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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

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