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Footage from western Iran:

IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Aircraft targeted and dismantled the engineering equipment and eliminated dozens of soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces operating in the area.

From the air and sea:

IDF intercepted over 95% of Iranian UAVs so far

IDF says over 95% of airborne threats intercepted as Air Force and Navy work in tandem to counter relentless Iranian UAV and missile attacks on Israeli civilians.

Home Front Command:

'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

Captain Yael of the IDF Home Front Command issued a statement today from Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, following an Iranian missile attack that struck the hospital earlier in the day.

'Hunt the officials down'

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes

Major General Shlomi Binder praises successful operations against Quds Force leadership, calls for continued momentum in ongoing campaign.

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IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who carried out Samaria attack

Engineering forces operate in village of Einabus to demolish the home of terrorist Samer Hussein, who carried out a shooting attack at the Gitti Avisar junction on November 29, 2024, injuring nine Israelis.

IDF Spokesperson:

Over 480 attack drones launched by Iran have been intercepted

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, delivers a message to Iran: ' Our actions are speaking louder than words: those who act against us are paying a heavy price.'

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Gazan terrorist who attempted to fire mortar at troops eliminated

Forces located and dismantled a terrorist tunnel shaft inside a residential building in Shejaiya and a 500-meter-long underground tunnel route in the area.

Tank soldiers complete emotional ceremony with powerful prayer

Tank soldiers complete emotional ceremony with a powerful prayer, emphasizing their dedication to the nation and their belief in G-d.

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

Israel Air Force launches wave of strikes in Tehran and other areas in Iran, a day after attacking a centrifuge production site in the capital. IDF spokesperson publishes evacuation warning for Arak-Khondab area.

Chief of Staff:

We are now turning their 'ring of fire' on them

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits the IDF Intelligence Directorate. 'What we are doing here is historic—we are changing the face of the Middle East.'

Since start of Iran op:

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies

The IAF’s aerial refueling aircraft support these fighter jets, conducting dozens of sorties and performing over 600 aerial refuelings in the skies of the Middle East thus far.

Operation Rising Lion

1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

Of the 400 ballistic missiles the Iranian regime launched at Israel, only 20 hit build-up areas. Of the 1000 UAVs, only 200 crossed into Israeli airspace, and none hit their targets.

Over 20 targets struck:

IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF completes series of strikes in Tehran, striking over 20 military targets, including nuclear weapons development project sites and missile production sites belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tehran.

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Iran successfully downs Israeli UAV over Isfahan, marking first such event in the conflict.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria

IDF forces conduct extensive raids in northern Samaria, arresting suspects, seizing weapons, and disrupting terrorist activities in multiple areas, including Shechem and Qalqilya.

IDF Spokesman:

IAF targets Iran’s military infrastructure in ongoing strikes

Brigadier General Effie Defrin outlines IAF strikes on Iranian military targets aimed at neutralizing an existential threat to Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

IDF Chief of Staff stresses proactive defense strategy and commitment to hostage return in ongoing Gaza operations.

Contact Mossad

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair

In a post on X, the IDF Farsi-language spokesperson encouraged Iranians facing difficult circumstances to contact Mossad, saying, 'Maybe-maybe you'll find a new way to improve your situation there.'

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

The attacks destroyed dozens of IRGC missiles and UAVs launchers.

IDF Spokesperson:

'There are no more cities of refuge in the Middle East'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Efi Defrin delivers a statement on the IDF's continued attacks on Iran and the thwarting of Iran's missile launches at Israel.

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.

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.

Third time in one night

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Sirens activated in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, marking the third such attack in just over four hours.

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.

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.

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.

Anti-terror raid:

5 terrorists apprehended in Jenin area, plots foiled

Israeli forces apprehend five terrorists in Jenin, Far'a, and Tamun, acting on Shin Bet intelligence. The operations thwart planned attacks, dismantle a terror network involved in financing and weapons, and nab explosive manufacturers.

IDF promises:

The next stage will be surprising

The IDF intensifies Operation Rising Lion with strategic strikes across Iran, targeting military headquarters, terror leaders, and nuclear facilities. Senior officials promise more decisive actions ahead.

'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.

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.

Mid-broadcast

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

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

Report:

IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

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

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IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Since the beginning of the operation, the IAF and Israeli Navy have intercepted more than 100 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel.

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.

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IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

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

IDF establishes new eastern division

IDF establishes Gilad Division (96), part of historic reorganization under Central Command. Overnight, 25 wanted suspects were arrested. Maj. Gen. Bluth: 'We must not be complacent in the face of the enemy.'

Wide-scale strikes:

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

IDF completes wide-scale wave of strikes to degrade the Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities.

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, has issued the IDF's first evacuation warning to Iranian residents telling them to remove themselves from all weapons factories in Iran,

Netanyahu:

'Tehran is burning'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israel’s recent military operations against Iran on Sunday evening, highlighting what he described as significant achievements.

Chief of Staff:

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.

Several drones infiltrate northern and southern Israel

IAF intercepts three drones in southern Israel. Sirens sound in northern Israel as well.

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Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.

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IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

The IAF struck and dismantled surface-to-surface missile production sites, detection radar sites, and surface-to-air missile launchers in Tehran, with the direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

Cleared for publication:

Body of Aviv Atzili recovered from Gaza

Body of the deceased hostage, Warrant Officer Aviv Atzili, was recovered last week from Hamas captivity in Gaza, together with that of Yair Yaakov.

New Rules:

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Thousands of IDF soldiers were called up on emergency orders on Friday following the outbreak of war with Iran. They need our help to win the war. In response to the situation, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched for reserve soldiers.

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Daniel Hagari among reservists returning to support the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit after the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a move made at the request of Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.

Chief of Staff:

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran.

2,300 km from Israel

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.

Members of the same family:

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Five members of the same family were murdered when a missile hit a three story home in the town of Tamra.

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

An Israeli strike in Yemen on Saturday night reportedly targeted a senior commander of the Houthi militia, believed to be Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Amari.

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF reveals secret Iranian nuclear weapons program

The IDF reveals new intelligence showing Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability, with secret efforts to develop all weapon components accelerating in recent months.

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Prayers for the State of Israel, the IDF and the Hostages

In this week's Torah reading: “Rise up, Hashem! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.”

Head of Home Front Command:

'We are strong and prepared to defend the State of Israel'

Commander of the Home Front Command in statement after launch of Operation Rising Lion: We anticipate widespread alerts. It is crucial to that you take shelter in the best way possible. Avoid unnecessary movement outside and refrain from driving on the road.

IDF reveals Iranian plan to destroy Israel

Israel has collected and analyzed vast quantities of intelligence materials that reveal the regime's plan: “The Destruction of Israel Plan.”

Secret cross-border rescue:

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

Revealed: 12-year-old Syrian girl in life-threatening condition was evacuated by the IDF to Rambam Hospital, where she received urgent heart treatment and made a full recovery.

The battle of Pri Gan

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

Military probe reveals critical delays and command breakdowns in IDF response to October 7th infiltration; local security teams hailed for averting massacre at Pri Gan despite heavy losses.