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MK Edelstein:

MK Edelstein: The Knesset move that nearly prevented the operation in Iran

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee claims Israel's strike on Iran might not have occurred if the proposal to dissolve the Knesset had passed last week.

MK Edelstein: The Knesset move that nearly prevented the operation in Iran

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir outlines a sweeping strategy for Judea and Samaria: targeted strikes at funerals, full sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, tighter closures, legislation for the death penalty for terrorists, and dismantling Tanzim—mirroring tactics used in Tehran.

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

Dramatic announcement

Trump in dramatic announcement: Israel and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announces that Israel and Iran have agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire, starting at 7:00 a.m. Israel time. Israel yet to confirm the ceasefire, while an Iranian source tells Reuters Iran agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Qatar.

Trump in dramatic announcement: Israel and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire

Huckabee welcomes ceasefire:

Huckabee welcomes ceasefire: '12 days felt like 12 months'

US Ambassador to Israel welcomes Trump’s announcement that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire: Trump didn’t just ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem’, he delivered it!

Huckabee welcomes ceasefire: '12 days felt like 12 months'

Documented sensitive targets

Tel Aviv resident arrested for spying for Iran and documenting sensitive targets

27-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested in a joint Shin Bet and police investigation on suspicion of working for a hostile Iranian entity, including photographing the homes of public officials and military bases.

Tel Aviv resident arrested for spying for Iran and documenting sensitive targets

'Closer than your neck vein'

'Closer than your neck vein': Israel's campaign against Iranian regime's inner circle

The Washington Post reports that, following military strikes, Israel launched a covert campaign to destabilize Tehran's regime. Operatives directly called senior Iranian officials, warning them to abandon Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or face death.

'Closer than your neck vein': Israel's campaign against Iranian regime's inner circle

Trump:

Trump: No casualties in Iranian attack, Iran got it out of their 'system'

Following Iranian missile attack on US bases in Qatar, President Trump 'thanks' Iran for giving early notice of the attack, enabling the US to ensure no one would be harmed.

Trump: No casualties in Iranian attack, Iran got it out of their 'system'

Herzog visits Shamir underground emergency hospital

President Isaac Herzog,and his wife Michal Herzog paid a visit today to Shamir Medical Center, currently operating under emergency protocols.

Herzog visits Shamir underground emergency hospital

Thief takes car as owner hides from missile attack; Caught after police pursuit

36-year-old woman arrested after fleeing police in stolen vehicle taken during missile alert near Hashiva Interchange.

Thief takes car as owner hides from missile attack; Caught after police pursuit

IDF Reveals Footage:

IDF Reveals Footage: The destruction at the Revolutionary Guards Headquarters

The IDF has released footage from the headquarters and assets of the Iranian regime that were attacked in Tehran.

IDF Reveals Footage: The destruction at the Revolutionary Guards Headquarters

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on US base, vows response

Foreign Ministry says Iran’s missile strike is a 'brazen aggression' and warns of regional instability as all projectiles are intercepted without casualties.

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on US base, vows response

Trump:

Trump: 'Did I just Russian ex-prez threaten to give nukes to Iran?'

US President reacts to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's threat that Russia or other nations will give nuclear weapons to Iran. 'Shouldn't treat the 'N-Word' so casually.'

Trump: 'Did I just Russian ex-prez threaten to give nukes to Iran?'

Iran launches attack on US base in Qatar

Iran launched at least ten missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation to strike on its nuclear sites. Qatar was notified about the attack ahead of time.

Iran launches attack on US base in Qatar

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Goal is total victory - no less'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Air Force's "Arrow" unit, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and senior commanders.

Netanyahu: 'Goal is total victory - no less'

Southern Command Chief:

Southern Command Chief: 'We can't tolerate Hamas here, war won't end until threat ends'

MG Yaniv Asor emphasized the importance of the ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip alongside Operation Rising Lion, and the centrality of the IDF’s ultimate goal of defeating Hamas and returning all the hostages.

Southern Command Chief: 'We can't tolerate Hamas here, war won't end until threat ends'

Symbol of regime oppression

Symbol of regime oppression: What is the Evin Prison?

IDF strikes Tehran’s Evin Prison, long a symbol of Iran’s brutal repression, in bid to disrupt regime control and aid detainees.

Symbol of regime oppression: What is the Evin Prison?

International Campaign:

Yossi Dagan's International Campaign: Nobel Peace Prize for Trump and Netanyahu

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan and Friends of Samaria have launched an international campaign to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu following Operations Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer. 'You, Trump and Netanyahu, are responsible for the dramatic shift in the power structure in the Middle East, which gives a real chance for peace in the region.'

Yossi Dagan's International Campaign: Nobel Peace Prize for Trump and Netanyahu

IDF to Tehran residents:

IDF to Tehran residents: Strikes will continue; avoid military targets in the city

The IDF issued a warning to residents in Tehran that it will continue striking Iranian military targets in and around the city.

IDF to Tehran residents: Strikes will continue; avoid military targets in the city

Concern Iran could retaliate against US in next 2 days

According to US officials, Iran may act against American forces in the region within 48 hours, despite diplomatic efforts to prevent an escalation between Iran and the US.

Concern Iran could retaliate against US in next 2 days

Petah Tikva missile strike

Holocaust survivor Yvette Shmilovitz named fourth victim of Petah Tikva missile strike

Yvette Shmilovitz, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor from Petah Tikva, was identified as the fourth victim murdered when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the city last week.

Holocaust survivor Yvette Shmilovitz named fourth victim of Petah Tikva missile strike

Dozens of Iranian UAVs neutralized with electronic warfare

Since the beginning of Operation “Rising Lion,” soldiers from the Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion in the J6 and Cyber Defense Directorate played a significant role in defending the State of Israel against UAVs launched from Iran.

Dozens of Iranian UAVs neutralized with electronic warfare

'Verge of nuclear disaster'

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box,' warns of 'nuclear disaster'

At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box,' warns of 'nuclear disaster'

Survey:

Survey: Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

While a majority of participants in JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People panel believe Israel's decision to attack Iran was correct, the majority said the US should not actively participate in those strikes.

Survey: Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

Israel eyes end to war with Iran, strikes intensify on Tehran and nuclear sites

Israeli officials hope to conclude the conflict soon, leveraging US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, sources tell WSJ.

Israel eyes end to war with Iran, strikes intensify on Tehran and nuclear sites

Ben Shapiro & Amit Segal:

Ben Shapiro & Amit Segal: Trump-Netanyahu partnership is one of the strongest

Political analyst Amit Segal tells Ben Shapiro the US has, for the first time, adopted Israel’s Begin Doctrine by striking Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, reshaping the regional balance and aligning closely with Israel’s strategic posture.

Ben Shapiro & Amit Segal: Trump-Netanyahu partnership is one of the strongest

IDF spokesman: Despite reduction, Iranian attacks still not over

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin reports ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting IRGC sites in Tehran, emphasizing IAF’s efforts to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and highlighting concurrent IDF operations against Hamas in Gaza.

IDF spokesman: Despite reduction, Iranian attacks still not over

IDF targets key IRGC command centers in Tehran

In latest wave of strikes, IDF hits major Iranian military and intelligence command centers, including two central to Tehran’s internal security and regime control.

IDF targets key IRGC command centers in Tehran

IDF strikes IRGC and internal security command centers in Tehran

Israeli Air Force jets target key IRGC and Internal Security Forces assets in Tehran, aiming to degrade regime's military control and internal suppression capabilities.

IDF strikes IRGC and internal security command centers in Tehran

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya

IDF troops uncover, dismantle, multiple Hamas terror tunnels in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya area, combat engineers say routes used for prolonged terrorist activity.

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya

Unprecedented strikes against Iranian regime targets

Defense Minister confirms IDF targeting regime centers in Tehran following Iran’s missile attacks, including Evin Prison, notoriously associated with incarceration of political and anti-regime prisoners.

Unprecedented strikes against Iranian regime targets

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon

Police file Prosecutor's statement against Beitar Illit resident suspected of setting fire to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's synagogue in Jerusalem.

Suspect in synagogue arson to be indicted soon

Miracle:

Missile falls meters from moving vehicle

Rocket falls meters from moving vehicle, as driver speaks on the phone attempting to discern if a siren sounded in the area. Watch.

Missile falls meters from moving vehicle

Dozens of schools closed for violating Home Front Command guidelines

Education Ministry issues closure orders, stops funding, for dozens of educational institutions which failed to comply with Home Front Command guidelines. Education Minister Yoav Kisch: 'Children's safety is top priority.'

Dozens of schools closed for violating Home Front Command guidelines

Missiles land in 5 sites

Missiles land in 5 sites | Half hour of sirens: 10 missiles in 4 barrages

Rocket sirens were activated due to missile launches from Iran. Impacts were recorded in Ashdod, Yavne, Tel Arad, and in the north, with no injuries reported.

Missiles land in 5 sites | Half hour of sirens: 10 missiles in 4 barrages

IDF admits:

IDF admits: Ballistic missile, not interceptor, struck Haifa

Joint investigation by IDF's Home Front Command, IAF, reveals localized failure in detection process, resulting in missile falling in Haifa without an alert. 'No issues with alert system, lessons will be learned.'

IDF admits: Ballistic missile, not interceptor, struck Haifa

Amid Iran conflict:

IDF requests extension for response on Draft Law petition amid Iran conflict

IDF set to request extension for response to Supreme Court petition regarding Draft Law, citing the ongoing conflict with Iran; emphasizes 50,000 draft orders will be sent to haredim as scheduled.

IDF requests extension for response on Draft Law petition amid Iran conflict

Operation 'Safe Return':

Operation 'Safe Return': Outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to resume Monday

The Israel Airports Authority announces the expansion of Operation "Safe Return" starting Monday, including a gradual resumption of outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport.

Operation 'Safe Return': Outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to resume Monday

Report:

Report: Iran threatened US homeland with attacks from sleeper cells

Iran reportedly threatened the US with sleeper cell attacks if its nuclear facilities were struck, a message delivered to President Donald Trump before recent strikes, according to NBC News.

Report: Iran threatened US homeland with attacks from sleeper cells

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

A young Austrian attacks a passerby in Berlin after noticing his Star of David pendant, shouting, "You murderer, get out of here," and brandishing a knife.

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

After Iran strikes

US warns of 'heightened threat' after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Department of Homeland Security issues a bulletin warning of a "heightened threat environment." The alert highlights potential cyberattacks from pro-Iranian actors, possible violent mobilization by extremists, and increased antisemitic or anti-Israel plots.

US warns of 'heightened threat' after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites