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Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Prime Minister tells Kan News Iran strike nearly aborted, says no one—including Khamenei—is immune; emphasizes dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.

Netanyahu: 'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: We are now turning their 'ring of fire' on them

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits the IDF Intelligence Directorate. 'What we are doing here is historic—we are changing the face of the Middle East.'

Chief of Staff: We are now turning their 'ring of fire' on them

Watch:

Watch: Undercover soldiers enter store & come out with wanted terrorist

Border Police undercover forces in Judea and Samaria operated last night in the heart of the Far’a camp in the Menashe Regional Brigade, in a targeted operation to arrest the wanted terrorist.

Watch: Undercover soldiers enter store & come out with wanted terrorist

Four days after missile strike:

Four days after missile strike: Body of Bat Yam impact victim found

Four days after the direct hit on a residential city in Bat Yam, recovery workers located the body of Maria Peshkorova.

Four days after missile strike: Body of Bat Yam impact victim found

'Hunt the officials down'

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes: 'Hunt the officials down'

Major General Shlomi Binder praises successful operations against Quds Force leadership, calls for continued momentum in ongoing campaign.

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes: 'Hunt the officials down'

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: 'The far left should extend the same empathy to Jews it gives others'

Democratic Congressman from New York condemns Democratic Socialist Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for defending the chant 'globalize the Intifada.'

Ritchie Torres: 'The far left should extend the same empathy to Jews it gives others'

Report:

Report: Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

Wartime phone talks between US envoy Witkoff and Iran's Araghchi mark a rare direct diplomatic effort to ease tensions amid Israel's ongoing strikes, Reuters reports.

Report: Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

Sa'ar responds to Belgium:

Sa'ar responds to Belgium: 'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

Israeli Foreign Minister responds to Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot's call for sanctions on good made in Judea and Samaria during the conflict with Iran.

Sa'ar responds to Belgium: 'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist who attempted to fire mortar at soldiers in Gaza eliminated

Forces located and dismantled a terrorist tunnel shaft inside a residential building in Shejaiya and a 500-meter-long underground tunnel route in the area.

Watch: Terrorist who attempted to fire mortar at soldiers in Gaza eliminated

'All options are open'

Netanyahu does not rule out eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader: 'All options are open'

Netanyahu visits Soroka Medical Center after missile strike, stating "2,500 years ago, Cyrus freed the Jewish people; now the Jewish people are helping the Persian people break free."

Netanyahu does not rule out eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader: 'All options are open'

At least 10 missiles launched in Iranian attack

A launch of about ten missiles from Iran was detected. Alarms were activated in large areas of the north of the country.

At least 10 missiles launched in Iranian attack

Shock on Social Media:

Shock on Social Media: Israeli tweets used for Iranian propaganda

Several tweets by Israelis following Iran's attack on Soroka Hospital received over a million views and were distributed on Iranian channels as if to justify the attack.

Shock on Social Media: Israeli tweets used for Iranian propaganda

Footage from western Iran:

Western Iran: IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Aircraft targeted and dismantled the engineering equipment and eliminated dozens of soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces operating in the area.

Western Iran: IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

The missile's warhead held several small munitions, each one with 2.5 kg of explosives, and split apart at 7 km above the ground, and the munitions were dispersed to an 8 km radius.

IDF confirms: Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

Terror in Binyamin

Terror in Binyamin: Cattle herds poisoned, series of arson attacks

A spike in terrorist incidents in the Binyamin sector since the start of the operation in Iran, which includes the poisoning of a herd of cows, a series of arson attacks, and threatening letters by local terrorist cells.

Terror in Binyamin: Cattle herds poisoned, series of arson attacks

Knesset Speaker:

Knesset Speaker: 'This is an extreme war crime'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned the Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Knesset Speaker: 'This is an extreme war crime'

President Herzog denounces missile strike on hospital: 'War crime'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva, condemns Iranian missile strike as 'war crime,' highlighting the destruction caused by the missile and the resilience of Israeli society in the face of terror.

President Herzog denounces missile strike on hospital: 'War crime'

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva:

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva: 'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Oshri Avichzer, Deputy Mayor of Be’er Sheva, responded to the Iranian missile strike that hit Soroka Medical Center earlier this morning.

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva: 'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Home Front Command:

Home Front Command: 'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

Captain Yael of the IDF Home Front Command issued a statement today from Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, following an Iranian missile attack that struck the hospital earlier in the day.

Home Front Command: 'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

'Cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei: 'Such a person cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei: 'Such a person cannot be allowed to exist'

Watch: Rescues at site of missile strike in Ramat Gan

Footage from scene of Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan shows severe damage to buildings, with rescue efforts underway to evacuate trapped residents; 37 people suffered light injuries.

Watch: Rescues at site of missile strike in Ramat Gan

Holon:

Holon: Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Synagogue at impact site in Holon sustains damage due to missile strike, bystanders help the caretaker remove the Torah scrolls to a safe location. Watch.

Holon: Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Home Front Command tech malfunction triggers false alarm across Israel

Technical glitch in Home Front Command app causes false alarm, triggering unnecessary panic among residents in various parts of Israel; the incident is currently under investigation.

Home Front Command tech malfunction triggers false alarm across Israel

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: Khamenei will be held accountable, we will destabilize the Ayatollah regime

Defense Minister Israel Katz condemns Iran’s missile strikes on Soroka Hospital, promises Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will answer for them. 'These are war crimes of the highest order.'

Defense Min.: Khamenei will be held accountable, we will destabilize the Ayatollah regime

PM Netanyahu: 'Tehran dictators will pay the full price'

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital and civilian areas, pledging to hold Tehran accountable.

PM Netanyahu:  'Tehran dictators will pay the full price'

After Iranian missile strike:

After Iranian missile strike: Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

Samaria Regional Council calls for immediate fortification funding to be allocated to settlements in Samaria, similar to the model used for frontline communities elsewhere in Israel. 'Life of a child in Samaria is not less valuable.'

After Iranian missile strike: Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Israeli officials demanded global outrage over the Iranian missile attack that damaged Soroka Hospital earlier today.

President Herzog: 'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Houthi leader survives Israeli assassination attempt, seriously injured

Days after the attack, reports confirm leader of Houthi rebel forces in Yemen survived an Israeli strike but sustained serious injuries.

Houthi leader survives Israeli assassination attempt, seriously injured

Watch:

Watch: Iranian missile slams into Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva

Iranian missile hits Be'er Sheva's Soroka Hospital, causing extensive damage to various areas.

Watch: Iranian missile slams into Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva

Maryland man charged after sending dozens of threats to Jewish organizations

Federal authorities arrest Clift A. Seferlis for sending "numerous" antisemitic threats to Jewish institutions since March 2024. Seferlis has admitted sending the intimidating mail.

Maryland man charged after sending dozens of threats to Jewish organizations

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: In Iran, they know the game is over

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on the campaign against Iran: "An Iranian regime without nuclear capabilities is still a threat; nuclear remnants without an Iranian regime—the danger is gone."

Zvi Yehezkeli: In Iran, they know the game is over

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who carried out Samaria attack

Engineering forces operate in village of Einabus to demolish the home of terrorist Samer Hussein, who carried out a shooting attack at the Gitti Avisar junction on November 29, 2024, injuring nine Israelis.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who carried out Samaria attack

Amid Iran operation

US evacuates diplomats in Israel amid Iran operation

The US has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats from its Israeli embassy amid heightened Israel-Iran hostilities and President Trump's warnings of potential direct US involvement.

US evacuates diplomats in Israel amid Iran operation

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

Israel Air Force launches wave of strikes in Tehran and other areas in Iran, a day after attacking a centrifuge production site in the capital. IDF spokesperson publishes evacuation warning for Arak-Khondab area.

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

European foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

European foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu surges as Bennett loses ground

Amid the war with Iran, Likud emerges as the leading party, while Bennett's support declines.

Poll: Netanyahu surges as Bennett loses ground

Putin speaks out:

Putin speaks out: Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security

Russian President speaks out about the tensions between Iran and Israel, states Iranian society is consolidating amidst Israeli air strikes and stresses the need for a resolution ensuring both Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and Israel's unconditional security.

Putin speaks out: Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel

A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.

Diplomatic source: Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel

Missiles launched from Iran

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded throughout Israel

Sirens sounded across the country after five missiles fired from Iran. No reports of injuries.

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded throughout Israel

Hostage families to Trump:

Hostage families to Trump: Seize Iran crisis as opportunity for comprehensive deal

Families of 53 Gaza hostages implore President Trump to secure their loved ones' release amid escalating Middle East tensions, stress the urgency of seizing the current moment while Iran and Hamas are weakened.

Hostage families to Trump: Seize Iran crisis as opportunity for comprehensive deal