #2? Reports of sabotage among Iran's missiles

IDF spokesman: 'Iran's military capabilities severely degraded'

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin highlights successful efforts of Operation Rising Lion, including strikes against key Iranian military figures and assets.

IDF spokesman: 'Iran's military capabilities severely degraded'

Report:

Report: Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

Iran's Supreme Leader has provided Iran's Assembly of Experts with three names to succeed him if he is eliminated in a conflict with Israel.

Report: Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

IDF Air Force commander applauds UAV operators

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar praises UAV operators at Palmachim Airbase for their vital role in suppressing missile fire, highlighting their effectiveness in neutralizing enemy operations.

IDF Air Force commander applauds UAV operators

Chief of Staff: 'The entire world is watching with admiration'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF’s Aerial Defense Array, commending their efforts in protecting Israeli civilians during these challenging times. 'You're a vital shield for Israel.'

Chief of Staff: 'The entire world is watching with admiration'

'UAV identified, intercept authorized'

'UAV identified, intercept authorized' | IDF publishes footage of UAV interception

Israeli Air Force continues its air defense efforts, intercepting UAVs by air defense systems, along with fighter jet operations. Watch.

'UAV identified, intercept authorized' | IDF publishes footage of UAV interception

Watch: IAF attacks Iran's F14 planes

IAF aircraft strike three Iranian F14 fighter planes in central Iran. watch.

Watch: IAF attacks Iran's F14 planes

Eliminated:

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, key coordinator between Iran and Hamas

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, commander of the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force who played a pivotal role in planning attacks against Israel, including the October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, key coordinator between Iran and Hamas

Iranian firepower severely impacted by Israeli strikes

IDF destroys over 250 missile launchers in Iran, crippling around 55% of the country’s missile-launching capabilities.

Iranian firepower severely impacted by Israeli strikes

On their way to Iran? US B-2 bombers leave Missouri airbase

US B-2 bombers, capable of striking Iran’s Fordow facility, left Missouri for Guam this morning, escorted by refueling planes, reports say.

On their way to Iran? US B-2 bombers leave Missouri airbase

Missiles launched from Iran

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded across Israel

Sirens sounded across Israel after the IDF identifies missile launches from Iran. Initial assessments say at least 10 missiles were fired.

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded across Israel

Gallant urges US to finish Iran nuclear job

In a joint op-ed with historian Niall Ferguson, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues for immediate US military intervention to destroy Iran's last key nuclear site at Fordow.

Gallant urges US to finish Iran nuclear job

Landmark SCOTUS ruling:

Landmark SCOTUS ruling: American terror victims can sue PA, PLO

In unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court enables American terror victims to sue the Palestinian Authority and PLO. The ruling reopens cases, including one where a jury awarded $655 million.

Landmark SCOTUS ruling: American terror victims can sue PA, PLO