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Report:

Report: US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

US intelligence assessments indicate Iran’s leadership remains in control and is not at risk of collapse despite US and Israeli strikes.

Report: US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Gulf states and condemning threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran denounces the move as a “blatant misuse" of the body.

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

Reports:

Reports: Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Iranian state media reports drone strikes on several checkpoints in Tehran, killing at least 10 security personnel and Basij members.

Reports: Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Pardons Department

Pardons Department: Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

An opinion from the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice states that there is doubt about the President's authority to pardon Netanyahu and warns of a breach of public trust.

Pardons Department: Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

'Weak and pathetic'

'Weak and pathetic': Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Trump debated Herzog's claim that he needs to wait for a legal opinion before pardoning the Prime Minister and said that he alone has to decide on the matter.

'Weak and pathetic': Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

The court acquitted Asaf Shmuelevich of espionage offenses after determining that he was not responsible for his actions due to insanity.

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

Residents in northern Israel were urged to remain near protected spaces following alerts from security officials. At the same time, messages warning of a possible rocket launch from Lebanon circulated widely.

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

An FBI bulletin warned Iran could launch drones from a vessel near California if the US strikes the regime, though officials say details remain unclear.

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner: 'Be safe out there, strike hard'

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

American pilot's message to Israeli partner: 'Be safe out there, strike hard'

Danon to UNSC

Danon to UNSC: 'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells the Security Council: "Hezbollah is not attacking Israel to protect Lebanon or to protect Lebanese citizens. It is acting to serve the Iranian regime's agenda."

Danon to UNSC: 'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Watch

Watch: Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

Dozens of fighter jets completed additional waves of strikes in Tehran and western Iran.

Watch: Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

'We could do a lot worse'

Trump sends new threat to Iran: 'We could do a lot worse'

President Donald Trump said strikes have crippled Iran’s military and warned the campaign could intensify as operations continue.

Trump sends new threat to Iran: 'We could do a lot worse'

Home Front Command Chief:

Home Front Command Chief: Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

Home Front Command chief thanks Israeli civilians for resilience, urges strict adherence to safety instructions amid sirens and ongoing fighting.

Home Front Command Chief: Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

Maple mix-up?

Maple mix-up? Israeli pancake chain faces massive lawsuit

A lawsuit seeking 2.5 million shekels claims diners were misled by maple-flavored syrup served as 'maple,' while the chain’s owner says no customers ever complained.

Maple mix-up? Israeli pancake chain faces massive lawsuit

Spain 'permanently' withdraws ambassador to Israel

Spanish government eliminates position of ambassador to Israel in escalation of its opposition to the wars against Hamas and Iran.

Spain 'permanently' withdraws ambassador to Israel

Beit Shemesh Disaster:

Beit Shemesh Disaster: Cohen family devastated in an instant

The siren sounded, the family went down to the shelter - then the missile struck. The father and mother were killed, and the family now needs the support of the public.

Beit Shemesh Disaster: Cohen family devastated in an instant

Report

Report: These are the injuries of Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Questions are mounting over the condition and functioning of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader who was recently chosen to head the ayatollahs’ regime.

Report: These are the injuries of Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Trump:

Trump: 'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

President Trump tells Axios campaign against Iran is ahead of schedule and may end soon.

Trump: 'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

CENTCOM Chief:

CENTCOM Chief: Operation delivering 'devastating combat power' against Iran

US commander says over 5,500 targets and dozens of ships hit in Iran as American forces claim air superiority during Operation Epic Fury.

CENTCOM Chief: Operation delivering 'devastating combat power' against Iran

Van driver plows through White House barricade

Driver arrested after driving through security barricade near the presidential residence in Washington DC.

Van driver plows through White House barricade

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: Troops spot terrorists on the ground, IAF eliminates them

IDF troops operating in Lebanon identified terrorists entering a structure and guided aircraft to eliminate them.

Footage from Lebanon: Troops spot terrorists on the ground, IAF eliminates them

Regime Sports Minister:

Regime Sports Minister: Iran will not participate in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister says his country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be played in the US, after the elimination of Supreme Leader and amid continued strikes on the country.

Regime Sports Minister: Iran will not participate in World Cup

Metula resident: 'We're like sitting ducks'

Tamira Lang, resident of Metula who remained even when her community evacuated, warns northern settlements are in danger without a buffer zone. 'People simply won't stay here.'

Metula resident: 'We're like sitting ducks'

'Target is down': IAF intercepts Hezbollah UAVs

IDF publishes footage of Hezbollah UAV being intercepted. 'There’s an explosion, the target is down.'

'Target is down': IAF intercepts Hezbollah UAVs

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

Toronto Synagogue Shooting: 'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

Toronto Synagogue Shooting: 'Living our lives is the best revenge'

Chief of Staff warns: In Iran, no one is immune

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Tel Nof Airbase, speaking with personnel. 'You are achieving results that few armies in the world knows how to achieve.'

Chief of Staff warns: In Iran, no one is immune

Israel Dog Unit trains for disaster in northern Israel

At a simulated building collapse site, Israel Dog Unit teams trained rescue dogs to locate people trapped under rubble, strengthening search-and-rescue capabilities amid ongoing Iranian missile fire.

Israel Dog Unit trains for disaster in northern Israel

Herzog visits United Hatzalah:

Herzog visits United Hatzalah headquarters: I have great faith in the silent majority

'We are all sitting together in shelters, and these missiles do not distinguish between us, we must emerge from this war far more united,' President Isaac Herzog says during United Hatzalah visit.

Herzog visits United Hatzalah headquarters: I have great faith in the silent majority

Defense Minister: Iran’s leadership 'fleeing like rats into tunnels'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says operation against Iran will continue without time limits, as Israeli and US forces intensify strikes on Revolutionary Guard and Basij targets across the country.

Defense Minister: Iran’s leadership 'fleeing like rats into tunnels'

Researcher reveals:

Researcher reveals: How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

Arab world researcher Idit Bar warns against despair over a long campaign against the regime in Tehran and shows how automated accounts are being used to wear down the Israeli public.

Researcher reveals: How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

New town founded in Samaria

'Eival' founded on Samaria's Mount Ebal, as part of plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

New town founded in Samaria

Communications Minister:

Communications Minister: Ban Attorney General from attending government meetings

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi discusses Draft Law legislation, says haredi parties responsible for delay, must decide what they wish to do.

Communications Minister: Ban Attorney General from attending government meetings

Iran promises: We'll attack economic institutions

Iranian forces announce that US- and Israeli-affiliated banks and economic institutions in the Middle East will now be targeted.

Iran promises: We'll attack economic institutions

IDF reinforces northern front, moves Golani Brigade from south

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders reinforcement of Northern Command sector, transfer of the Golani Brigade following situational assessment.

IDF reinforces northern front, moves Golani Brigade from south

Six killed in Switzerland bus blaze

At least six killed, three injured, after bus goes up in flames in Switzerland; police investigating.

Six killed in Switzerland bus blaze

Weather shift ahead:

Weather shift ahead: Heat, haze, then storms expected across Israel

After an unusually warm and dry February, forecasters warn that a complex weather system is approaching Israel, bringing heatwave conditions, strong winds, and later widespread rain and thunderstorms with possible flooding.

Weather shift ahead: Heat, haze, then storms expected across Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut, Tyre

IDF carries out a new wave of airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahieh district targeting Hezbollah command centers and weapons facilities, a day after striking another Hezbollah command site in the Tyre area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut, Tyre

Iranian official: We are prepared for a ten-year war

General Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says his country continues to produce missiles, will bring in secret weapons if needed.

Iranian official: We are prepared for a ten-year war

At MWC Barcelona:

At MWC Barcelona: AI glasses promise real-time translation in 87 languages

Arutz Sheva - Israel National News visits the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where companies showcased new AI-driven technologies, including ultra-light smart glasses capable of translating speech and visual text in dozens of languages.

At MWC Barcelona: AI glasses promise real-time translation in 87 languages

Watch:

Watch: Israelis beaten unconscious in California

Lior Zehavi and Daniel Levi were forced to the ground and beaten by three assailants outside a restaurant after they were overheard speaking Hebrew.

Watch: Israelis beaten unconscious in California