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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.

IAF destroys IRGC navy command center

The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck and dismantled the IRGC’s Navy Headquarters.

IAF destroys IRGC navy command center

Huge piece of Iranian missile hits Hasidic synagogue in Jerusalem

A huge fragment of an Iranian missile penetrated the ceiling of the large Beit Midrash of the Boyan Hasidic sect in Jerusalem.

Huge piece of Iranian missile hits Hasidic synagogue in Jerusalem

Recording reveals:

Recording reveals: Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped assassination

According to a UK report, Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped assassination in an Israeli strike at the start of the war after stepping into the courtyard minutes before the missile hit.

Recording reveals: Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped assassination

New UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

A poll of 1,000 students in the UK found that one in five is unwilling or refuses to share an apartment with a Jewish student. Nearly a quarter witnessed negative behavior toward Jews because of their religion.

New UK university survey reveals widespread antisemitism on campus

IDF Chief

IDF Chief: 'Hezbollah is in a war of survival, pressure on it will grow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the Northern Command, conducted a situation assessment with the commanders, and said that Hezbollah is in a war of survival.

IDF Chief: 'Hezbollah is in a war of survival, pressure on it will grow'

Trump announces that WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with cancer

President Donald Trump announced that 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, her prognosis is excellent!'

Trump announces that WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with cancer

President Trump:

President Trump seeks international support on Strait of Hormuz

'We strongly encourage other nations whose economies depend on the strait, far more than ours ... we want them to come and help us with the strait,' says President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump seeks international support on Strait of Hormuz

Dramatic Footage

Dramatic Footage: Nukhba terrorists identified - and eliminated in a vehicle

The IDF attacked and eliminated a terrorist cell that was planning a terrorist plot against forces in the Gaza Strip. Among the dead were Nukhba terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.

Dramatic Footage: Nukhba terrorists identified - and eliminated in a vehicle

Watch

Watch: House in Nahariya directly hit in rocket attack, 6 hurt

A man was moderately injured this evening by shrapnel at Kabri Junction in the Western Galilee and was evacuated to the hospital in Nahariya for further treatment.

Watch: House in Nahariya directly hit in rocket attack, 6 hurt

Debris from Iranian missile lands near PMO, on Temple Mount

Debris from Iranian missile attack fell in several locations in Jerusalem, including near the Prime Minister's Office, the Knesset, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre complex.

Debris from Iranian missile lands near PMO, on Temple Mount

'Not Our War'

'Not Our War': Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Several NATO member states have rejected a demand by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Not Our War': Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Rachel Goldberg-Polin nominated one of USA TODAY’s 2026 Women of the Year

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh, murdered in Hamas captivity, has become a source of support for those navigating profound grief, drawing on her Orthodox Jewish faith and personal loss to inspire resilience and compassion worldwide.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin nominated one of USA TODAY’s 2026 Women of the Year

Katz orders: Return “Force 100" soldiers to service

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with Force 100 soldiers in his office after the indictment against them was dropped and ordered action to restore them to reserve service.

Katz orders: Return “Force 100" soldiers to service

Danon

Danon: 'When rockets continue to be fired, Israel can't pretend diplomacy is working'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says the failure of diplomacy to disarm Hezbollah necessitated the current military actions in Lebanon. 'Israel did not choose this situation. Hezbollah did.'

Danon: 'When rockets continue to be fired, Israel can't pretend diplomacy is working'

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry insists his country has not closed the Straits of Hormuz, uninvolved countries able to move ships through.

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Herzog at missile strike site:

Herzog at missile strike site: Iran spreading terror and destruction

President Isaac Herzog visits missile impact site in Rishon Lezion, President Isaac Herzog visited the missile impact site in Rishon Lezion, condemning Iran for targeting civilians and calling the strike a 'weapon of the weak.'

Herzog at missile strike site: Iran spreading terror and destruction

Survey:

Survey: Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.

Survey: Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

IAF takes out key Iranian Space Agency research site

IDF destroys a Iranian terror regime's compound used to develop satellite attack capabilities in space.

IAF takes out key Iranian Space Agency research site

Concern of hazardous leak after missile debris lands in Tzfat

Residents of certain areas of Tzfat should remain at home, close windows, after missile debris causes concern of dangerous chemical leak.

Concern of hazardous leak after missile debris lands in Tzfat

'Truly Great American Patriot':

'Truly Great American Patriot': Trump defends Mark Levin in fiery post

President Donald Trump defended Mark Levin in a Truth Social post, calling him a great American patriot, before Levin replied with thanks.

'Truly Great American Patriot': Trump defends Mark Levin in fiery post

'O Iranian, launch, launch!'

'O Iranian, launch, launch!' | Samaria Arabs show support for Iranian regime

Video from a funeral in Tamun showed a crowd chanting for Iran to fire missiles and voicing support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

'O Iranian, launch, launch!' | Samaria Arabs show support for Iranian regime

Defense Minister declares:

Defense Minister declares: Shiites won't return to south of Litani River

Defense Minister Israel Katz sends warning message to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, promising he will 'soon meet Hassan Nasrallah and Ali Khamanei in the depths of hell.'

Defense Minister declares: Shiites won't return to south of Litani River

Watch: Knesset disperses - due to air raid siren

Heated Knesset discussion disperses after MKs receive air raid alerts on their mobile phones; opposition MKs continue argument while walking to shelter.

Watch: Knesset disperses - due to air raid siren

The real star of Netanyahu's video

While Netanyahu was supposed to be the focus of a video posted on social media, a barista with a charming smile stole the show and the hearts of social media users around the world.

The real star of Netanyahu's video

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache after airstrike

IDF troops discover Hezbollah weapons depot containing dozens of rockets, explosives, firearms; Haaretz report says Israel trying to maximize results of operation in Lebanon before war in Iran ends.

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache after airstrike

Launches from Iran:

Launches from Iran: Impacts reported in Rishon Lezion, Shoham, and Lod

Several impact sites with damage were reported after Iran launched a cluster missile at central Israel.

Launches from Iran: Impacts reported in Rishon Lezion, Shoham, and Lod

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court rules: Shin Bet Chief's brother to be released to house arrest

The Supreme Court rejected the prosecution’s appeal and upheld the release to house arrest of Bezalel Zini, accused in a Gaza smuggling case.

Supreme Court rules: Shin Bet Chief's brother to be released to house arrest

Watch: Border Police arrest terrorist en route to attack

At Lod mosque, Border Police officers arrest 22-year-old terrorist en route to carry out attack.

Watch: Border Police arrest terrorist en route to attack

IAF dismantles aircraft used by Iranian Supreme Leader

At Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Israeli Air Force dismantles aircraft used by the Supreme Leader of Iran.

IAF dismantles aircraft used by Iranian Supreme Leader

Communications Ministry discovers: Some kosher phones don't receive IDF alerts

Some older simple cellphones do not receive IDF Home Front Command alerts about missile launches towards Israel, Communications Ministry discovers.

Communications Ministry discovers: Some kosher phones don't receive IDF alerts

'Final battle is near'

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran: 'Final battle is near'

Mossad Farsi account sends message of support to Iranian citizens as Israel continues to strike regime targets.

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran: 'Final battle is near'

IDF estimates: Fighting may continue until Shavuot

IDF estimates fighting in northern Israel may continue until early summer, Northern Command official stresses mission ongoing, not limited to specific timeframe.

IDF estimates: Fighting may continue until Shavuot

School partially reopens, in first since start of war

Following change in Home Front Command guidelines for some areas of Israel, education systems partially reopen; most Israeli students continue distance learning.

School partially reopens, in first since start of war

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

French prosecutors say two brothers arrested in northern France were planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack and sought martyrdom.

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

Report:

Report: Hamas taking advantage of Iran war to regain control in Gaza

Gazans cited by Kan News said Hamas is exploiting the war with Iran to deepen its control, intimidate opponents and restore extortion networks.

Report: Hamas taking advantage of Iran war to regain control in Gaza

IDF launches targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops begin limited ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure, strengthening the forward defense line protecting northern Israeli communities.

IDF launches targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon

London:

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at London Al-Quds rally spark police probe

British police arrest 12 people and launch an investigation after chants of “Death to the IDF" heard at a London Al-Quds Day rally.

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at London Al-Quds rally spark police probe

Report:

Report: Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island as Hormuz blockade continues

Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.

Report: Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island as Hormuz blockade continues