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Two wounded

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel, two lightly wounded

Five rockets were fired from Lebanon and one missile from Iran in a combined attack against the central district.

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel, two lightly wounded

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Israel has eliminated Rahman Makadam, head of the IRGC Special Operations Department, who was behind an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Arrest in broad daylight:

Arrest in broad daylight: Undercover Border Police, dressed as locals, surprise terrorist

Undercover Border Police officers operating in the Judea and Samaria sector arrested a fugitive terrorist in the heart of Jenin in a precise operation carried out under the direction of the Shin Bet.

Arrest in broad daylight: Undercover Border Police, dressed as locals, surprise terrorist

Coast of Sri Lanka:

Submarine attacks Iranian boat, at least 101 missing

The Sri Lankan military announced that 101 people are missing and 78 were injured after an Iranian ship was attacked at sea near the country’s coast, reportedly by a submarine.

Submarine attacks Iranian boat, at least 101 missing

Roaring Lion:

Roaring Lion: IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin detailed the attacks in a media update on Operation Roaring Lion.

Roaring Lion: IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

Ground raid in western Iran?

'CIA advancing a covert plan to arm Iranian Kurdish forces in preparation for a ground raid in western Iran in the coming days,' as reported by the CNN.

Ground raid in western Iran?

Watch:

Police foil weapons stash in Arara, Negev

Two suspects were arrested and transferred for questioning after officers from the Arara police station located an M-16 rifle and a Sig Sauer pistol in Arara in the Negev.

Police foil weapons stash in Arara, Negev

Report:

Report: American F-15s were shot down due to mistaken identification

The Wall Street Journal reported that three American F-15s were shot down over Kuwait following a misidentification by anti-aircraft radar.

Report: American F-15s were shot down due to mistaken identification

Father of murdered children:

Father of three children murdered in Beit Shemesh: 'I got there and understood'

Rabbi Yitzhak Biton, father of Yaakov, Avigail and Sarah who were murdered when a missile fell in Beit Shemesh, recounts the first moments after the falling.

Father of three children murdered in Beit Shemesh: 'I got there and understood'

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

New Jersey man charged with damaging religious property after ramming his car multiple times into the entrance of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn.

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

US footage hints at first use of Precision Strike Missile in Iran

US Central Command releases footage of a HIMARS launch during Operation Epic Fury that analysts say may show the first combat use of the Precision Strike Missile, a new long-range weapon.

US footage hints at first use of Precision Strike Missile in Iran

Before strike

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei before strike

Axios report says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alerted President Trump to intelligence showing Iran’s Supreme Leader and advisers meeting in Tehran, prompting strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei before strike

Qatar arrests 10 suspects tied to IRGC

Qatar says authorities arrested 10 suspects linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in two alleged cells involved in espionage and sabotage.

Qatar arrests 10 suspects tied to IRGC

CENTCOM commander:

CENTCOM commander: Nearly 2,000 Iranian targets struck in Operation Epic Fury

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces have struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, destroying missiles, ships and air defenses while Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

CENTCOM commander: Nearly 2,000 Iranian targets struck in Operation Epic Fury

Iranian drone strike

Pentagon names four US troops killed in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

The Pentagon identifies four of six US troops killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The attack hit a tactical operations center at the port of Shuaiba.

Pentagon names four US troops killed in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

Israel evacuates embassy staff on special flight

Special military flight granted exceptional clearance to land at Ben-Gurion Airport, brings Israeli envoys back home.

Israel evacuates embassy staff on special flight

Ali Khamenei’s son chosen as successor

Iran’s Assembly of Experts chooses Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei who was eliminated, as Iran’s next Supreme Leader.

Ali Khamenei’s son chosen as successor

Watch:

Watch: Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

The IDF carries out broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas terror targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons depots and launchers in Tyre and Sidon.

Watch: Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

'Executed, received, alpha'

'Executed, received, alpha:' Footage of the interception of drones launched from Iran

Israel’s air defense and control systems, together with Air Force fighter jets and combat helicopters, have successfully intercepted more than 100 unmanned aerial vehicles since the start of the operation.

'Executed, received, alpha:'  Footage of the interception of drones launched from Iran

France to deploy carrier as strikes on Iran continue

President Emmanuel Macron deploys the Charles de Gaulle carrier group, calls for diplomacy, and reinforces French forces amid Iran escalation.

France to deploy carrier as strikes on Iran continue

IAF strikes continue

IAF strikes continue: About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

The Air Force reveals data: Hundreds of fighter jets are attacking simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon. About 1,600 strike sorties led to the neutralization of ballistic missile arrays

IAF strikes continue: About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

'The loudest suicide letter'

Segal and Shapiro talk Iran and Hezbollah

Amit Segal, chief political analyst for Channel 12, speaks with Ben Shapiro about the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the resilience of Israelis, and the strategic goals of both nations.

Segal and Shapiro talk Iran and Hezbollah

IDF Spokesperson

IDF Spokesperson: 'We attacked a secret nuclear facility in Tehran'

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, delivers a statement at the end of the fourth day of Operation "Roaring Lion," revealing that the IAF attacked a secret facility where Iran was developing nuclear capabilities.

IDF Spokesperson: 'We attacked a secret nuclear facility in Tehran'

'Such spirit is unfathomable'

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike: 'Such spirit is unfathomable'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited victims injured in the Iranian rocket strike in Beit Shemesh, remarking on Israelis' spirit and resilience.

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike: 'Such spirit is unfathomable'

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Police investigate suspected antisemitic attack after 12 bullets fired at Temple Emanu-El; no injuries reported.

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

IDF says IAF eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, temporary head of the Quds Force Lebanon Corps, in Tehran, dealing blow to Hezbollah ties.

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

'We won't stop'

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake, we won't stop until it is disarmed'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says jets are striking Tehran as Israel targets Iran and Hezbollah, vowing to eliminate threats to the homefront.

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake, we won't stop until it is disarmed'

On Thursday

On Thursday: Ben Gurion Airport resumes operations, El Al to bring Israelis back

The Minister of Transportation announced the plan to reopen the airport for the return of Israelis stranded abroad-while minimizing the risk to passengers and crews.

On Thursday: Ben Gurion Airport resumes operations, El Al to bring Israelis back

Live

Live: Book of Esther reading at Yeshivat Hakotel

Purim celebrations begin in Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday). A festive Megillah reading is being held at Yeshvat Hakotel in the Jewish Quarter.

Live: Book of Esther reading at Yeshivat Hakotel

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We are roaring, and we are operating'

Prime Minister Netanyahu at Palmachim Airbase: "We continue to strike Iran with great force. Our pilots are in the skies over Tehran and also in the skies over Lebanon. Hezbollah made a very grave mistake when it attacked us."

Netanyahu: 'We are roaring, and we are operating'

The mysterious tweet from the Mossad in Persian

Just before the attack on the Senior Council, which was supposed to select a successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Mossad published a post in Persian on X.

The mysterious tweet from the Mossad in Persian

Israel attacked the Supreme Council as it voted for Khamenei's successor

A security source confirmed that Israel attacked the council building in Qom, which was supposed to select the next Supreme Leader of Iran.

Israel attacked the Supreme Council as it voted for Khamenei's successor

Trump

Trump: 'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

US President writes on Truth Social that the Iranians wanted to talk to him, but he said he replied: "Too late!"

Trump: 'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

12 hurt by missile strikes in central Israel

MDA teams search Givat Shmuel, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, Bnei Brak and Rosh HaAyin for impacts of cluster munitions.

12 hurt by missile strikes in central Israel

Fox News:

Fox News: Amb. Waltz reveals if Trump will deploy troops to Iran

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks with Laura Ingraham‘Operation Epic Fury’ and the objectives of the Trump administration going forward on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Fox News: Amb. Waltz reveals if Trump will deploy troops to Iran

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Watch: NEWSMAX panel discuss the gratitude of Iranians worldwide toward President Trump for supporting their fight against oppression.

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Iranian Exile to Israeli channel:

Iranian Exile to Israeli channel: "We Are Happy - Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

Lital Shemesh in a special interview with Faezeh Alavi, an Iranian exile on the war. "We are happy about what is happening right now in Iran, we support the IDF and the US. thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

Iranian Exile to Israeli channel: "We Are Happy - Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

The punishment for prisoners who express support for Iran

Criminal prisoners who express support for Iran to be classed as security prisoners under new Prison Service decision.

The punishment for prisoners who express support for Iran

Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli military base

Turkish journalists filming Kirya military base in real-time arrested.

Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli military base

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

IAEA officially confirms damage to nuclear facility, which had appared intact earlier this week.

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility