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Chief of Staff after strike on Iran:

Chief of Staff: 'We only used a portion of our capabilities; we can do much more'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment on Saturday at the Kirya military headquarters with members of the General Staff Forum, following the IDF strike in Iran.

Chief of Staff: 'We only used a portion of our capabilities; we can do much more'

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire during which four hostages would be released and in the ten days following, negotiations would be held regarding a more extensive deal.

The Egyptian plan to bring back four Israeli hostages

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu:

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu: Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen together with counterparts from several other nations sent a letter warning the Israeli PM that his Finance Minister's policies may lead to the financial collapse of the PA.

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu: Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Jewish rep in Iranian parliament:

Jewish representative in Iranian parliament: 'We demand a strong response'

During his speech to the Iranian parliament, the Jewish representative says: 'The Zionist regime's military ability to penetrate Iran's territory was very weak.'

Jewish representative in Iranian parliament: 'We demand a strong response'

Haredi leader:

Haredi leader to yeshiva students: 'Cancel all planned trips'

Due to security situation, Rabbi Hirsch, leader of Haredi yeshiva world, instructs yeshiva students to cancel trips during their study break and learn Torah.

Haredi leader to yeshiva students: 'Cancel all planned trips'

Sergeant Major (res.) Shaul Moyal killed in action in Lebanon

Shaul Moyal of Karnei Shomron was married and a father of ten. His death joins that of four other soldiers killed in action earlier on Sunday.

Sergeant Major (res.) Shaul Moyal killed in action in Lebanon

Yotam Haim's last message:

'I hope I survive, if not - I love you' | Iris Haim shares son's last message

Iris, whose son Yotam Haim, was abducted by Hamas terrorists and accidentally killed by IDF soldiers in Gaza, shared the last sign of life she received from him.

'I hope I survive, if not - I love you' | Iris Haim shares son's last message

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: SSGT Malachi Yehuda Harari succumbed to his wounds

Staff Sergeant Malachi Yehuda Harari, aged 22, from Even Shmuel, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured on October 18th, 2024 during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: SSGT Malachi Yehuda Harari succumbed to his wounds

State memorial ceremony for 10/7 massacre will be held on Monday in New York

Consul General Ofir Akunis: 'We will not allow anyone to forget. Israel is fighting not only for itself, but for the entire Western world.'

State memorial ceremony for 10/7 massacre will be held on Monday in New York

'Another attempt to harm us'

Iran demands Security Council meeting on Israeli strikes

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon: “This is another attempt by Iran to harm us, this time in the diplomatic arena. We will stand up for Israel's right to defend itself."

Iran demands Security Council meeting on Israeli strikes

Soldiers enraged:

Soldiers enraged: IDF returns to previously occupied buildings in Jabaliya

A soldier in Gaza shared a video showing that the IDF is once again fighting to take buildings that it had conquered months before.

Soldiers enraged: IDF returns to previously occupied buildings in Jabaliya

Munitions depot discovered in southern Lebanon

Golani soldiers found a Hezbollah facility containing weapons, ammunition, and supplies during operations in southern Lebanon.

Munitions depot discovered in southern Lebanon

Within 24 hours

Hezbollah Bint Jbeil commander and his replacement eliminated within 24 hours

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Jafar Maatouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Bint Jbeil area. A day later, directed by IDF intelligence, the IAF struck and eliminated his successor.

Hezbollah Bint Jbeil commander and his replacement eliminated within 24 hours

Glilot Ramming:

Glilot Ramming: 'Judge worried about terrorist's rehabilitation process'

The terrorist had been arrested previously but released due to fears that prison would be detrimental for his mental condition.

Glilot Ramming: 'Judge worried about terrorist's rehabilitation process'

Attempted ramming and stabbing attack outside Jerusalem

Terrorist neutralized after accelerating towards soldiers, drawing a knife near Hizma. Attempted attack follows truck ramming in which dozens were injured near Tel Aviv.

Attempted ramming and stabbing attack outside Jerusalem

Holocaust Survivor:

Holocaust Survivor: 'Harris owes my parents an apology for this lie'

Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski denounced Vice-President Kamala Harris for comparing Donald Trump to Hitler.

Holocaust Survivor: 'Harris owes my parents an apology for this lie'

Days of Repentance:

Days of Repentance: Gulf States refuse to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace

Some Persian Gulf states informed Israel that they would not agree for Israeli planes to use their airspace to attack Iran.

Days of Repentance: Gulf States refuse to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace

Israeli attack severely damaged Iran's ballistic missile capacity

New satellite image reveal the damage at Iranian sites, which are allegedly linked to the nuclear program.

Israeli attack severely damaged Iran's ballistic missile capacity

2 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

Captain (Res.) Amit Chayut and Sergeant Major Gilad Elmaliach were killed in the same incident in which Captain Eliav Abitbul was killed yesterday.

2 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

IDF bombs weapon maintenance facility in Beirut

The attack is part of a series of bombings last night against both Lebanon and Gaza.

IDF bombs weapon maintenance facility in Beirut

Woman murdered by man shouting 'Long live Palestine'

The murder took place in Algeria weeks ago, but was covered up by local authorities until recently.

Woman murdered by man shouting 'Long live Palestine'

Security Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible response

Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.

Security Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible response

Iranian President:

Iranian President: We will respond to any stupidity

After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.

Iranian President: We will respond to any stupidity

Harris to anti-Israel protester:

Harris to anti-Israel protester: We must end that war

Democratic presidential nominee responds when interrupted by pro-Palestinian Arab protester during a campaign stop in Michigan: We must end the war and bring the hostages home, but now I am speaking about 2024.

Harris to anti-Israel protester: We must end that war

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of the Israel Air Force's activities during the strikes in Iran.

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Our existence is ensured by the acts of heroism of the fallen

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes an order of the day on the Memorial Day for the victims of the Swords of Iron War: This war of a nation seeking to be free in its land comes at a heavy cost.

IDF Chief of Staff: Our existence is ensured by the acts of heroism of the fallen

Biden on Iran strikes:

Biden on Israeli strikes in Iran: I hope this is the end

US President comments on Israel's strike on military targets in several Iranian provinces: It looks like they didn't hit anything other than military targets. I hope that this is the end.

Biden on Israeli strikes in Iran: I hope this is the end

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Israelis quick to respond to post published by the Iranian Supreme Leader on his new Hebrew-language X account.

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: Iran should not respond to Israel's strikes

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister following IDF’s strikes on military targets in Iran, reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and support for its right to defend itself.

Austin to Gallant: Iran should not respond to Israel's strikes

Falling back:

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time ends in Israel

Clocks in Israel were moved back one hour at 2:00 a.m., making the time 1:00 a.m. Standard Time will be in effect until March 28, 2025.

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time ends in Israel

Ten Iranian police officers dead in convoy ambush

The IRGC has launched an investigation, but no party has yet been indicated in the attack.

Ten Iranian police officers dead in convoy ambush

Revealed:

Revealed: This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Argentinian authorities have published the identity of the director of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli embassy and the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

Revealed: This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Watch:

Watch: IDF commander recites 'hagomel' blessing after leaving Jabaliya

Brigade 460 commander recites 'hagomel' blessing thanking G-d for saving his life after brigade exits Jabaliya in Gaza following extended fighting.

Watch: IDF commander recites 'hagomel' blessing after leaving Jabaliya

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is seriously ill and concerns have arisen regarding his potential successor, The New York Times reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Captain Eliav Abitbul fell in battle in Lebanon

Shafir Regional Council chief announces fall of Captain Eliav Abitbul in battle in Lebanon.

Captain Eliav Abitbul fell in battle in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

IAF hits Russian-provided S-300 battery placed to protect Tehran, key factory for production of ballistic missiles used in October 1 attack.

Report: Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts in Israel

Hundreds of thousands of residents were awakened in panic by unusual Home Front Command alerts about an earthquake in dozens of communities.

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts in Israel

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official says Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli 'aggression,' 'no doubt' Israel will receive appropriate response.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Israel ends daylight saving time

On Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., Israelis will change their clocks one hour back.

Israel ends daylight saving time

In southern Lebanon:

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroyed 130 launchers over the past week

Within less than an hour, the IDF struck the launcher which was used in the rocket strike on Majd al-Krum, avenging the deaths of two citizens and the injury of seven others.

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroyed 130 launchers over the past week