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1st time since start of war:

1st time since start of war: 162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

As part of the expanding operations in Operation "Gideon’s Chariots" and for the first time since the beginning of the ground maneuver, forces of the 162nd Division recently began encircling Kfar Jabaliya to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.

1st time since start of war: 162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

Senior US official:

Senior US official: US support could end Operation Rising Lion within a week

Initially planned to last up to three weeks, according to Israeli assessments, US involvement could dramatically shorten the conflict’s duration.

Senior US official: US support could end Operation Rising Lion within a week

Global Shift:

Majority of citizens now rely on social media for news

A major shift in global news consumption is underway, as most citizens around the world are turning away from traditional digital media platforms in favor of social media for their news updates.

Majority of citizens now rely on social media for news

White House:

White House: 'Pres. Trump has always been clear that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon'

The White House published a list of 15 comments made by President Trump over the last 5 months demonstrating his consistent position that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.

White House: 'Pres. Trump has always been clear that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon'

Ben Shapiro:

Ben Shapiro: 'Trump is looking for an off-ramp'

Ben Shapiro speaks with senior Israeli journalist Amit Segal about the progress of Operation Rising Lion, and how both the USA and Iran hope to end the war quickly.

Ben Shapiro: 'Trump is looking for an off-ramp'

Iran claims first use of uninterceptable missile against Israel

Iranian officials assert their new missile was undetectable by Israel, promising further escalation in attacks.

Iran claims first use of uninterceptable missile against Israel

Katz warns Khamenei:

Katz warns Khamenei: 'Remember the dictator next door'

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a situation assessment with senior defense officials and reviewed to the attacks in Tehran.

Katz warns Khamenei: 'Remember the dictator next door'

Yaakov and Dasi Blue murdered in Petah Tikva missile strike

Yaakov and Dasi Blue were among the four individuals murdered when a missile hit an apartment building in Petah Tikva.

Yaakov and Dasi Blue murdered in Petah Tikva missile strike

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: 'The new Iranian Chief of Staff should take extreme caution'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reported today on Israel's diplomatic efforts at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, saying that there was a broad range of initiatives underway to provide diplomatic cover for the war.

Foreign Minister: 'The new Iranian Chief of Staff should take extreme caution'

Trump:

Trump: 'We want a real end to Iran threat, not a ceasefire'

President expresses confidence in Israel's actions, hints at potential diplomatic moves.

Trump: 'We want a real end to Iran threat, not a ceasefire'

Reports: Major cyberattack targets Iranian banks

Branches of Iran’s Bank Sepah were reported to be closed, as hacker group claims it destroyed its entire data infrastructure.

Reports: Major cyberattack targets Iranian banks

Benny Gantz to CNN:

Benny Gantz to CNN: I'm sure President Trump cares about Israel very much

Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense, speaks to CNN following Israel’s attack on Iran.

Benny Gantz to CNN: I'm sure President Trump cares about Israel very much

Footage from Iran:

Footage from Iran: Anti-aircraft squad launches missile at drone, and is eliminated

IAF aircraft operating deep in Iranian airspace identified a squad firing surface-to-air missiles at the aircraft and eliminated it.

Footage from Iran: Anti-aircraft squad launches missile at drone, and is eliminated

Thanks to advanced technology

Watch: Family rescued from destroyed apartment thanks to advanced technology

While searching the scene of a fallen projectile in central Israel, police rescued a family from their damaged home using special technological means.

Watch: Family rescued from destroyed apartment thanks to advanced technology

'You delivered intelligence that paved the way to Tehran'

The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder, visited Intelligence Directorate bases and spoke with personnel of the Intelligence Directorate.

'You delivered intelligence that paved the way to Tehran'

Golani Brigade seals tunnels under Gazan hospital

Dozens of trucks and cement mixers sealed the tunnel by pouring approximately 250 cubic meters of concrete in. The operation in the area was carried out with precision and care to avoid damaging the hospital building.

Golani Brigade seals tunnels under Gazan hospital

Following missile strikes

Police investigating journalists who planned to film Haifa Port from a nearby hotel

Photographers questioned and equipment seized after filming Haifa Port, amid ongoing security concerns.

Police investigating journalists who planned to film Haifa Port from a nearby hotel

Will Congress keep Trump out of war with Iran?

Members of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. Congress are planning to introduce a resolution that would require the president to obtain congressional approval before taking military action against Iran.

Will Congress keep Trump out of war with Iran?

After returning from shelter

Israeli woman murdered by Sudanese migrant after returning from shelter

A Sudanese migrant murdered Etty Cohen in her bedroom after she returned with her husband from taking shelter at the start of the war against Iran.

Israeli woman murdered by Sudanese migrant after returning from shelter

'It fell, exploded, target eliminated'

'It fell, exploded, target eliminated' | Watch: IAF helicopter intercepts Iranian UAV

Overnight, the Israeli Air Force intercepted around 30 UAVs launched toward the State of Israel.

'It fell, exploded, target eliminated' | Watch: IAF helicopter intercepts Iranian UAV

4th Day On The Job:

4th Day On The Job: New Iranian Chief of Staff eliminated

Less than a week after the elimination of his predecessor, Ali Shadmani, the new commander of Iranian forces in the current war, was bombed in a command center in Tehran earlier today.

4th Day On The Job: New Iranian Chief of Staff eliminated

Iranian missile barrage

Missile fragment hits bus in central Israel, five lightly hurt

Sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.

Missile fragment hits bus in central Israel, five lightly hurt

Operation Rising Lion:

Operation Rising Lion: IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

The attacks destroyed dozens of IRGC missiles and UAVs launchers.

Operation Rising Lion: IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

G7:

G7 blames Iran for Mideast tensions, backs Israel's right to self-Defense

Joint statement urges de-escalation in Gaza, warns Iran must never have nuclear arms.

G7 blames Iran for Mideast tensions, backs Israel's right to self-Defense

Report:

Report: Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

US eyes Iran talks this week as Witkoff and Araghchi may meet amid rising tensions, nuclear concerns, and escalating Israeli-Iranian hostilities

Report: Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

IAEA confirms:

IAEA confirms 'severe damage' to Iranian centrifuges after Israeli strikes

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms Iranian centrifuges at Natanz were "severely damaged if not destroyed altogether" by Israeli strikes.

IAEA confirms 'severe damage' to Iranian centrifuges after Israeli strikes

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Three killed in missile strike on Haifa oil refinery

The military censor has cleared for publication that three Israelis were killed on Sunday night when a missile hit the BAZAN Group oil refinery in Haifa.

Cleared for publication: Three killed in missile strike on Haifa oil refinery

After direct hit: Haifa refinery facilities shut down

BAZAN Group reports severe damage to its power station after a direct missile strike, resulting in the deaths of three workers.

After direct hit: Haifa refinery facilities shut down

Poll:

Poll: Majority of Israelis support Netanyahu's handling of Iran conflict

New poll finds 80% of Israelis rate the Prime Minister's management of the conflict with Iran as excellent or good.

Poll: Majority of Israelis support Netanyahu's handling of Iran conflict

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain (res.) Tal Movshovitz Merot, deputy company commander in the Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed in battle in southern Gaza.

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

IDF targets weapons convoys, UAV cells, and Iranian fighter jets as part of intensified operations; Tehran airport and key military communications hub struck amid efforts to thwart missile threats.

IDF Spokesman: We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

Report:

Report: IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

Strike reportedly targeted Iran’s preserved nuclear data, echoing Mossad’s 2018 archive raid.

Report: IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Israel controls the skies over Tehran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference in which he addresses the achievements of the attacks in Iran and the regime's retaliatory missile attacks.

Netanyahu: 'Israel controls the skies over Tehran'

Watch:

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

An IAF aircraft struck a pair of F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran.

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

Tehran residents speak out:

Tehran residents speak out: Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

Tehran residents speak out: Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

The IDF has identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel, setting off sirens in multiple areas in the country.

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

Mid-broadcast

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ mid-broadcast

The IDF confirmed that IAF struck a communications center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ mid-broadcast

Live:

Live: The people of Israel unite in prayer from the Western Wall

Rabbis are holding a prayer rally at the Western Wall tonight (Monday) for the success of the war effor and the recovery of the wounded.

Live: The people of Israel unite in prayer from the Western Wall

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Following similar evacuation orders issued by the IDF in parts of Tehran, Iran publishes a warning calling on all residents of the city of Bnei Brak to evacuate ahead of another attack on the city.

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Times Square billboard:

Times Square billboard: 'Free Palestine Calls for Genocide Against Jews'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 traditional Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today unrolled a new advertising campaign in the heart of Times Square in New York City, identifying “Free Palestine” as a call for genocide against Jews.

Times Square billboard: 'Free Palestine Calls for Genocide Against Jews'