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Investigation:

Investigation: Who leaked Iran attack plans to Israeli TV?

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the security establishment has opened an investigation after the planned timing of the Iran strike was reportedly leaked to media.

Investigation: Who leaked Iran attack plans to Israeli TV?

IDF

IDF: Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

The IAF has destroyed most of the key assets of the Internal Security Forces and the Basij in the strategic Ilam province.

IDF: Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

Unknown attackers fire at US consulate in Toronto after a week of shootings at synagogues and Jewish institutions in the city.

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

Bnei Brak:

Bnei Brak yeshiva high school shuttered after violating wartime guidelines

Education Ministry orders closure of Ponevezh Yeshiva High School after it was caught holding educational activities in violation of the 'special state of emergency on the home front.'

Bnei Brak yeshiva high school shuttered after violating wartime guidelines

Watch:

Watch: IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah launchers and terrorists preparing to launch missiles toward Israeli territory.

Watch: IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

Security official

Security official: Half of the Missiles from Iran had cluster warheads

A security source reveals that about half of the missiles launched from Iran since the beginning of the war had a cluster warhead.

Security official: Half of the Missiles from Iran had cluster warheads

Why didn't an alarm sound?

Why didn't an alarm sound? IDF investigates central Israel siren failure

IDF probe found two failed interceptions allowed missiles from Lebanon to hit central Israel without alerts, lightly injuring civilians.

Why didn't an alarm sound? IDF investigates central Israel siren failure

Ramadan event

Mamdani introduced at Ramadan event by extremist who called to bomb Tel Aviv

New York City Mayor attends event at Staten Island Mosque, where he was introduced by Abdullah Akl, who called on Hamas to "strike Tel Aviv" and for "Intifada."

Mamdani introduced at Ramadan event by extremist who called to bomb Tel Aviv

'They can't take our spirit'

The powerful message from the scene of the disaster: 'They can't take our spirit'

Smadar Katz who lost her husband in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, sent a message of resilience while meeting the Israeli and German Foreign Ministers at the scene.

The powerful message from the scene of the disaster: 'They can't take our spirit'

'Who trains my hands for war'

'Who trains my hands for war': US War Secretary cites Psalms at the Pentagon

Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded his press conference by quoting Psalm 144 and prayed for the success of the US military.

'Who trains my hands for war': US War Secretary cites Psalms at the Pentagon

War Sec. Hegseth:

War Sec. Hegseth: Israel isn't pulling the US, President Trump is leading this

US officials briefed on strikes against Iran. Hegseth said, 'Trump won’t let Iran go nuclear,' while Caine praised soldiers’ sacrifices and ongoing military efforts.

War Sec. Hegseth: Israel isn't pulling the US, President Trump is leading this

Right-wing activist's tweet erased without explanation

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel claims a tweet he posted on X was removed without explanation, and says the deletion resulted from organized reporting by left-wing activists.

Right-wing activist's tweet erased without explanation

ISA chief's brother to be released to house arrest

A judge at the Beersheba District Court ordered Betzalel Zini released to house arrest. The State Prosecution is expected to appeal the decision.

ISA chief's brother to be released to house arrest

Watch:

Watch: Quick thinking Hatzalah volunteer saves choking child in Boro Park

Footage from the Borough Park neighborhood in Brooklyn captures moments of fear that turned into a miracle thanks to the exceptionally quick response of a local Hatzalah volunteer.

Watch: Quick thinking Hatzalah volunteer saves choking child in Boro Park

Amazon blocks Israeli orders due to wartime flight cancellations

Due to the prolonged fighting and flight cancellations to Israel, Amazon decided to block orders from Israeli customers to prevent delays and complaints.

Amazon blocks Israeli orders due to wartime flight cancellations

Two arrested for ISIS bombing plot at Mamdani's residence

Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses following an attempted bombing outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion. The incident occurred on Saturday amid an anti-Islam protest.

Two arrested for ISIS  bombing plot at Mamdani's residence

Modi’in Illit family celebrates the birth of their 21st child

Modi’in Illit family celebrates the birth of their 21st child, all born as singletons. The eldest child is only 22, meaning the family has added nearly one child per year over two decades.

Modi’in Illit family celebrates the birth of their 21st child

US to Iranians:

US to Iranians: 'You can't hide'

US military released footage showing missile launchers in Iran hidden in tunnels and wooded areas moments before being destroyed by precision airstrikes.

US to Iranians: 'You can't hide'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Our main objective is to enable Iranians to throw off tyranny'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday evening was briefed by Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov, on the healthcare system's activities during the campaign.

Netanyahu: 'Our main objective is to enable Iranians to throw off tyranny'

Hilltop home demolished after first day occupied

Border Police and Civil Administration forces raided the Shirat Zion homestead north of Kedumim and demolished the Malkiel family home just one day after they moved in.

Hilltop home demolished after first day occupied

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

President Aoun's proposal includes stopping Israeli strikes across the country and the collection of weapons in Hezbollah strongholds by the Lebanese army.

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

Canadian MP slams PM Carney over Iran war stance

Canadian MP Melissa Lantsman, co-deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney for retracting support for the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

Canadian MP slams PM Carney over Iran war stance

Watch:

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian missile launcher

CENTCOM publishes footage of its forces destroying an Iranian missile launcher: "The Iranian regime can try to hide their missile launchers, but US forces won’t stop looking."

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian missile launcher

US declares:

US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The US designates the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization, citing violence against civilians and alleged ties to Iran.

US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players who face safety fears at home after remaining silent during the anthem at the Asian Cup.

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players

Bahrain:

Bahrain: One killed in Iranian strike on residential building in Manama

At least one person killed and several others injured after an Iranian strike hit a residential building in Bahrain’s capital, Manama.

Bahrain: One killed in Iranian strike on residential building in Manama

After his son was wounded

Smotrich on his wounded son: At the hospital, we learned of the miracle

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich spoke about his son, Benaya Hebron, who was wounded in a mortar attack on the Lebanese border.

Smotrich on his wounded son: At the hospital, we learned of the miracle

Morton Klein:

Morton Klein: Mojtaba Khamenei rise shows Iran's ideology unchanged

ZOA president says Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment proves Tehran remains committed to radical Islamist ideology and hostility toward the US, Europe, and Israel.

Morton Klein: Mojtaba Khamenei rise shows Iran's ideology unchanged

Trump

Trump: 'The war is pretty much complete'

United States President Donald Trump said in an interview that the war is progressing faster than initial estimates and that it is "pretty much complete."

Trump: 'The war is pretty much complete'

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

President Isaac Herzog held a Zoom call with leaders of the Canadian Jewish community after a series of antisemitic shooting attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, and businesses in Toronto.

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

'Plenty more targets'

Watch: IDF strikes six regime airfields in Iran

Military says Israeli jets struck six Iranian airfields, destroying aircraft and degrading defenses as Israel expands operations against the regime.

Watch: IDF strikes six regime airfields in Iran

Education Ministry: No school classes until at least Sunday

The defensive guidelines of the IDF Home Front Command remain unchanged until Saturday night, and the education minister announced that schools will not reopen.

Education Ministry: No school classes until at least Sunday

Report:

Report: Lebanon proposed direct negotiations with Israel

According to Axios, Lebanon proposed direct talks with Israel through the Trump administration as war escalates, but US and Israeli officials respond with skepticism.

Report: Lebanon proposed direct negotiations with Israel

Federal complaint:

Federal complaint: NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Federal complaint says two Pennsylvania men inspired by ISIS threw homemade explosive devices at protesters outside New York City mayor’s residence.

Federal complaint: NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Hezbollah claims

Hezbollah claims: 'We struck the enemy's satellite communications station'

The terrorist organization claimed that in its latest rocket barrage it targeted an IDF “satellite communications station." The Israeli Air Force destroyed the launchers shortly after the rockets were fired.

Hezbollah claims: 'We struck the enemy's satellite communications station'

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities: IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

IAF strikes dozens of Iranian military sites, including an IRGC UAV headquarters used to launch drones toward Israel.

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities: IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN, including a young Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by Iranian regime forces.

Amb. Danon hosts four Iranian women at the UN

Trump calls for asylum

Fears grow for Iranian women’s soccer team after anthem protest

Iran’s women’s soccer team faces safety fears after remaining silent during the anthem at the Asian Cup, prompting Trump to urge Australia to grant asylum.

Fears grow for Iranian women’s soccer team after anthem protest

No warning

No warning: Rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, 4 hurt

Sirens sounded in the center and the lowlands following firing from Lebanon - without prior warning. Residents in these areas report the sounds of loud explosions.

No warning: Rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, 4 hurt

Defense Minister in the North

Defense Minister in the North: 'Opportunity to strike Hezbollah'

The Minister of Defense was informed of the assassination of the commander of Hezbollah's "Naser" unit and of the massive movement of over a million Lebanese who abandoned the southern part of the country.

Defense Minister in the North: 'Opportunity to strike Hezbollah'