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Cleared for publication: The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike
Names of seven of the victims in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh cleared for publication.
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IDF
IDF: Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran
IDF reveals data on Operation 'Roaring Lion' so far: More than 20 targets of the Iranian leadership, 150 ballistic missiles and 200 air defense systems have been attacked.
Israel launches airlift for IDF amid escalation
Defense Ministry begins airlift to deliver munitions and military equipment to the IDF, enhancing operational readiness for potential escalation.
Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer
President says UK PM took 'far too much time' to approve the use of Diego Garcia by the US for strikes on Iran.
Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions
IAF strikes targets belonging to IRGC, using hundreds of munitions. Watch.
New AI video:
New AI video: Did the Quds Force commander kill Khamenei
Creator Evyatar Rosenberg has released a new video based on animation and artificial intelligence amid rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding Esmail Qaani.
26 injured in missile strike on Be'er Sheva
Twenty-five people lightly injured, one moderately injured, after Iranian missile strikes southern city of Be'er Sheva.
Defense Min.:
Defense Minister: Those who follow Khamenei's footsteps end up like him
Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Air Force Operations Center, warns Hezbollah leader that he will follow Iran's Supreme leader to 'the bottom of hell.'
Revealed: Three US planes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait
US fighter pilot whose plane crashed in Kuwait is brought to safety by local residents. Watch.
WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran
WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'
Watch:
Watch: Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone
Israeli Air Force and Navy have been operating together to intercept dozens of UAVs launched by Iran at Israel.
Herzog kisses tefillin that survived Beit Shemesh missile strike
President Isaac Herzog visits impact site of deadly Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh, offering support to families.
Senior Iranian intelligence official eliminated
IDF confirms elimination of senior officials of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence during the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including the deputy minister for 'Israel Affairs' and the head of the espionage division.
IDF identifies dramatic shift in Iran's launch pattern
IDF says Iran has shifted to larger, coordinated missile barrages as it investigates the deadly direct hit on a shelter in Beit Shemesh.
Unique system offers alerts to 'kosher' phones
Jerusalem Municipality announces unique early alert system for 'kosher' phone users, initiated by Mayor Moshe Lion.
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes: What happens when a missile siren disrupts a news broadcast
Broadcasters and the technical crew move to makeshift studio in a protected space after Iranian missiles were launched at the area mid-broadcast.
After launches from Lebanon
IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'
IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says hundreds of IAF aircraft are striking Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah that all options remain on the table.
Defense Minister: Hezbollah chief now a marked target
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah will pay a 'heavy price,' terror group's Secretary-General Naim Qassem now a target marked for elimination.
Reza Pahlavi:
Reza Pahlavi: ‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’
In CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Reza Pahlavi calls for peace with Israel, dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, and leading a democratic transition.
Watch: IAF strikes in Iran
IDF publishes footage of strikes on Iran, IAF planes returning home.
How did he know?
Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes
Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.
Chief of Staff: Many prolonged days of combat ahead
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following escalation with Lebanon's Hezbollah, warns 'many' days of fighting ahead.
Momi Elimelech:
Momi Elimelech: Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death
Momi, who lost his sister and mother in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, shares how rescue forces found their bodies, still holding hands.
Lebanese President warns:
Lebanese President warns: Hezbollah rocket fire threatens Lebanon’s stability
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns rocket fire from Lebanese territory and warns against turning the country into a platform for outside wars.
Watch:
Watch: Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee threatens the US and Israel after Ali Khamenei’s elimination, vowing revenge and warning no American vessels would pass through the Persian Gulf.
Terror motive probed
Terror motive probed: Gunman with Iranian flag clothing kills two in Texas
A gunman wearing clothing with an Iranian flag design kills two and wounds 14 at a Texas bar. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.
Hezbollah enters the fray
Hezbollah enters the fray: Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon
IDF launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket fire toward Israel. Reports say the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction has been eliminated. Evacuation warnings issued for 53 villages.
Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead
In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.
Watch:
Watch: CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites
CENTCOM releases footage of US strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, saying forces are eliminating imminent threats as Operation Epic Fury continues.
Trump:
Trump: US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'
President Trump tells The New York Times the US could sustain strikes on Iran for “four to five weeks," warns of possible casualties, and outlines potential scenarios for a new government in Tehran.
Ashdod Mayor to residents: Do not open synagogues
Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri issues instructions to residents ahead of Purim: This year, the Megillah reading will take place in private homes only.
Starmer:
Starmer: Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose
British PM Keir Starmer says the UK will not join strikes on Iran but will allow US use of British bases for defensive action, citing collective self-defence and protection of British lives.
Trump to Iranian military:
Trump to Iranian military: Lay down your arms or face death
Trump issues video statement on the operation in Iran, vows continued action as he calls on Iranian forces to surrender.
Trump:
Trump: Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'
Trump tells Daily Mail Iran operation is a 'four-week process,' confirms three US casualties, says strikes are going as planned.
Arab affairs analyst :
Arab affairs analyst : After two days of strikes, Iran is stuttering
Channel 12 veteran Arab affairs correspondent Ehud Yaari believes Iran is looking to end the war by surrendering to the US demands.
Beit Shemesh:
Beit Shemesh: Iranian missile was targeted by the wrong interceptor system
According to senior officials, the likelihood that the Arrow system would have succeeded in intercepting the ballistic missile was significantly higher than that of the system actually launched.
Squadron Commander:
Squadron Commander: 'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'
The commander of Squadron 107, who led strikes in Iran, describes the feelings during the mission assigned to him.
Air superiority:
IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran
After achieving air superiority over Tehran, the IDF struck dozens of IRGC and intelligence headquarters, degrading Iran’s command-and-control.
Beit Shemesh
Beit Shemesh: Helmet-cam footage from the scene of the deadly missile strike
Footage filmed by a camera mounted on the helmet of a member of the Fire and Rescue Service Special Rescue Unit shows the scene of the disaster during rescue attempts.
9 killed in missile strike in Beit Shemesh
About 15 people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, and 9 were killed, in a missile strike in Beit Shemesh that hit the roof of a shelter.
