Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli military base
Turkish journalists filming Kirya military base in real-time arrested.
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IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility
IAEA officially confirms damage to nuclear facility, which had appared intact earlier this week.
Cabinet decided to strike - Hezbollah beat them to it
New report reveals Diplomatic-Securit Cabinet decided to launch preemptive strike in Lebanon, but Hezbollah attacked first.
Border Police discover 15 illegal Arabs hidden behind double wall
Truck driver arrested after 14 illegal Arab infiltrators found hidden in cargo area.
IDF strikes Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' terrorists
IDF strikes over 160 Hezbollah terror targets across southern Lebanon, including terrorists from the 'Radwan Force' and military command centers used to plan attacks on Israel.
Missile fired at central Israel identified as cluster bomb
Rocket launched from Lebanon lands in Galilee Panhandle, first responders en route; additional rocket strikes in Petah Tikva.
Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war
Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planning to hold elections in June if Iran war is successful.
Defense Minister: We have severed the head of the Iranian octopus
Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to joint US-Israel strikes on Iran: 'We severed the head of the Iranian octopus, and now we are acting to crush and cut off its tentacles.'
Disaster avoided in Modi'in Illit
Border Police sapper notices interceptor warhead missing from scene of missile strike; police locate suspect who took it.
Report: Israel carried out ground operation in Iran
Israel used Mossad and special forces to carry out ground operation in Iran, Al Arabiya reports.
Sirens in Jerusalem and central Israel were false alarm
Sirens sounded across the Jerusalem area and in central Israel due to hostile aircraft infiltration; IDF later says due to misidentification.
'Burn in hell'
'Burn in hell' | Watch: Iranian host sends message to Khamenei
Iranian Rita Panahi of Sky News Australia responds to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, speaking directly to him during the broadcast.
IDF strikes Iranian air defense cell, thwarting attack
IAF dismantles Iranian air defense cell, continues targeting missile launchers to secure Israel's skies.
Trump: US Military ready, Biden wasted resources on Ukraine
Trump boasts of America's top-tier munitions stockpiles, calling US military readiness unmatched, while slamming Biden for draining resources on Ukraine without replenishing them.
Akunis:
Akunis: Operation in Iran is key to saving Western civilization
Israel’s Consul General in New York discusses the joint US-Israeli operation in Iran with CNN, hopes the Iranian people will choose democracy in the end.
House Speaker Johnson:
House Speaker Johnson: Iran operation will be 'limited in scope' and 'defensive'
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the US operation against Iran "limited in scope" and "defensive," stating it is not a declaration of war.
Vance:
Vance: Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon
Vice President JD Vance discusses US and Israeli strikes on Iran in interview with Fox News, emphasizing President Trump’s commitment to ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.
Netanyahu to Fox News:
Netanyahu to Fox News: Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the necessity of joint US-Israeli action on Iran in an interview with Fox News, explaining that Iran continued its nuclear ambitions after previous strikes, forcing urgent intervention.
No injuries reported
Drones hit US Embassy in Riyadh, no injuries reported
US Embassy in Riyadh hit by two Iranian drones, causing a fire in the area. The Embassy was empty at the time of the attack.
Ambassador Leiter reveals details on Israel’s strikes in Lebanon
Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, reveals Hezbollah’s deputy leader was seriously injured in an Israeli strike, as Operation Roaring Lion targets Hezbollah's key terrorists.
State Department:
State Department urges Americans to immediately leave Israel, other Middle East countries
The US State Department urges Americans to immediately leave 13 Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, due to rising safety risks amid continued US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Rubio on Iran:
Rubio on Iran: The hardest hits are yet to come
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns US military strikes against Iran will intensify, aiming to destroy Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities. He stresses the importance of action to prevent Iran from becoming untouchable.
Beit Shemesh Tragedy:
Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'
'Iran’s missiles are extraordinarily powerful, the shelter saves lives - literally,' says Zaka unit commander, Haim Ottmazgin.
Nikki Haley:
Nikki Haley: 'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News that 'the only thing mightier than our amazing US military is when you combine that amazing US military with the Israeli military.'
IDF expands air control in Iran
The Israeli Air Force completed three large waves of attacks in western Iran as part of Operation "Roaring Lion," deploying hundreds of munitions.
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Watch: Missile hits home in Dubai during livestream
A young woman from the Philippines was live-streaming from her home when an Iranian missile suddenly hit the residential building.
Wizz Air joins in evacuating Israelis from abroad
Wizz Air will reinforce flights to Sharm El Sheikh to evacuate Israelis from abroad, following El Al's announcement that it will not operate flights to Taba at this time.
Beit Shemesh Tragedy:
Beit Shemesh mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'
Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg eulogized Gabriel Baruch Revach, of blessed memory, and called on city residents to strengthen themselves and preserve unity in the face of terrorism.
Tactical surprise:
'We can eliminate over 40 of the most important individuals in Iran in under 40 seconds'
Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Shlomi Binder: 'We are sending a clear message to our enemies - there is no place we will not find them.'
Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile
The IDF released footage tonight showing a fighter pilot who attacked in Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion and dodged an Iranian missile launched towards him.
IDF takes aim at Hezbollah's coffers
IDF completes wave of strikes in Lebanon targeting assets of the Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association, which funds the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations
Recorded instructions order Gerrer yeshiva students to avoid large gatherings, bans dancing in the streets, and pray only in the usual synagogues.
In the shadow of war
The Jewish people celebrate Purim in the shadow of war
This evening, Purim celebrations began, in accordance with the Home Front Command's guidelines, with the reading of the Megillah, telling the story of the miracle that saved the Jewish people during the days of Mordechai and Esther.
Beit Shemesh Tragedy:
Beit Shemesh Tragedy: Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives
Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, tells the inspiring story of volunteer Ronit Elimelech, who was killed in a tragic missile strike in Beit Shemesh.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'
PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."
Chief of Staff in north
Chief of Staff in north: 'There will be no further evacuation of communities in Israel'
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir briefed division commanders on the northern border and warned Hezbollah against harming Israeli residents.
The minister is a pilot?
The minister is a pilot? The tweet that fooled the Iranians
Journalist Barak Seri shared a photo on his social media of Minister Shlomo Karhi dressed in a fighter pilot uniform, and successfully tricked an Iranian account.
'Bomb's away'
First cockpit footage from Operatin Roaring Lion
The IDF has released footage from the pilot's seat during an attack on Iranian regime targets. In five air missions, the Israeli Air Force dropped over 600 munitions on Tehran
Hezbollah's intelligence chief eliminated
Hussein Makled, the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters. was eliminated in Lebanon overnight.
Joint Chiefs of Staff:
'This is not a one-night operation. It will take time to achieve our objectives'
Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.
