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President Trump:

President Trump: We're not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking for total victory

Trump addresses Iran tensions, nuclear deal failure, and potential US-Israel strike, emphasizing the need for a complete victory and warning against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

President Trump: We're not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking for total victory

Over 20 targets struck:

Over 20 targets struck: IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF completes series of strikes in Tehran, striking over 20 military targets, including nuclear weapons development project sites and missile production sites belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tehran.

Over 20 targets struck: IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: IAF targets Iran’s military infrastructure in ongoing strikes

Brigadier General Effie Defrin outlines IAF strikes on Iranian military targets aimed at neutralizing an existential threat to Israel.

IDF Spokesman: IAF targets Iran’s military infrastructure in ongoing strikes

IAF strikes Iranian site used to manufacture anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets — guided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate — struck a site used for the production of anti-tank missiles

IAF strikes Iranian site used to manufacture anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon: MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Former Trump chief strategist says the President has been consistent in his position that Iran cannot get nukes and even many Republican isolationists will trust his judgement on Iran.

Steve Bannon: MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Since start of Iran op:

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies since start of Iran op

The IAF’s aerial refueling aircraft support these fighter jets, conducting dozens of sorties and performing over 600 aerial refuelings in the skies of the Middle East thus far.

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies since start of Iran op

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Iran launches 2 ballistic missiles at Israel

Sirens sound in Tel Aviv and central Israel in latest missile attack from Iran.

Iran launches 2 ballistic missiles at Israel

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

IDF Chief of Staff stresses proactive defense strategy and commitment to hostage return in ongoing Gaza operations.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

Despite closed airspace:

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

At least three Iranian government aircraft left the country despite the airspace being closed.

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

'I say good luck'

Trump responds to Khamenei's refusal to surrender: 'I say good luck'

US President says 'nobody knows what I'm going to do' when asked if he will strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

Trump responds to Khamenei's refusal to surrender: 'I say good luck'

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria, apprehends terrorists

IDF forces conduct extensive raids in northern Samaria, arresting suspects, seizing weapons, and disrupting terrorist activities in multiple areas, including Shechem and Qalqilya.

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria, apprehends terrorists

Erdogan claims Iran has right to defend itself from Israel

Foreign Minister Sa'ar says it is 'deeply ironic' the Turkish president, 'who does not hide his imperialist ambitions,' claims 'to speak in the name of morality and international law.'

Erdogan claims Iran has right to defend itself from Israel

Massive destruction scenario drill held in Binyamin

The Binyamin Regional Council conducted a large-scale drill simulating a direct missile strike, in coordination with the IDF, police, and fire services.

Massive destruction scenario drill held in Binyamin

Contact Mossad

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair: contact Mossad

In a post on X, the IDF Farsi-language spokesperson encouraged Iranians facing difficult circumstances to contact Mossad, saying, 'Maybe-maybe you'll find a new way to improve your situation there.'

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair: contact Mossad

Conditions not met

Israel rejects request to renew negotiations with Hamas, conditions not met

Mediators approached Israel with a request to send a delegation to talks about a hostage and ceasefire deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, but an Israeli official claims the conditions have not yet been met.

Israel rejects request to renew negotiations with Hamas, conditions not met

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

Iran's Supreme Leader continues to defy US President Donald Trump as the IAF continues to destroy his military power.

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

IDF responds: We're prepared for any scenario

IDF spokesman addresses concerns over shortage of Arrow missiles, following intense missile strikes from Iran. 'We're prepared and ready to handle any scenario.'

IDF responds: We're prepared for any scenario

IDF relaxes restrictions for Israeli home front

Starting Wednesday, June 18th, the Home Front Command will implement new defensive guidelines, adjusting areas to Limited and Partial Activity.

IDF relaxes restrictions for Israeli home front

Missile strike in Bat Yam:

Bat Yam missile: Family who came to Israel for medical care killed by missile

Family of 7-year-old Nastya, who had leukemia, immigrated to Israel for medical treatment, but were killed by the Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam.

Bat Yam missile: Family who came to Israel for medical care killed by missile

Police block anti-Israel tourists from entering Israel

The Israel Police have prevented two foreign tourists from entering the country after receiving intelligence indicating their involvement in planned anti-Israel activities.

Police block anti-Israel tourists from entering Israel

Christian leaders to Trump:

Christian leaders to Trump: Stand with Iranian people, support regime change

Israel Allies Foundation, ACLI, and Christian leaders unite to urge US President Trump to take decisive action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support the Iranian people in their fight for freedom.

Christian leaders to Trump: Stand with Iranian people, support regime change

Watch:

Watch: Bedouins steal fuel from buses damaged by missile

The police arrested two minors after they were seen siphoning fuel from buses damaged by an Iranian missile strike.

Watch: Bedouins steal fuel from buses damaged by missile

Ahead of more IDF strikes in Iran:

Defense Minister Katz issues stern warning ahead of more IDF strikes in Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'a tornado is sweeping over Tehran' as IDF prepares for additional strikes against Iranian targets.

Defense Minister Katz issues stern warning ahead of more IDF strikes in Iran

Iran's largest crypto exchange loses $48M in cyberattack

A hacker group associated with Israel claimed responsibility for the attack and warned that Iranians leaving their assets near those of the IRGC would put those assets at risk.

Iran's largest crypto exchange loses $48M in cyberattack

Report:

Khamenei in worst mental state due to Israeli strikes, report says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in his most difficult mental state ever due to Israeli attacks, has reportedly been moved to secret, fortified bunker with his family.

Khamenei in worst mental state due to Israeli strikes, report says

After hearing explosions:

Jerusalem residents question whether to enter shelters after hearing explosions

Jerusalem residents seek clarification from Home Front Command after hearing explosions with no sirens sounding.

Jerusalem residents question whether to enter shelters after hearing explosions

Bezeq to connect thousands of public shelters across Israel to the internet

Bezeq begins nationwide initiative to connect thousands of public shelters to the internet, ensuring residents in protected areas stay connected and have access to essential digital services.

Bezeq to connect thousands of public shelters across Israel to the internet

First flight returning Israelis from Larnaca lands in Israel

Operation 'Safe Return' underway as first flight from Cyprus lands at Ben Gurion Airport; ten flights and two cruise ships to bring back thousands of Israelis stranded abroad.

First  flight returning Israelis from Larnaca lands in Israel

Near Tehran:

IDF strikes centrifuge and missile component facilities near Tehran

In major overnight operation, over 50 IAF jets strike Iranian nuclear and missile production sites, including centrifuge manufacturing facility in Tehran.

IDF strikes centrifuge and missile component facilities near Tehran

Amid sale negotiations

Trump grants TikTok 90-day lifeline amidst sale negotiations

President Trump issues a 90-day extension for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer, marking the app's third reprieve from a looming ban based on national security concerns.

Trump grants TikTok 90-day lifeline amidst sale negotiations

Overnight

IAF conducts overnight strikes in Tehran

IDF announces that the IAF is conducting strikes in Tehran. According to reports in Iran, Israel targeted Imam Hussein University, which is linked to the Revolutionary Guards. Earlier, Iran fired 25 missiles in two salvos.

IAF conducts overnight strikes in Tehran

Kremlin urges diplomacy:

Kremlin urges diplomacy: Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'

Russia's Foreign Ministry denounces Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites as "illegal" and a threat to global security, urging diplomacy to resolve the nuclear dispute.

Kremlin urges diplomacy: Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'

Rabbi David Yosef clarifies:

Rabbi David Yosef clarifies: Shabbat flights - only for life-threatening emergencies

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef, responds to El Al’s inquiry, states that rescue flights on Shabbat are only permitted in cases of immediate danger to life.

Rabbi David Yosef clarifies: Shabbat flights - only for life-threatening emergencies

Diplomatic halt

Diplomatic halt: US Embassies in Israel close due to security

State Department announces the closure of US Embassy branches in Israel from Wednesday to Friday due to the security situation and in compliance with local guidance.

Diplomatic halt: US Embassies in Israel close due to security

Second time in one night

Second time in one night: 10 missiles fired from Iran towards Israel

Second barrage of ten missiles detected from Iran. Earlier, around 15 missiles launched from Iran, most of them intercepted.

Second time in one night: 10 missiles fired from Iran towards Israel

Report:

Report: Iran poised to strike US bases after any attack

The New York Times reports that Iran has readied missiles for potential strikes on US bases should America join Israel's conflict.

Report: Iran poised to strike US bases after any attack

Anti-terror raid:

Anti-terror raid in Jenin area: 5 apprehended, plots foiled

Israeli forces apprehend five terrorists in Jenin, Far'a, and Tamun, acting on Shin Bet intelligence. The operations thwart planned attacks, dismantle a terror network involved in financing and weapons, and nab explosive manufacturers.

Anti-terror raid in Jenin area: 5 apprehended, plots foiled

National Security Adv:

National Security Adv: Iran op. won't end before Fordow is struck

National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says he does not know if the US will participate in the operation in Iran, but 'the plan is blue and white, including all elements of the offensive.'

National Security Adv: Iran op. won't end before Fordow is struck

3 missiles launched at Israel

A number of missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, some were intercepted and one fell in an open area. American THAAD batteries participated in the interception.

3 missiles launched at Israel