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IDF Spokesman

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin states that Israel is preparing for widespread fire from Lebanon but is also working to thwart this fire through attacks against Hezbollah targets.

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

Rapid Identification & approval

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

In the past 24 hours, more than 10 Basij positions in the heart of the Iranian capital were attacked and the unit commander Alam Reza Soleimani was eliminated.

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

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Watch: Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with Israel's Premier, who assures the ambassador that he is still among the living.

Watch: Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Herzog

Herzog: After assassinations, Iranian people will be able to protest against oppression

President Herzog addresses killing of Ali Larijani during meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his visit to Israel.

Herzog: After assassinations, Iranian people will be able to protest against oppression

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

Wish Come True:

Wish Come True: The joke about Larijani's killing that turned into reality

A former adviser to Netanyahu tweeted a photo of an agent walking behind Ali Larijani and wrote, 'You're next.' The tweet sparked an uproar around the world following Larijani's death.

Wish Come True: The joke about Larijani's killing that turned into reality

IDF: Hezbollah preparing rocket barrages toward Israel

The IDF warned that it has identified preparations by Hezbollah for rocket barrages toward Israel, stressing that forces are on high alert and acting to thwart the emerging threat along the northern border.

IDF: Hezbollah preparing rocket barrages toward Israel

'Pressure from Israel'

'Pressure from Israel:' US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent, the Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation today in protest against the war with Iran, which he blamed on Israel and pro-Israel lobbyists in the US.

'Pressure from Israel:' US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent assault on two Israeli-American men outside a restaurant in San Jose’s upscale Santana Row shopping district.

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Minister Sa'ar:

Minister Sa'ar: US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Sa'ar says Israeli strike killed Larijani, Basij commander; accuses Iran of global terror, repression, and attacks on civilians

Minister Sa'ar: US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Journalist faces death threats over missile strike report linked to online bets

Journalist Emanuel Fabian withstands pressure and death threats from online gamblers to revise his post to benefit bettors, after reporting an Iranian missile strike near Beit Shemesh.

Journalist faces death threats over missile strike report linked to online bets

Ben Gurion Airport:

Ben Gurion Airport: Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

Israel Airports Authority increases flight capacity to allow 120 passengers on narrow-body flights, to speed up the return of Israelis stranded abroad, as President Herzog warmly welcomes arrivals.

Ben Gurion Airport: Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

Heartstopping video:

Heartstopping video: Bookcase falls, narrowly missing congregant

A miracle was caught on CCTV when an older congregant at a Rison Lezion study hall was nearly crushed by a bookcase as it fell off the wall.

Heartstopping video: Bookcase falls, narrowly missing congregant

After 20 years: Trailers arrive in Sa-Nur

Dozens of trailers were placed in Sa-Nur as part of plans to resettle the evacuated community, following approval of housing units and infrastructure steps.

After 20 years: Trailers arrive in Sa-Nur

Wave of antisemitism in Europe:

Belgium: army to secure Jewish institutions following wave of antisemitism in Europe

Following the attack at the synagogue in Liège and a series of antisemitic incidents across Europe, Belgium’s Interior and Defense Ministers announced army will take part in securing Jewish institutions, in cooperation with the federal police.

Belgium: army to secure Jewish institutions following wave of antisemitism in Europe

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm:

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm: Ancient stone with menorah recovered in Tulkarm

Police officer and researcher Meir Rotter located and recovered an ancient menorah-engraved stone in Tulkarm, years after it was first identified by Ze’ev Erlich.

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm: Ancient stone with menorah recovered in Tulkarm

Sa’ar rejects Western warnings over Israeli response to Hezbollah fire

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes Western countries' warnings on Israel’s response to Hezbollah, calling them a “distorted view of reality" amid ongoing attacks.

Sa’ar rejects Western warnings over Israeli response to Hezbollah fire

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: 'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

Minister Katz: 'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Who is Akram al-Ajouri?

Who is Akram al-Ajouri: The man behind Islamic Jihad operations killed in Iran

Akram al-Ajouri, a senior figure in Islamic Jihad, survived an assassination attempt in Damascus in 2019, and now, according to estimates, was killed in an attack on an underground compound in Qom.

Who is Akram al-Ajouri: The man behind Islamic Jihad operations killed in Iran

Teamwork:

Teamwork: This is how an aircraft carrier functions

The US military released footage from an aircraft carrier as part of operations against Iran, showing fighter jets taking off and landing, clarifying that 'teamwork is what makes everything run.'

Teamwork: This is how an aircraft carrier functions

Honor of Jerusalem under fire:

Honor of Jerusalem under fire: Western Wall Rabbi condemns Iranian fire toward Jerusalem

Rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, calls the attacks a “grave act" against sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and urges for calm and the protection of the city’s sanctity.

Honor of Jerusalem under fire: Western Wall Rabbi condemns Iranian fire toward Jerusalem

Greg Kelly:

Greg Kelly: ‘I think we kind of just won the war’

On Newsmax's “Greg Kelly Reports," Kelly commented on the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, as well as recent remarks by Iran’s foreign minister on the Strait of Hormuz. Watch.

Greg Kelly: ‘I think we kind of just won the war’

Without military coordination:

Breslov Chassidim enter Shechem and pray at Joseph's Tomb

Breslov Chassidim pray at Joseph’s Tomb, with the aim of restoring Jewish control over the holy site.

Breslov Chassidim enter Shechem and pray at Joseph's Tomb

Humiliating women:

Humiliating women: AI video sparks outrage across the political spectrum

Social activist Naor Narkis sparks strong reactions after posting an AI-generated video, by showing the removal of religious female Knesset members' head coverings.

Humiliating women: AI video sparks outrage across the political spectrum

Sheltering with thieves:

Sheltering with thieves: Looters caught excavating antiquities amid missile sirens

Suspected antiquities looters were caught excavating in northern Israel and forced into shelters with officers as missile sirens sounded overhead.

Sheltering with thieves: Looters caught excavating antiquities amid missile sirens

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz:

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz: Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

Israeli jets struck Iranian command centers and missile sites in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, expanding efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz: Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

US opinion on Israel shifts sharply, new NBC poll finds

A new NBC News poll shows a growing share of Americans, mainly Democrats, independents, and younger voters, view Israel negatively and increasingly sympathize with Palestinians, signaling a major political shift in the US.

US opinion on Israel shifts sharply, new NBC poll finds

36th Division joins ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops launched limited ground operations in southern Lebanon to strengthen border defenses and counter Hezbollah threats.

36th Division joins ground operations in southern Lebanon

Officials assess:

Officials assess: Trump to visit Israel on Independence Day, despite war

Israeli officials assess that US President Donald Trump will be in Israel on Israeli Independence Day to receive the Israel Prize.

Officials assess: Trump to visit Israel on Independence Day, despite war

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability.

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Report:

Report: Jewish enrollment at Harvard falls to lowest level since WWII

A report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance says Jewish undergraduate enrollment at Harvard has fallen to about 7 percent in 2025, the lowest level since before World War II.

Report: Jewish enrollment at Harvard falls to lowest level since WWII

Report:

Report: Trump presented with options to end Iran war

US officials say military planners have presented President Donald Trump with options to end the war with Iran, even as fighting continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.

Report: Trump presented with options to end Iran war

Report:

Report: Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

A 911 call reportedly revealed the ex-wife of a man who rammed a Michigan synagogue had warned police he was suicidal hours before the attack.

Report: Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

Amid Iranian launches

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel

The IDF targets infrastructure in Tehran and Beirut. Sirens sound in central and northern Israel after launches from Iran that were intercepted without casualties.

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel

Report:

Report: Direct Witkoff-Araghchi channel reactivated amid Iran war

Axios reports a direct channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was recently reactivated. Araghchi denies.

Report: Direct Witkoff-Araghchi channel reactivated amid Iran war

Former hostage:

Former hostage Tsurkov says commander involved in her captivity killed in Baghdad strike

Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of senior commander Abu Ali al-Askari, reportedly killed in a Baghdad strike. Former hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov says he was directly involved in her captivity.

Former hostage Tsurkov says commander involved in her captivity killed in Baghdad strike

Trump:

Trump: Iran war won't end this week but 'will be wrapped up soon'

President Donald Trump tells reporters the war in Iran will not end this week but will be “wrapped up soon," adding that Iran is now “a shell of itself".

Trump: Iran war won't end this week but 'will be wrapped up soon'

Zelenskyy to i24NEWS:

Zelenskyy to i24NEWS: 'We want the world to stop Iran as quick as possible'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for the overthrow of the regime in Iran and reveals Russian components in drones that struck Gulf countries.

Zelenskyy to i24NEWS: 'We want the world to stop Iran as quick as possible'

Reza Pahlavi announces Committee for Transitional Justice in Iran.

Prince Reza Pahlavi announced the formation of a Committee to lay the groundwork for a Special Court to prosecute the regime’s perpetrators of crimes against humanity.

Reza Pahlavi announces Committee for Transitional Justice in Iran.