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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.

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

Trump:

'Iran not winning war. They should talk before it's too late'

At G-7 Summit, President Trump urges Iran to negotiate “before it’s too late,” citing Tehran’s failure to act during 60-day deadline amid war with Israel.

'Iran not winning war. They should talk before it's too late'

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

Report:

Iran urgently seeks talks amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes

Tehran signals immediate desire for diplomacy through Arab intermediaries as Israeli campaign targets nuclear and military assets.

Iran urgently seeks talks amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Dozens of Israeli aircraft strike targets deep in Iran's interior as Israel continues to maintain aerial superiority in much of the country.

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Bennett to Iranians:

'Israel is not at war with you, now is your time to rise up'

Former PM releases video message to the people of Iran calling on them to rise up against the dictatorial regime. 'Israel is not at war with the Iranian people. We're at war with the regime, with the nuclear program. We respect the Iranian people.'

'Israel is not at war with you, now is your time to rise up'

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

In 48 hours, Israel achieved what Russia has failed to achieve in more than 3 years since its invasion of Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

Israel Police Spokesman:

Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel Police International Spokesman Dean Elsdunne demonstrates the difference between Israel's strikes on military targets and Iran's attacks on civilians.

Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel delivers heavy blows to Iran’s nuclear program

Israel inflicted severe damage on Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, destroying 14,000 centrifuges.

Israel delivers heavy blows to Iran’s nuclear program

Iran vs Hashem

Will we hit Iran hard to simply teach them a lesson, or will we eradicate the evil once-and-for-all? The decision is in our hands.

Iran vs Hashem

Report:

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

Israel's campaign against Iran's nuclear program has significantly impacted Natanz, incapacitating centrifuges and potentially causing an underground implosion, an Israeli official tells The Wall Street Journal.

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

Report:

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly seeks refuge in a Tehran bunker as Israel launched strikes. Following a Mashhad strike, sources indicate Israel spared Khamenei to give him a "final chance" to dismantle Iran's uranium enrichment program.

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

Two additional bodies recovered from the site of the Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, bringing the death toll to nine. Five of the victims, including three minors, were Ukrainian citizens.

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

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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.

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Sa'ar wonders:

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar appears on CNN to counter Iran's narrative, but Iranian FM Araghchi unexpectedly cancels his interview just moments before airtime. Sa'ar seizes the moment, mocking Araghchi for his last-minute no-show.

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

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 degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

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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.

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

Iranian missile barrage

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

Sirens sounded across most of Israel after Iran launched another volley of missiles.

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

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.

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

Sa'ar to diplomats:

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

Foreign Minister tells diplomats Iran's air defenses were crippled, enabling direct strikes on nuclear sites in Tehran.

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

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.

'Tehran is burning'

Report:

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli official dismisses report of Trump vetoing Khamenei strike, says targeting leadership not currently on the table but situation could shift rapidly.

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

The summit had originally intended to deal primarily with the Ukraine war but has changed its agenda with the beginning of Operation Rising Lion.

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

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.

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

Amidst The War:

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

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.

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

Reports in Iran:

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

Official Iranian media reported that Israel carried out car bombings in the capital. A total of 128 are reported dead since the start of the Israeli campaign, including 14 scientists.

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

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.

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

Trump:

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Citing past diplomatic achievements, President Trump predicts imminent peace between Israel and Iran.

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

Sirens across central Israel due to wave of missiles from Iran and Yemen, severe destruction at scenes in Bat Yam and Rehovot. Six murdered, 140 injured, and over 7 remain unaccounted for.

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

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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.

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

Israeli drones disable Iranian defenses ahead of F‑35 strikes, highlighting Israel’s expanding use of off-the-shelf technology in clandestine warfare and marking one of the deepest incursions into Iranian territory to date.

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

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,

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

US Poll:

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

A Ronald Reagan Institute survey conducted ahead of Israel's attack on Iran reveals that 45% of US residents supported an Israeli strike should US-Iran talks collapse, with sharp divisions between Republican and Democrat voters.

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

Home Front Command Head:

Survivor rescued from rubble in Rehovot

Delivering a situational update Sunday morning following the Iranian attack in Bat Yam, where several people were murdered, Home Front Command Head underscores the critical importance of following Home Front Command directives.

Survivor rescued from rubble in Rehovot

Trump:

'US will come down on Iran as never before if they attack us'

US President says America had nothing to do with the latest IDF airstrikes in Iran, warns of dire consequences if Iran strikes at any American assets in the Middle East.

'US will come down on Iran as never before if they attack us'

Jack Engelhard:

The countdown had begun

From one US president to the next, up to and including Trump, they all said, “Iran will never get the bomb.” Sure. Opinion.

The countdown had begun

'Alpha on target - Strike'

Watch: IAF combat helicopters down Iranian drones

IAF attack helicopters intercepted Iranian drones that were en route to strike Israel.

Watch: IAF combat helicopters down Iranian drones

Two suspected of Iranian-directed security offences

The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court issued a 30-day gag order regarding a sensitive security-related case involving Iran.

Two suspected of Iranian-directed security offences

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.

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Israeli official:

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

The source made clear that the conflict would only conclude if Iran either voluntarily dismantles its nuclear program or if Israel succeeds in permanently preventing its revival.

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

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.

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Mossad activity in Iran sparks outrage, arrests reported

Iranian media report seizure of UAV-laden trucks and vehicles allegedly used by Israeli agents. five citizens arrested for alleged collaboration with Mossad.

Mossad activity in Iran sparks outrage, arrests reported

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.

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime bombing civilians, we are targeting terrorists

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a video congratulating President Trump and the US Army on their birthdays and emphasized that Israel is fighting for more than just itself.

Iranian regime bombing civilians, we are targeting terrorists

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF dismantles air bases and missile sites

IDF launches strikes on Iran's Hamadan and Tabriz air bases, successfully dismantling the latter. Dozens of Iranian aerial defense targets, UAVs, and surface-to-surface missile launchers also destroyed.

IDF dismantles air bases and missile sites

Netanyahu to Iranians:

'Rising Lion' paves way for your freedom

PM Netanyahu addresses Iranians in a video after Operation Rising Lion, stating it clears the path for their freedom by targeting the Islamic regime's nuclear and missile threats and urging Iranians to seize this opportunity for liberation.

'Rising Lion' paves way for your freedom

Iran retaliates:

Iranian missiles kill woman, injure dozens of others

Iranian missile barrages targeting Israel Friday and Saturday kill one woman and injure dozensof others. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim retaliation for "Operation Rising Lion." Defense Minister vows "heavy price."

Iranian missiles kill woman, injure dozens of others

'Well done to an ally!'

Sen. Graham lauds Israeli strikes on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham enthusiastically praises Israel's strikes on Iran, calling them "one of the most impressive military strikes... in Israeli history."

Sen. Graham lauds Israeli strikes on Iran

IDF Spokesperson:

'More interceptions possible, we're eliminating the threat'

After Iran's retaliatory missile strike, IDF Spokesperson urges adherence to safety guidelines, emphasizing the ongoing operation's necessity to neutralize threats.

'More interceptions possible, we're eliminating the threat'

IDF strikes Iranian nuclear facility in Isafahan

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin confirms that Israel struck Iran's nuclear facility in Isfahan, part of "Operation Rising Lion." The strike targeted a uranium "reconversion" site.

IDF strikes Iranian nuclear facility in Isafahan

Khamenei threatens:

'Zionist regime faces bitter fate'

Following the start of Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers fiery threats against the Jewish state, declares Israel would not emerge "unscathed".

'Zionist regime faces bitter fate'

Dramatic report

Quds Force commander eliminated

New York Times IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani was eliminated in an Israeli strike in Iran. Israeli sources express doubt, stating he's alive.

Quds Force commander eliminated

Trump:

'Iran’s leaders are dead — make a deal before it’s too late'

US President Donald Trump responds to Israel’s strike on Iran, saying Tehran missed repeated chances to make a deal. 'They are all dead now, and it will only get worse.'

'Iran’s leaders are dead — make a deal before it’s too late'

Senior analyst:

Iranians attempted to hack my phone using fake message

Channel 12's Ehud Yaari says he received message allegedly from Iranian hacker, offering solution to Gaza war. 'Someone in Iran put serious effort into this.'

Iranians attempted to hack my phone using fake message

Amid security crisis:

Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructs all haredi institutions to suspend studies; Rabbi David Stav calls for private Shabbat prayers due to the national emergency. Both urge full adherence to Home Front Command directives to protect lives.

Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer

Herzog:

'Iran seeks Israel’s destruction - we will defend ourselves'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Operation Rising Lion, calling it a necessary response to Iran’s existential threat and emphasizes Israel’s right to self-defense.

'Iran seeks Israel’s destruction - we will defend ourselves'

Trump:

'I knew of Israel's Iran strikes in advance'

Trump tells Fox News he was aware of Israel’s strikes in Iran beforehand but emphasizes the US was not militarily involved: "We will defend Israel if necessary."

'I knew of Israel's Iran strikes in advance'

Khamenei threatens:

'The Zionist regime must expect severe punishment'

Iran’s Supreme Leader vows harsh retaliation after senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists killed in an Israeli strike: Israel has doomed itself to a bitter and cruel fate.

'The Zionist regime must expect severe punishment'

On the enemies of Israel:

Our Sages said: "The best of snakes - crush its head"

The Iranian enemy is like a snake which bites without any benefit to itself, it comes solely from the desire to harm and destroy.

Our Sages said: "The best of snakes - crush its head"