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Official:

Official: Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader

Iran officially announces that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, replacing his father who was eliminated in joint US-Israeli strikes in Iran.

Official: Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Iranian ballistic missile command, UAV array, and other air force units all operated in the headquarters.

IDF confirms: IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Beirut:

Beirut: Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.

Beirut: Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

IDF Chief of Staff says strikes targeted Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut, warns Hezbollah will pay heavy price amid continued fire in the north.

IDF Chief of Staff: This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

Trump: Iran’s next supreme leader ‘not going to last long’ without US approval

Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.

Trump: Iran’s next supreme leader ‘not going to last long’ without US approval

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

The IDF targeted command centers, senior officials, and the organization's elite Radwan Force.

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

On-air blooper:

On-air blooper: Israeli news stations air 'documentation' of taken from video game

Two Israeli news channels aired the same footage, said to show US B-2 bombers over Iran. However, the source was discovered, and both channels quickly removed the reports.

On-air blooper: Israeli news stations air 'documentation' of taken from video game

International Women's Day:

International Women's Day: Quiet revolution of the haredi economy

Data from the Institute for Haredi Strategy and Policy point to an economic change within the haredi community in which women lead in hourly pay.

International Women's Day: Quiet revolution of the haredi economy

In the heart of Tehran:

In the heart of Tehran: IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

IAF eliminates Abu al-Qassem Baba’iyan, who was appointed as the new designated chief of staff for the office after his predecessor was killed at the start of the operation.

In the heart of Tehran: IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

Watch:

Watch: Interceptor debris falls near Tel Aviv gas station

A security camera recorded the moment interceptor debris fell near a Tel Aviv gas station, causing a man to be seriously injured.

Watch: Interceptor debris falls near Tel Aviv gas station

Herzog in north:

Herzog in north: We will bring better days for the entire people of Israel

President Isaac Herzog toured Nahariya, Mateh Asher and Galilee Medical Center, meeting wounded soldiers and praising northern residents’ resilience.

Herzog in north: We will bring better days for the entire people of Israel

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not accept 'unconditional surrender,' claims Iran is acting in self-defense, and discusses leadership transition.

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

39% surge in jobseekers over first week of war

Roughly 8,000 people registered for unemployment benefits in one week of war, most of them women and mothers of children under 18.

39% surge in jobseekers over first week of war

Miracle in Binyamin:

Miracle in Binyamin: Missile debris narrowly misses shepherd boy

A large piece of debris from an Iranian missile fell near a shepherd boy in the Binyamin region, inscribed with Farsi names and verses from the Quran.

Miracle in Binyamin: Missile debris narrowly misses shepherd boy

Watch:

Watch: Jewish music stars meet their younger selves

Musician and creator Shai Barak is bringing together Avraham Fried, Matisyahu, Mordechai Ben David, Yishai Lapidot and other singers with younger versions of themselves-using AI.

Watch: Jewish music stars meet their younger selves

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

IDF continues to strike regime targets across Iran, including the IRGC Space Force headquarters, which the Iranian Space Agency used as a reception, transmission, and research center.

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

US Military warns:

US Military warns: Iranian regime launching missiles from civilian areas

US Central Command warns Iranian civilians to remain at home as the regime launches drones and ballistic missiles from heavily populated areas.

US Military warns: Iranian regime launching missiles from civilian areas

Rebbetzin Frimit Taub-Housman z"l - in memoriam

A woman of valor whose loss will be keenly felt by family, friends and the Borough Park kehillah she led with her late husband, the Halleiner Rov zts"l.

Rebbetzin Frimit Taub-Housman z"l - in memoriam

Riot Near Shiloh:

Riot Near Shiloh: 'We were saved from an attempted murder'

Residents around Shiloh claim that hundreds of rioters from nearby Palestinian Arab villages attacked a homestead and that the IDF responded with live fire.

Riot Near Shiloh: 'We were saved from an attempted murder'

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Master Sergeant Maher Khatar from Majdal Shams, a soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st division, and another soldier fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Thousands of prayer notes removed from Western Wall in preparation for Passover

Tens of thousands of prayer notes were removed from the stones of the Western Wall ahead of Passover, including prayers from citizens of Iran and other hostile countries.

Thousands of prayer notes removed from Western Wall in preparation for Passover

Logistics of integrity

Applying federal investigative standards to US manufacturing

A former FBI agent brings federal-level precision to candle making in Willis, Texas, creating safe, clean-burning candles with sustainably sourced materials and a proprietary coconut-soy wax blend.

Applying federal investigative standards to US manufacturing

Iranian missile attack

Iranian missile attack: 1 seriously hurt in Tel Aviv, 2 hurt in Petah Tikva

MDA teams are providing medical treatment to a seriously injured person in Tel Aviv and two additional injured people in Petah Tikva following the latest barrage from Iran.

Iranian missile attack: 1 seriously hurt in Tel Aviv, 2 hurt in Petah Tikva

IDF reservists suspended after damaging monument to Arafat

A reservist from the Menashe Brigade was suspended after being filmed vandalizing a monument to Yasser Arafat in the village of Zababdeh. The IDF emphasized he acted against regulations.

IDF reservists suspended after damaging monument to Arafat

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran

The Israeli Air Force completed a wide wave of strikes in western and central Iran. As part of the attacks, more than 400 targets of the Iranian regime were struck.

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran

'This is our image of victory'

Beilinson Hospital to President of Iran: 'This is our true image of victory'

Beilinson Hospital displays newborns, dressed in white outfits with Operation Roaring Lion's blue emblem, as symbol of resilience and victory.

Beilinson Hospital to President of Iran: 'This is our true image of victory'

IDF threat: 'We will not hesitate to strike'

The Arabic-language spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, Avichay Adraee, issued an unusual warning in Arabic to anyone who plans to participate in the selection of the next Supreme Leader of Iran

IDF threat: 'We will not hesitate to strike'

London:

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy, raising security fears

Security experts warn that the son of Iran’s late leader may be using London apartments to spy on the Israeli embassy.

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy, raising security fears

CAM

CAM: Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has documented 154 antisemitic incidents worldwide in the first week of the conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran.

CAM: Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

Hezbollah trying to force evacuations in the north

Northern Command notes a shift in Hezbollah’s tactics, aiming to enforce a renewed evacuation of northern communities, alongside psychological operations including evacuation notices.

Hezbollah trying to force evacuations in the north

Mossad Farsi account

Mossad Farsi account: 'Why did Mojtaba Khamenei burn his father’s will?'

The official Persian-language X account of the Mossad published a dramatic image raising serious questions about the power struggles within the office of the Supreme Leader.

Mossad Farsi account: 'Why did Mojtaba Khamenei burn his father’s will?'

IDF destroys F-14 aircraft at Isfahan Airport

Israeli fighter jets bombed aircraft inside hangars at the airport in Isfahan, following the destruction of 16 aircraft belonging to the Quds Force in Tehran.

IDF destroys F-14 aircraft at Isfahan Airport

Report

Report: Israel and US considering ground operation in Iran

Senior Israeli and American officials have discussed a joint commando operation to seize 450 kilograms of enriched uranium buried under the ruins of facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.

Report: Israel and US considering ground operation in Iran

Netanyahu-Bin Zayed call

Netanyahu-Bin Zayed call: Full plan to return Israelis from the UAE

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation approved overnight (Sunday) the framework to evacuate Israelis from the Gulf free of charge, following a conversation between the leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Netanyahu-Bin Zayed call: Full plan to return Israelis from the UAE

US military debunks Iranian claim of capturing American soldiers

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims that US soldiers were captured and that Iran targeted only military sites, says the Iranian regime is spreading false information.

US military debunks Iranian claim of capturing American soldiers

Bypassing Congress

US bypasses Congress to approve $650M weapons sale to Israel

Trump administration approves a $650 million bomb sale to Israel using emergency authority to bypass Congress, as the US and Israel continue their joint military campaign against Iran.

US bypasses Congress to approve $650M weapons sale to Israel

Israel drops WBC opener to Venezuela despite late home runs

Team Israel shows flashes of offense, including home runs by RJ Schreck and Harrison Bader, but Venezuela’s explosive first inning and powerful lineup leads to an 11-3 victory.

Israel drops WBC opener to Venezuela despite late home runs

No injuries

Loud blast heard near US Embassy in Oslo, no injuries reported

Loud blast heard near the US Embassy in Oslo, prompting a large police response. Authorities say no injuries reported.

Loud blast heard near US Embassy in Oslo, no injuries reported

Iranian spokesman attempts Hebrew address

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the IRGC emergency headquarters, delivered a message aimed at demoralizing Israelis in broken Hebrew.

Iranian spokesman attempts Hebrew address

Israel attacks Iran's oil containers

IDF strikes 30 oil depots on Iran, in first since start of war; opposition leader MK Yair Lapid offers rare praise.

Israel attacks Iran's oil containers