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Days of Repentance:

Days of Repentance: Gulf States refuse to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace

Some Persian Gulf states informed Israel that they would not agree for Israeli planes to use their airspace to attack Iran.

Days of Repentance: Gulf States refuse to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace

Israeli attack severely damaged Iran's ballistic missile capacity

New satellite image reveal the damage at Iranian sites, which are allegedly linked to the nuclear program.

Israeli attack severely damaged Iran's ballistic missile capacity

2 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

Captain (Res.) Amit Chayut and Sergeant Major Gilad Elmaliach were killed in the same incident in which Captain Eliav Abitbul was killed yesterday.

2 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

IDF bombs weapon maintenance facility in Beirut

The attack is part of a series of bombings last night against both Lebanon and Gaza.

IDF bombs weapon maintenance facility in Beirut

Woman murdered by man shouting 'Long live Palestine'

The murder took place in Algeria weeks ago, but was covered up by local authorities until recently.

Woman murdered by man shouting 'Long live Palestine'

Security Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible response

Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.

Security Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible response

Iranian President:

Iranian President: We will respond to any stupidity

After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.

Iranian President: We will respond to any stupidity

Harris to anti-Israel protester:

Harris to anti-Israel protester: We must end that war

Democratic presidential nominee responds when interrupted by pro-Palestinian Arab protester during a campaign stop in Michigan: We must end the war and bring the hostages home, but now I am speaking about 2024.

Harris to anti-Israel protester: We must end that war

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of the Israel Air Force's activities during the strikes in Iran.

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Our existence is ensured by the acts of heroism of the fallen

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes an order of the day on the Memorial Day for the victims of the Swords of Iron War: This war of a nation seeking to be free in its land comes at a heavy cost.

IDF Chief of Staff: Our existence is ensured by the acts of heroism of the fallen

Biden on Iran strikes:

Biden on Israeli strikes in Iran: I hope this is the end

US President comments on Israel's strike on military targets in several Iranian provinces: It looks like they didn't hit anything other than military targets. I hope that this is the end.

Biden on Israeli strikes in Iran: I hope this is the end

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Israelis quick to respond to post published by the Iranian Supreme Leader on his new Hebrew-language X account.

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: Iran should not respond to Israel's strikes

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister following IDF’s strikes on military targets in Iran, reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and support for its right to defend itself.

Austin to Gallant: Iran should not respond to Israel's strikes

Falling back:

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time ends in Israel

Clocks in Israel were moved back one hour at 2:00 a.m., making the time 1:00 a.m. Standard Time will be in effect until March 28, 2025.

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time ends in Israel

Ten Iranian police officers dead in convoy ambush

The IRGC has launched an investigation, but no party has yet been indicated in the attack.

Ten Iranian police officers dead in convoy ambush

Revealed:

Revealed: This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Argentinian authorities have published the identity of the director of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli embassy and the 1994 bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

Revealed: This is the Hezbollah terrorist who planned 1992 bombing

Watch:

Watch: IDF commander recites 'hagomel' blessing after leaving Jabaliya

Brigade 460 commander recites 'hagomel' blessing thanking G-d for saving his life after brigade exits Jabaliya in Gaza following extended fighting.

Watch: IDF commander recites 'hagomel' blessing after leaving Jabaliya

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is seriously ill and concerns have arisen regarding his potential successor, The New York Times reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Captain Eliav Abitbul fell in battle in Lebanon

Shafir Regional Council chief announces fall of Captain Eliav Abitbul in battle in Lebanon.

Captain Eliav Abitbul fell in battle in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

IAF hits Russian-provided S-300 battery placed to protect Tehran, key factory for production of ballistic missiles used in October 1 attack.

Report: Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts in Israel

Hundreds of thousands of residents were awakened in panic by unusual Home Front Command alerts about an earthquake in dozens of communities.

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts in Israel

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official says Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli 'aggression,' 'no doubt' Israel will receive appropriate response.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Israel ends daylight saving time

On Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., Israelis will change their clocks one hour back.

Israel ends daylight saving time

In southern Lebanon:

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroyed 130 launchers over the past week

Within less than an hour, the IDF struck the launcher which was used in the rocket strike on Majd al-Krum, avenging the deaths of two citizens and the injury of seven others.

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroyed 130 launchers over the past week

Donald trump shows Joe Rogan his ear scar

Joe Rogan told the former president, 'Once they shot you, I said, he's gotta come in.'

Donald trump shows Joe Rogan his ear scar

125 rockets fired at northern Israel in just two hours

Hezbollah launches 125 rockets at Israel within two hours, 150 over the course of Saturday, sparking multiple fires in northern Israel.

125 rockets fired at northern Israel in just two hours

'No enemy is beyond our reach'

'No enemy beyond our reach'|Listen: Radio transmissions from moment of the strike on Iran

IAF and Squadron 201 commanders speak to pilots who attacked Iran: 'The historic operation you carried out last night proves that no enemy is beyond our reach.'

'No enemy beyond our reach'|Listen: Radio transmissions from moment of the strike on Iran

'They attacked from here':

'They attacked from here': IDF officers display Hezbollah's underground complex

The Yahalom special engineering force shows a strategic Hezbollah facility captured by the IDF.

'They attacked from here': IDF officers display Hezbollah's underground complex

Four women participated in the Israel attack on Iran

Female combat navigators in an F-16 took part in the bombing of Iranian facilities, dubbed Operation Days of Repentance.

Four women participated in the Israel attack on Iran

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: If Iran begins new round of escalations, we will respond

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari confirms successful Israeli strikes on Iran, warns Iranian regime against continuing escalations. 'We will be obligated to respond.'

IDF spokesman: If Iran begins new round of escalations, we will respond

In southern Lebanon:

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroys tunnel using 400 tons of explosives

Paratroopers Brigade, Yahalom Unit, locate and destroy strategic underground Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon.

In southern Lebanon: IDF destroys tunnel using 400 tons of explosives

Iran strike:

Iran strike: Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing

New York Times reports that second wave of Israeli attacks in Iran included destruction of 'critical component' in long-range missile production.

Iran strike: Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing

Police commander apologizes to Hassidic Rebbe

The commander of the Kiryat Gat police personally explained why his officers shut down an event held by the Chassidic court over Sukkot.

Police commander apologizes to Hassidic Rebbe

Gaza:

Gaza: Three tank commanders course cadets confirmed killed in action

The IDF has announced that three soldiers from the 196th Battalion's Tank Commanders Course, 460th Brigade, have been killed in action in Gaza.

Gaza: Three tank commanders course cadets confirmed killed in action

Heartbreaking:

Heartbreaking: Nephew weeps for fallen uncle

In an emotional photograph published by photographer Haim Goldberg, young Jonathan is seen sobbing at the memorial service for his uncle, a Sayeret Matkal soldier who was killed in action.

Heartbreaking: Nephew weeps for fallen uncle

Central Israel sees coldest October night since the 90s

Temperatures as low as 4 degrees Celsius (39.2 Fahrenheit) were measured in Beit Gamliel, the lowest since October 1991.

Central Israel sees coldest October night since the 90s

Governor of Samaria:

Governor of Samaria: 'They slandered fallen soldier terribly'

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan eulogized fallen soldier Shuvael Ben-Natan and spoke about an event in which his family went for a walk in their grove near their home and was attacked.

Governor of Samaria: 'They slandered fallen soldier terribly'

Moving video:

Moving video: Friends and family sing as MST SGT Shlomo Aviad Nayman is laid to rest

Master Sergeant (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman, who fell in a confrontation with terrorists in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest. His father-in-law: 'You didn't leave itching for a fight, you left seriously, you understood the gravity of the situation and the gravity of the mission.'

Moving video: Friends and family sing as MST SGT Shlomo Aviad Nayman is laid to rest

Haaretz column:

Haaretz column: Reservists should not volunteer if reform is brought back

Col. (res.) Uri Arad writes that since the government returns to advance the legal reform legislation, the threat of ceasing volunteering for IDF service should be renewed.

Haaretz column: Reservists should not volunteer if reform is brought back

Strike on Syria-Lebanon border crossing used for weapons smuggling

Overnight, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in the Jousieh border crossing the northern Beqaa area which is used to smuggle weapons from Syria to Hezbollah.

Strike on Syria-Lebanon border crossing used for weapons smuggling