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'Be ready to act'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people: ‘Be ready to act'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to seize a 'historic opportunity' to overthrow the regime, saying that in the coming days, 'we will create the conditions for you to grasp your destiny.'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people: ‘Be ready to act'

President Herzog warns:

President Herzog warns: Hezbollah simply does not understand what awaits it

President Isaac Herzog visited the IAF Aerial Defense Array on Israel’s northern border, where he was briefed on the unit’s operational activities.

President Herzog warns: Hezbollah simply does not understand what awaits it

Strikes in Tehran and Tabriz:

Central regime command centers targeted in strikes in Tehran and Tabriz

The Israeli Air Force struck multiple Iranian command centers in Tehran, Tabriz and Maragheh, targeting units tied to missiles, intelligence and Basij forces.

Central regime command centers targeted in strikes in Tehran and Tabriz

Israeli ministers:

Israeli ministers: Iran regime change could take a year

Officials say Israeli-US strikes may soon end, but warn regime change in Iran could take up to a year and depend largely on internal civilian uprising.

Israeli ministers: Iran regime change could take a year

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that the United States will not allow freedom of navigation in the Middle East and fuel supplies to be disrupted.

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

The IRGC's ridiculous claim

'Secret launchers in Bnei Brak': The IRGC's ridiculous statement

The IRGC reported strikes on a list of military targets across the Middle East, including 'hidden missile launchers in Bnei Brak.'

'Secret launchers in Bnei Brak': The IRGC's ridiculous statement

IDF

IDF: Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nasser' Unit eliminated

The IAF struck in the Jwaya area and eliminated Hassan Salameh, the Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nassar' Unit.

IDF: Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nasser' Unit eliminated

New footage

New footage: Direct hit on satellite station in the Elah Valley

New documentation of the attack on the satellite station in the Elah Valley was published this evening - hours after the IDF admitted that there was a malfunction and that no alarms were activated.

New footage: Direct hit on satellite station in the Elah Valley

Netanyahu at Ashdod Port:

Netanyahu at Ashdod Port: Despite war, 'the economy is going full throttle'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Transportation Minster Regev tour Ashdod Port and declared that trade remains open the economy is strengthening.

Netanyahu at Ashdod Port: Despite war, 'the economy is going full throttle'

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