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Footage from western Iran:

Western Iran: IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Aircraft targeted and dismantled the engineering equipment and eliminated dozens of soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces operating in the area.

Western Iran: IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

The missile's warhead held several small munitions, each one with 2.5 kg of explosives, and split apart at 7 km above the ground, and the munitions were dispersed to an 8 km radius.

IDF confirms: Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

Terror in Binyamin

Terror in Binyamin: Cattle herds poisoned, series of arson attacks

A spike in terrorist incidents in the Binyamin sector since the start of the operation in Iran, which includes the poisoning of a herd of cows, a series of arson attacks, and threatening letters by local terrorist cells.

Terror in Binyamin: Cattle herds poisoned, series of arson attacks

Knesset Speaker:

Knesset Speaker: 'This is an extreme war crime'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned the Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Knesset Speaker: 'This is an extreme war crime'

President Herzog denounces missile strike on hospital: 'War crime'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva, condemns Iranian missile strike as 'war crime,' highlighting the destruction caused by the missile and the resilience of Israeli society in the face of terror.

President Herzog denounces missile strike on hospital: 'War crime'

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva:

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva: 'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Oshri Avichzer, Deputy Mayor of Be’er Sheva, responded to the Iranian missile strike that hit Soroka Medical Center earlier this morning.

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva: 'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Home Front Command:

Home Front Command: 'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

Captain Yael of the IDF Home Front Command issued a statement today from Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, following an Iranian missile attack that struck the hospital earlier in the day.

Home Front Command: 'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

'Cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei: 'Such a person cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei: 'Such a person cannot be allowed to exist'

Watch: Rescues at site of missile strike in Ramat Gan

Footage from scene of Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan shows severe damage to buildings, with rescue efforts underway to evacuate trapped residents; 37 people suffered light injuries.

Watch: Rescues at site of missile strike in Ramat Gan

Holon:

Holon: Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Synagogue at impact site in Holon sustains damage due to missile strike, bystanders help the caretaker remove the Torah scrolls to a safe location. Watch.

Holon: Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Home Front Command tech malfunction triggers false alarm across Israel

Technical glitch in Home Front Command app causes false alarm, triggering unnecessary panic among residents in various parts of Israel; the incident is currently under investigation.

Home Front Command tech malfunction triggers false alarm across Israel

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: Khamenei will be held accountable, we will destabilize the Ayatollah regime

Defense Minister Israel Katz condemns Iran’s missile strikes on Soroka Hospital, promises Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will answer for them. 'These are war crimes of the highest order.'

Defense Min.: Khamenei will be held accountable, we will destabilize the Ayatollah regime

PM Netanyahu: 'Tehran dictators will pay the full price'

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital and civilian areas, pledging to hold Tehran accountable.

PM Netanyahu:  'Tehran dictators will pay the full price'

After Iranian missile strike:

After Iranian missile strike: Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

Samaria Regional Council calls for immediate fortification funding to be allocated to settlements in Samaria, similar to the model used for frontline communities elsewhere in Israel. 'Life of a child in Samaria is not less valuable.'

After Iranian missile strike: Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Israeli officials demanded global outrage over the Iranian missile attack that damaged Soroka Hospital earlier today.

President Herzog: 'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Houthi leader survives Israeli assassination attempt, seriously injured

Days after the attack, reports confirm leader of Houthi rebel forces in Yemen survived an Israeli strike but sustained serious injuries.

Houthi leader survives Israeli assassination attempt, seriously injured

Watch:

Watch: Iranian missile slams into Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva

Iranian missile hits Be'er Sheva's Soroka Hospital, causing extensive damage to various areas.

Watch: Iranian missile slams into Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva

Maryland man charged after sending dozens of threats to Jewish organizations

Federal authorities arrest Clift A. Seferlis for sending "numerous" antisemitic threats to Jewish institutions since March 2024. Seferlis has admitted sending the intimidating mail.

Maryland man charged after sending dozens of threats to Jewish organizations

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: In Iran, they know the game is over

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on the campaign against Iran: "An Iranian regime without nuclear capabilities is still a threat; nuclear remnants without an Iranian regime—the danger is gone."

Zvi Yehezkeli: In Iran, they know the game is over

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who carried out Samaria attack

Engineering forces operate in village of Einabus to demolish the home of terrorist Samer Hussein, who carried out a shooting attack at the Gitti Avisar junction on November 29, 2024, injuring nine Israelis.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who carried out Samaria attack

Amid Iran operation

US evacuates diplomats in Israel amid Iran operation

The US has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats from its Israeli embassy amid heightened Israel-Iran hostilities and President Trump's warnings of potential direct US involvement.

US evacuates diplomats in Israel amid Iran operation

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

Israel Air Force launches wave of strikes in Tehran and other areas in Iran, a day after attacking a centrifuge production site in the capital. IDF spokesperson publishes evacuation warning for Arak-Khondab area.

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

European foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

European foreign ministers are set to meet Iran's top diplomat in Geneva for crucial nuclear talks, with US agreement. This follows a stern call for Iran to return to negotiations and de-escalate tensions with Israel.

European foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart for nuclear talks

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu surges as Bennett loses ground

Amid the war with Iran, Likud emerges as the leading party, while Bennett's support declines.

Poll: Netanyahu surges as Bennett loses ground

Putin speaks out:

Putin speaks out: Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security

Russian President speaks out about the tensions between Iran and Israel, states Iranian society is consolidating amidst Israeli air strikes and stresses the need for a resolution ensuring both Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and Israel's unconditional security.

Putin speaks out: Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel

A diplomatic source criticizes French President Macron for expressing support for Israel’s security while promoting a Palestinian state.

Diplomatic source: Macron acting with duplicity toward Israel

Missiles launched from Iran

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded throughout Israel

Sirens sounded across the country after five missiles fired from Iran. No reports of injuries.

Missiles launched from Iran, sirens sounded throughout Israel

Hostage families to Trump:

Hostage families to Trump: Seize Iran crisis as opportunity for comprehensive deal

Families of 53 Gaza hostages implore President Trump to secure their loved ones' release amid escalating Middle East tensions, stress the urgency of seizing the current moment while Iran and Hamas are weakened.

Hostage families to Trump: Seize Iran crisis as opportunity for comprehensive deal

President Trump:

President Trump: We're not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking for total victory

Trump addresses Iran tensions, nuclear deal failure, and potential US-Israel strike, emphasizing the need for a complete victory and warning against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

President Trump: We're not looking for a ceasefire, we're looking for total victory

Over 20 targets struck:

Over 20 targets struck: IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF completes series of strikes in Tehran, striking over 20 military targets, including nuclear weapons development project sites and missile production sites belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tehran.

Over 20 targets struck: IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: IAF targets Iran’s military infrastructure in ongoing strikes

Brigadier General Effie Defrin outlines IAF strikes on Iranian military targets aimed at neutralizing an existential threat to Israel.

IDF Spokesman: IAF targets Iran’s military infrastructure in ongoing strikes

IAF strikes Iranian site used to manufacture anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets — guided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate — struck a site used for the production of anti-tank missiles

IAF strikes Iranian site used to manufacture anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon: MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Former Trump chief strategist says the President has been consistent in his position that Iran cannot get nukes and even many Republican isolationists will trust his judgement on Iran.

Steve Bannon: MAGA will 'fall in line' if Trump attacks Iran

Since start of Iran op:

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies since start of Iran op

The IAF’s aerial refueling aircraft support these fighter jets, conducting dozens of sorties and performing over 600 aerial refuelings in the skies of the Middle East thus far.

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies since start of Iran op

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Iran launches 2 ballistic missiles at Israel

Sirens sound in Tel Aviv and central Israel in latest missile attack from Iran.

Iran launches 2 ballistic missiles at Israel

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

IDF Chief of Staff stresses proactive defense strategy and commitment to hostage return in ongoing Gaza operations.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

Despite closed airspace:

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

At least three Iranian government aircraft left the country despite the airspace being closed.

Iranian delegation arrives in Oman

'I say good luck'

Trump responds to Khamenei's refusal to surrender: 'I say good luck'

US President says 'nobody knows what I'm going to do' when asked if he will strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

Trump responds to Khamenei's refusal to surrender: 'I say good luck'

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria, apprehends terrorists

IDF forces conduct extensive raids in northern Samaria, arresting suspects, seizing weapons, and disrupting terrorist activities in multiple areas, including Shechem and Qalqilya.

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria, apprehends terrorists