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Sirens in central Israel

Sirens in central Israel, one missile from Iran intercepted

IDF identifies missile launch from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. The missile was intercepted, no reports about injuries received.

Sirens in central Israel, one missile from Iran intercepted

Lapid proposes: Establish a 'Home Front Cabinet'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid calls for a "Home Front Cabinet" to address missile victims, business aid, and compensation. "The opposition would be happy to appoint a representative on its behalf."

Lapid proposes: Establish a 'Home Front Cabinet'

Watch:

Watch: B-2 bombers return to Missouri after strike on Iran

B‑2 Spirit stealth bombers return to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri after completing their precision strike mission on Iran’s nuclear sites.

Watch: B-2 bombers return to Missouri after strike on Iran

Trump wonders:

Trump wonders: Why wouldn’t there be a regime change in Iran?

Following successful US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump hints at the possibility of regime change in Iran: If the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!

Trump wonders: Why wouldn’t there be a regime change in Iran?

Ambassador Danon:

Ambassador Danon: The world should say thank you to Trump

Israeli Ambassador to the UN praises US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, says that the entire world should thank President Trump for "protecting the free world with strength and moral clarity."

Ambassador Danon: The world should say thank you to Trump

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We are close to both goals in Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu convened a press conference this evening, praising President Trump for attacking Iran and promising that Israel was nearing its objectives in the war.

Netanyahu: 'We are close to both goals in Iran'

Fmr. Mossad Chief:

Fmr. Mossad Chief: Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Ex-Mossad chief says U.S. strikes dealt major blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions, urges Israeli leadership to pursue regime change in Tehran.

Fmr. Mossad Chief: Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana had the American flag displayed and the Knesset building lit up red, white, and blue to thank America for attacking Iran.

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: We are deepening our strikes, but Iran can still shoot

Israeli strikes target IRGC missile infrastructure in Yazd and Shahroud amid broader regional campaign.

IDF Spokesman: We are deepening our strikes, but Iran can still shoot

Mizrachi holds global prayer gathering after US strikes in Iran

Against the backdrop of the war with Iran, the World Mizrachi Organization hosted a special live online event today featuring a joint prayer for the success of the Israeli forces.

Mizrachi holds global prayer gathering after US strikes in Iran

Report:

Report: Israel struck Iranian defenses ahead of US Fordow strike

Coordinated Israeli and US strikes targeted Iranian defenses ahead of assault on Fordow nuclear facility.

Report: Israel struck Iranian defenses ahead of US Fordow strike

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'US attacks a turning point in the war'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment meeting today with the General Staff Forum in the wake of the US attack against Iran.

Chief of Staff: 'US attacks a turning point in the war'

Northern Iran:

IDF strikes surface-to-surface missile production site in northern Iran

According to the IDF, the site was struck for its planetary mixers and critical machinery used in the production of engines for missiles launched by the Iranian regime toward the State of Israel.

IDF strikes surface-to-surface missile production site in northern Iran

The haredi MK's late-night rescue mission

MK Roth and Israeli diplomats intervene to rescue stranded families at Jordanian border after flight delays.

The haredi MK's late-night rescue mission

Suicide bombing tears through Damascus church

The attack occurred during a prayer service at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweil’a neighborhood

Suicide bombing tears through Damascus church

600 Operations Each Night:

600 Operations Each Night: IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

Commander of Central Command Avi Bluth and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan met today for a situational assessment on the war in Judea and Samaria.

600 Operations Each Night: IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

Watch:

Watch: Special simulation of the US strike on Iran

Using the information that has been made public, i24NEWS used AI to create a simulation of the strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

Watch: Special simulation of the US strike on Iran

'A nation has risen like a lion'

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall: 'A nation has risen like a lion'

Netanyahu offers thanksgiving at Western Wall, prays for President Trump after US strike on Iran's nuclear sites.

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall: 'A nation has risen like a lion'

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

The discussion is being held at the initiative of several countries, including Russia and China, who are promoting a draft resolution condemning the US and Israel.

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

2,200 km away:

2,200 km away: IAF strikes missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

Israeli Air Force targets Khorramshahr missiles in central Iran, disrupting planned attacks and degrading enemy capabilities.

2,200 km away: IAF strikes missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

Secretary Rubio:

Secretary Rubio: 'Iran thought they could play the game they have for 33 years'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Fox News about Operation Midnight Hammer - the US attack against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Secretary Rubio: 'Iran thought they could play the game they have for 33 years'

Vance:

Vance: Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Vice President says strike eliminated nuclear threat, offers chance to reset diplomacy with Tehran.

Vance: Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

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Watch: IAF strikes four Iranian cities at once

The IAF struck missile and UAV sites in Isfahan, Bushehr, Ahvaz, and-for the first time-Yazd.

Watch: IAF strikes four Iranian cities at once

Kibbutz Be'eri

The clock in Ofra's home stopped when the massacre began

Kibbutz Be'eri published a photo of the clock in the home of murdered hostage Ofra Keidar, which is stuck at 6:29 a.m., the time that Hamas began its massacre on October 7th, 2023.

The clock in Ofra's home stopped when the massacre began

Operation Midnight Hammer

Operation Midnight Hammer: The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Gen. Dan Caine hails Operation Midnight Hammer as largest-ever B-2 strike, targeting key Iranian nuclear sites with unprecedented precision.

Operation Midnight Hammer: The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Lapid:

Lapid: 'The world has become safer since last night'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.

Lapid: 'The world has become safer since last night'

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a press conference at the Pentagon after the U.S. carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight.

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

On high seas:

Israeli yacht rescued off Haifa coast after mast breaks

A yacht carrying 10 Israelis, including young children, was rescued by Israel Police maritime officers and all passengers were brought safely to shore, after suffering mast damage near Haifa.

Israeli yacht rescued off Haifa coast after mast breaks

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

The Wall Street Journal revealed additional behind-the-scenes details of the U.S. decision to strike Iran. Meanwhile, the IDF targeted a Revolutionary Guards base in central Iran.

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

US attack on Iran:

US airstrike devastated Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, satellite images reveal

Satellite images show heavy damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site after US airstrike. President Trump confirms strike, calling it 'a clear message to Iran.'

US airstrike devastated Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, satellite images reveal

Herzog visits missile strike sites: 'This place will be rebuilt'

Israeli President visits sites where Iranian missiles struck, including ALEH’s campus for disabled children. 'I commend and bless President Donald Trump. I commend and bless Prime Minister Netanyahu.'

Herzog visits missile strike sites: 'This place will be rebuilt'

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

EU leaders call on Iran to restart nuclear talks after US strikes

Before US strike:

Iran claims all enriched uranium removed from Fordow before US strike

A senior Iranian source claimed to Reuters that before the U.S. attack on the Fordow nuclear facility last night all of the stock of enriched uranium at the site was transferred to another location.

Iran claims all enriched uranium removed from Fordow before US strike

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Border Police rescue elderly woman and her dog after direct rocket hit

Border Police officers rescue an elderly woman and her dog from a fortified room in a central Israel home hit directly by a rocket amid Iran's missile barrage.

Border Police rescue elderly woman and her dog after direct rocket hit

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

In a special operation carried out by the ISA and the IDF, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

IAF strikes dozens of military targets in Iran

IAF strikes Iranian F-5 jets at Dezful Airport and neutralizes missile launchers poised to target Israel. Dozens of military sites across Iran hit in coordinated IDF operations.

IAF strikes dozens of military targets in Iran

Lev Tahor leader extradited to Israel following extended battle

Eliezer Rompler, a leader of the 'Lev Tahor' cult accused of severe child abuse, extradited to Israel after being arrested in El Salvador.

Lev Tahor leader extradited to Israel following extended battle

IDF investigating after sirens fail to sound in Haifa

During missile strikes from Iran, no sirens were activated in Haifa, despite a reported projectile fall in the city. IDF: We are investigating, no malfunction in the alert system.

IDF investigating after sirens fail to sound in Haifa

Israel returns fire:

Israel returns fire: IAF renews attacks on Iran

IDF spokesperson reports Israeli Air Force operating in western Iran, carried out strikes on missile launchers and Iranian soldiers involved in firing at Israel.

Israel returns fire: IAF renews attacks on Iran

Iranian FM threatens US and Israel following US strike on Fordow nuclear site

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi condemns US for its overnight strike on Fordow nuclear facility, calling it a 'grave violation' of international law and vowing that Iran reserves the right to respond.

Iranian FM threatens US and Israel following US strike on Fordow nuclear site