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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.
Dozens of IAF fighter jets launch massive strike in Tehran, targeting central fuel terminal and weapons depots. Defense Minister Israel Katz: 'Tehran is burning.'
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.
Video posted online shows UAV is flying at high speed as interceptor missile ascends, then descends and precisely strikes the hostile aircraft.
Iranian media report seizure of UAV-laden trucks and vehicles allegedly used by Israeli agents. five citizens arrested for alleged collaboration with Mossad.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls on international community to support Israel’s campaign to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, warning the regime’s ambitions threaten not only Israel but global peace.
IAF jets target underground site housing cruise and surface-to-surface missiles, including launch shafts, as part of efforts to dismantle Iran’s missile array.
Standing beside a public shelter, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges Israelis to heed Home Front Command directives, stressing that reaching protected spaces saves lives. 'Guard your life, protect your body,' he stressed, quoting the Torah.
Actress Sarit Vino-Elad lost her house to an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan over Shabbat.
Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir meets with Tel Nof Airbase crews, praising their courage and precision in the ongoing strikes on Iran. 'An unprecedented achievement.'
IDF spokesman Effie Defrin updates on Israeli operation to eliminate Iranian nuclear threat, adds, 'We struck two significant targets of the Natanz nuclear facility program, dealt significant blow to existential threat presented by Iran.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a video congratulating President Trump and the US Army on their birthdays and emphasized that Israel is fighting for more than just itself.
IAF jets strike dozens of sites across Iran, eliminating nine top nuclear experts central to Iran’s nuclear weapons program and representing decades of scientific expertise.
Israeli Navy missile boat intercepts five UAVs launched from Iran since Saturday morning; IAF strikes dozens of surface-to-surface missile launchers in Iran.
IDF lifts directive to remain near shelters for now, but extends state of special emergency protection measures through Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
Senior Israeli intelligence official reveals: Iran retains around 2,000 ballistic missiles, additional strikes planned. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows: 'What they’ve felt so far is nothing compared to what’s coming.'
IDF says Iranian missile strikes may resume in the coming hours, IAF airstrikes have crippled key Iranian air defenses, enabling expanded operations over Tehran; Fordow nuclear site still untouched.
Missiles launched by Iran have killed three civilians and injured nearly 90 others in central Israel, with heavy damage reported in residential areas.
President Trump tells Barak Ravid of Axios he believes Israel's strike on Iran likely improved prospects for a US-Iran nuclear agreement, contrary to concerns it would jeopardize diplomacy. Trump states he thinks Iran now has a stronger incentive to negotiate seriously.
IDF launches strikes on Iran's Hamadan and Tabriz air bases, successfully dismantling the latter. Dozens of Iranian aerial defense targets, UAVs, and surface-to-surface missile launchers also destroyed.
PM Netanyahu addresses Iranians in a video after Operation Rising Lion, stating it clears the path for their freedom by targeting the Islamic regime's nuclear and missile threats and urging Iranians to seize this opportunity for liberation.
Iranian missile barrages targeting Israel Friday and Saturday kill one woman and injure dozensof others. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim retaliation for "Operation Rising Lion." Defense Minister vows "heavy price."
Sirens sound in Eilat, the Dead Sea, and Arava regions due to suspected drone infiltrations. IDF confirms the Air Force intercepted a drone over Eilat and two additional suspicious aerial targets over the Arava region.
After Iran's retaliatory missile strike, IDF Spokesperson urges adherence to safety guidelines, emphasizing the ongoing operation's necessity to neutralize threats.
IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin confirms that Israel struck Iran's nuclear facility in Isfahan, part of "Operation Rising Lion." The strike targeted a uranium "reconversion" site.
Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the area following the launch of a missile from Yemen. IDF says the missile fell in the area of Hebron and no interceptors were launched.
President Trump reveals that Israel’s military action followed a 60-day deadline he set for Iran to agree to a revised nuclear deal. After Iran failed to comply, Trump said he anticipated the strike. Despite tensions, the US remains open to renewed talks.
Prime Minister Netanyahu reveals order to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat was given in November 2024. IDF has begun calling up reservists, while Iran’s new IRGC chief threatens that 'the gates of hell will soon open.'
Multiple firefighting teams from the Hadera station currently battling a fire at a chicken coop in Ma'ayan Tzvi
Chief Rabbis and Torah sages urge prayer, Torah study amid security emergency
Combat Antisemitism Movement head Sacha Roytman urges global backing for Israel’s strike on Iran, warning the regime is nearing nuclear capability and fuels worldwide terror. 'This is not the time for silence. This is the time to stand with Israel.'
'There's no nice way to do it; you got to do what you got to do,' former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says to UK interviewer.
IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin confirms Israel’s strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site, revealing details of the site and warning of a prolonged campaign. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders were reportedly eliminated in the opening strike.
In this week's Torah reading: “Rise up, Hashem! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.”
IDF confirms elimination of IRGC Air Force commander, senior Air Force chain of command eliminated along with him.
US President Donald Trump responds to Israel’s strike on Iran, saying Tehran missed repeated chances to make a deal. 'They are all dead now, and it will only get worse.'
IAF continuing to intercept Iranian UAVs launched towards Israel following Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
In rare move, Mossad releases series of videos from Israeli strikes deep inside Iran, showcasing the operations of a special unit operating at the heart of Iranian territory.
Defense Minister Israel Katz briefed Friday on elimination of most of Iran’s top air force command during a strike on an underground base.
Israel destroys Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, intercepts over 100 UAVs launched by Iran. Home Front Command updates guidelines for Israeli public.
