Senior analyst:
Senior analyst: Iranians attempted to hack my phone using fake message
Channel 12's Ehud Yaari says he received message allegedly from Iranian hacker, offering solution to Gaza war. 'Someone in Iran put serious effort into this.'
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IDF intelligence chief:
IDF intelligence chief: Israel fighting 'existential campaign' against Iran
Intelligence Directorate on high alert and fully prepared, Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder says, stressing strike against Iran a critical step in neutralizing a growing existential threat.
Mossad established explosive drone base — in the heart of Iran
Israeli security source reveals: How the IDF and Mossad carried out an operation deep inside Iran.
Naftali Bennett: Israel struck Iran at 'last possible moment'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett praises Israel’s strike on Iran as crucial act of self-defense, warning Tehran was nearing possession of ten nuclear warheads.
Amid security crisis:
Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer amid security crisis
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructs all haredi institutions to suspend studies; Rabbi David Stav calls for private Shabbat prayers due to the national emergency. Both urge full adherence to Home Front Command directives to protect lives.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli Air Force fighter jets heading out for the strikes in Iran
IDF releases footage of aircraft, pilots, as they take off to strike key Iranian targets in Operation Rising Lion.
IDF spokesman:
IDF spokesman: Iranian response has begun, 100 UAVs launched towards Israel
Israeli sources warn of an imminent and extended Iranian retaliation, possibly involving hundreds of ballistic missiles in a sustained response, following Israel's preemptive strike on Iranian targets.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Senior Iranian commanders eliminated in strike on nuclear sites
IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin confirms elimination of top Iranian military leaders, strikes on nuclear facilities, revealing Iran was advancing a covert nuclear weapons program.
Iranian TV: IRGC Commander eliminated
Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that IRGC Commander Hossein Salami was eliminated in a strike. Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri also eliminated. Khamenei himself is alive.
Herzog:
Herzog: Iran seeks Israel’s destruction - we will defend ourselves
President Isaac Herzog comments on Operation Rising Lion, calling it a necessary response to Iran’s existential threat and emphasizes Israel’s right to self-defense.
Operation Rising Lion:
IDF reveals secret Iranian nuclear weapons program as Operation Rising Lion begins
The IDF reveals new intelligence showing Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability, with secret efforts to develop all weapon components accelerating in recent months.
Danon to UN:
Danon to UN: Support Israel’s fight against Iran’s nuclear and terror threat
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN urges UN Secretary-General and Security Council to support Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.
Watch:
Watch: Shofar blasts at the Western Wall
Worshippers who were at the Western Wall plaza when news of the Israeli attack on Iran was made public recited Psalms and blew the shofar.
Chief of Staff on Iran operation:
Chief of Staff on Iran operation: We are at the point of no return
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues statement after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in Iran: "This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us."
Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed
Following the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, Israel announces the closure of its airspace and the evacuation of Ben Gurion Airport.
Head of Home Front Command:
Head of Home Front Command: We are strong and prepared to defend the State of Israel
Commander of the Home Front Command in statement after launch of Operation Rising Lion: We anticipate widespread alerts. It is crucial to that you take shelter in the best way possible. Avoid unnecessary movement outside and refrain from driving on the road.
MDA on high alert amid operation in Iran
Magen David Adom (MDA) is on its highest alert amid Operation Rising Lion, with EMTs and paramedics deployed nationwide.
Rubio:
Rubio: US not involved in Israeli strike on Iran
US Secretary of State in statement after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion: Let me be clear - Iran should not target US interests or personnel.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: This operation will continue for as many days as it takes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement following the launch of "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran.
Israeli official warns:
Israeli official warns: Iran strike could happen as soon as Sunday
Israel is poised to attack Iran within days if a US nuclear proposal is rejected, The Wall Street Journal reports. A senior Israeli official warns of a strike by Sunday if Iran doesn't halt fissile material production.
Zvi Yehezkeli:
Zvi Yehezkeli: Toppling the Iranian regime must come before addressing the nuclear threat
Commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on Iran-US negotiations: "It’s better to topple the regime - because without the regime, there’s no nuclear program. That’s the core threat."
Senior judge investigated for fraud and forgery
The investigation centers on allegations of forgery and fraud related to the judge’s professional conduct. The judge in question is described as highly experienced and well-regarded in the judiciary.
'Am Yisrael Chai!'
'Am Yisrael Chai!' Javier Milei concludes visit with emotional prayer at Western Wall
During the visit, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Argentine President Milei with an ancient seal, approximately 2,700 years old, bearing the name "Netanyahu son of Yo'ash."
Historic Tribute:
Historic Tribute: Binyamin Governor gifts President Milei millennia-old coin
Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, presented Argentine President Javier Milei with an ancient coin dating back over 2,000 years inscribed with the words “Freedom for Zion.”
Netanyahu, Milei sign MOUs in Jerusalem
PM calls Argentine president a 'wonderful friend' and a 'true brother' in a signing ceremony for multiple Memoranda of Understanding between Israel and Argentina.
The lone survivor of the Air India plane crash
British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in seat 11A next to an emergency exit, is believed to be the only survivor among the 242 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad today.
Bereaved Family:
Bereaved Family: 'Too many lives lost, this must end'
The family of hostage Yair Yaakov urged the government to speed up the process of recovering the remaining 53 hostages as part of their eulogy for Yair.
Trump:
Trump: Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'
US President issues warning as tensions over Iran's nuclear weapons program continue to escalate, says he wants to avoid conflict.
Witkoff to hold new round of talks with Iran amid escalating tensions
The US envoy is expected to arrive in Oman next week to participate in the sixth round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, even as the US prepapres to evacuate nonessential personal for its Baghdad embassy.
Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition
The final recognition of the town of Mitzpe Kramim has been completed. The move includes the imposition of an official jurisdiction area on the town and constitutes another step in the new policy in Judea and Samaria.
6 more 'selfie yacht' participants deported from Israel
EU Parliament Member Rima Hassan, who announced a hunger strike yesterday to protest her arrest from the Greta Thunberg 'flotilla,' among the activists deported today.
GHF:
GHF: Hamas preventing workers from getting treatment after attack
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accuses Hamas of preventing the surviving victims of the terrorist organization's attack on humanitarian workers from receiving the required medical treatment.
IDF exposes Hamas's systematic misuse, theft of humanitarian aid
The IDF released evidence showing that Hamas has routinely appropriated between 15% and 25% of incoming aid in Gaza, allocating it to militants or selling it at inflated prices.
Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigns from government
Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) submitted his resignation from his position as Minister of Construction and Housing, amid allegations of failures to meet coalition commitments on the conscription and Torah study law.
Smotrich meets Huckabee:
Smotrich meets Huckabee: 'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met today with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and thanked him and President Trump for their support.
Genesis Prize honors Argentine President Javier Milei
$1 Million Prize Will Support Milei’s “Isaac Accords” Initiative Aimed at Strengthening Ties Between Latin America and Israel
IDF, ISA strike Hamas weapons site embedded near medical facility
Israeli forces target Hamas weapons production facility in Gaza’s Shati area, eliminating terrorists and preventing attacks on IDF troops.
How haredi leaders averted Knesset collapse to shield Torah students
Deputy Minister Uri Maklev, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, led a behind-the-scenes effort to block Knesset's dissolution, securing protections for yeshiva students from arrest amid looming IDF draft enforcement.
'Outrageous hypocrisy'
Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers, calls sanctions 'outrageous hypocrisy'
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and condemned the sanctions by five nations against them.
Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'
Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.
