Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda
The summit had originally intended to deal primarily with the Ukraine war but has changed its agenda with the beginning of Operation Rising Lion.
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2,300 km from Israel
IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft 2,300 km from Israel
The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.
Lapid backs Netanyahu on Iran:
Lapid backs Netanyahu on Iran: ‘We had no choice but to strike’
Opposition leader says Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror sponsorship left Israel no alternative to military action.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'
IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.
Reports in Iran:
Reports in Iran: Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings
Official Iranian media reported that Israel carried out car bombings in the capital. A total of 128 are reported dead since the start of the Israeli campaign, including 14 scientists.
Trump:
Trump: 'Iran and Israel will make a deal'
Citing past diplomatic achievements, President Trump predicts imminent peace between Israel and Iran.
Six murdered, including two children, in Iranian missile strike on central Israel
Sirens across central Israel due to wave of missiles from Iran and Yemen, severe destruction at scenes in Bat Yam and Rehovot. Six murdered, 140 injured, and over 7 remain unaccounted for.
Sirens in most of the country
Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, IDF working to intercept
A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter
A young man from the Bedouin community was caught on video violently preventing a person with a disability from entering a protected area during the missile attack from Iran.
Following Katz's warnings
Following Katz's warnings: Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital
IAF jets struck targets in Tehran, including an international airport, air defense systems, and IRGC buildings.
UK tells citizens not to travel to Israel
British government advises its citizens against traveling to Israel while the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.
PM in Bat Yam:
PM in Bat Yam: 'Imagine if Iran had 20,000 of these missiles'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the scene of the Iranian missile strike in the city of Bat Yam, where six people were killed. Netanyahu received a briefing from the forces operating at the scene, while rescue efforts continue to try to locate three missing people.
Moldova:
In wake of Middle East war: Dozens of Jewish graves desecrated in Moldova’s capital
Jewish graves desecrated and antisemitic graffiti painted on synagogue in Chisinau raise serious concern within Moldova’s Jewish community. Chief Rabbi Pinchas Zaltzman urges authorities to take immediate action to curb rising wave of antisemitism in the country.
New York:
New York: Drunk driver hits four pedestrians, including children
A serious accident occurred on Saturday night in Monsey, New York, where a drunk driver struck a group of four haredi pedestrians — including children.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: 'We're not stopping the attacks for a moment'
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin delivers address noting the IAF's accomplishments in Iran and how the Home Front's Directives to seek shelter during Iran's attacks saved lives.
Watch:
Watch: Strike on Iran's nuclear headquarters in Tehran
Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.
Watch:
Watch: Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest
Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,
National Security Council:
National Security Council warns: Don't enter Israel from Sinai or Jordan
The National Security Council has issued a message to Israeli citizens abroad, warning of significant danger in attempting to enter Israel via overland routes from Jordan and Sinai while Ben Gurion Airport remains closed.
Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation
In light of the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, this week's hearing on the government's intention to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has been postponed.
Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit following launch of Operation Rising Lion
Daniel Hagari among reservists returning to support the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit after the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a move made at the request of Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.
Iranian missile attack:
Pipelines and conveyance lines damaged at Haifa facility in Iranian missile attack
Bazan company reports that the missile attack damaged pipelines and transmission lines at the company's compound in Haifa. The refining facilities are operating, but other facilities have been shut down.
Israel’s covert drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep inside Iran
Israeli drones disable Iranian defenses ahead of F‑35 strikes, highlighting Israel’s expanding use of off-the-shelf technology in clandestine warfare and marking one of the deepest incursions into Iranian territory to date.
Watch:
Watch: Holocaust survivor rescued from rubble after Rehovot missile strike
Home Front Command forces rescued a Holocaust survivor from a collapsed building in Rehovot. His son embraced the rescuers, thanking them emotionally for saving his father’s life.
IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents
The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, has issued the IDF's first evacuation warning to Iranian residents telling them to remove themselves from all weapons factories in Iran,
Weizmann Institute:
Multiple buildings at Weizmann Institute damaged in Iranian attack, lab catches fire
The Weizmann Institute of Science reports that several buildings on its campus sustained damage during the early morning missile barrage launched by Iran toward central Israel.
Half building collapsed:
Half the building fell: Elderly people cried for help from 5th floor
Six people, including an 8-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, were killed by a missile strike in a residential neighborhood. 35 people are still missing.
Home Front Command Head:
Survivor rescued from rubble in Rehovot, says Home Front Command Head
Delivering a situational update Sunday morning following the Iranian attack in Bat Yam, where several people were murdered, Home Front Command Head underscores the critical importance of following Home Front Command directives.
Trump:
Trump: 'US will come down on Iran as never before if they attack us'
US President says America had nothing to do with the latest IDF airstrikes in Iran, warns of dire consequences if Iran strikes at any American assets in the Middle East.
Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza
Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.
Israeli officials:
Israeli officials: Iran operation to span weeks, US approves
Israel's operation against Iran is projected to last "weeks, not days," with implicit US approval, according to White House and Israeli officials.
'Alpha on target - Strike'
'Alpha on target - Strike' |Watch: IAF combat helicopters down Iranian drones
IAF attack helicopters intercepted Iranian drones that were en route to strike Israel.
Two suspected of Iranian-directed security offences
The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court issued a 30-day gag order regarding a sensitive security-related case involving Iran.
Several drones infiltrate northern and southern Israel
IAF intercepts three drones in southern Israel. Sirens sound in northern Israel as well.
Officials confirm:
Officials confirm: Israel requested US assistance in eliminating Iranian nuclear threat
Israeli officials say US involvement is essential to neutralising Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.
Watch:
Watch: Military parade in Washington to celebrate US Army 250th anniversary
President Trump participates in the grand military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
Israeli official:
Israeli official: Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits
The source made clear that the conflict would only conclude if Iran either voluntarily dismantles its nuclear program or if Israel succeeds in permanently preventing its revival.
In opening strike:
IDF eliminated over 20 senior Iranian commanders in opening strike
Gholam-Reza Marhabi, Iran’s top intelligence officer, and Mohammad Bagheri, commander of the IRGC’s missile array, named among figures killed in Israel's Operation Rising Lion.
Tehran is burning
Tehran is burning: Significant strike in Iran's capital
Dozens of IAF fighter jets launch massive strike in Tehran, targeting central fuel terminal and weapons depots. Defense Minister Israel Katz: 'Tehran is burning.'
Trump: Israel-Iran war 'should end'
US President Donald Trump says Israel-Iran war 'should end,' following a call with Russian President Putin; Iran cancels planned nuclear talks with the US in Oman, citing Israel’s military actions.
Unique footage: Iranian UAV intercepted over Galilee Panhandle
Video posted online shows UAV is flying at high speed as interceptor missile ascends, then descends and precisely strikes the hostile aircraft.
