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French President urges Netanyahu to "avoid a cycle of reprisals that would put the populations and stability of the region at risk", after making a similar plea to Iranian counterpart.
Sources tell CNN Hezbollah looks increasingly like it may strike Israel independent of whatever Iran may intend to do, adding Hezbollah is moving faster than Iran in its planning.
29 prisoners were hanged, 26 of them in one prison, by the Islamic Republic, the first mass execution in Iran since 2009.
New York Democratic Congressman says selective accusations of 'escalation' are only made when Israel defends itself for Iran and its terrorist proxies, not when it is attacked or threatened.
Iranian opposition media reports that newly inaugurated President Masoud Pezeshkian begged Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei not to attack Israel for fear Iran could be devastated in a regional war.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains that the Iranian regime wants to fight the entire Western world and therefore must be destroyed.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'
US warned of 'serious consequences' for new Iranian government if tensions in Middle East escalate, Iran delaying attack on Israel due to US pressure, report says.
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump
New report contradicts claims the bomb that killed Hamas leader was planted 2 months in advance, states 2 IRGC employees planted the bomb the day of the assassination and were smuggled out of Iran before it was detonated.
US seeing Iranian preparations for an attack on Israel in the coming days, but Hezbollah may attack on its own, officials tell CNN.
J.D. Vance believes that, 'the fundamental goal of US policy in the Middle East should be to enable Israel and the Sunni Arab states to build on Trump's Abraham Accords and provide a regional counterweight to Iran.'
Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.
Russian President reportedly asks Iran's Supreme Leader to avoid causing harm to civilians as it responds to assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.
US identifies military activities in Iran indicating that preparations for an attack on Israel are underway.
Barak Ravid of Axios reports that US President and Vice President were told by their national security team that it is still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel and what specifically the attack might entail.
Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times confirm that Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran, after officials in Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms.
US Secretary of State calls on parties in the Middle East to work to ease tensions, claims a Gaza ceasefire would unlock possibilities for more enduring calm.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari issues clarification amid wave of rumors and reports about the Iranian response to the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory.
Former President says he has heard Iran's attack on Israel will happen tonight, and that Iran would not attack if he was president.
Elimelech Stern of Beit Shemesh admits during Shin Bet investigations that he was in contact with Iranian agents, 'I failed big time.'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday an attack could happen within 24 to 48 hours.
US President holds national security meeting in the Situation Room as US and Israel prepare for the expected Iranian attack on the Jewish State.
A Russian Telegram channel hinted that Armenian officials leaked information about the Hamas political leader's location in return for 'tempting offers.'
Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry claims his country 'seeks to establish stability' in Middle East, urges international community to support 'punishment' of Israel.
Egypt working to reduce tensions, but won't be part of military axis against Iran, report says.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stresses importance of US leadership in forming regional coalition, discusses potential attack and defense scenarios in conversation with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.
Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.
Axios reports that US Secretary of State told his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday.
For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".
Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, says his country's response to the elimination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran would make Israel and its supporters "regret their action".
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Israeli official tells NBC News that Israel is bracing for a potential multiday attack by Iran and Hezbollah following the elimination of two senior terrorists.
Former US Ambassador David Freidman believes that if Trump were in power he would threaten devastating harm to Iran's industries if they were to attack.
Iranian media is reporting that authorities have arrested an Israeli agent by the name of 'Amit Hazeh,' a play on words for the Hebrew word for 'the imposter.'
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer hinted at the Biden Administration's frustration with the eliminations of top Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists.
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
Amid threats of an Iranian attack Minister Gallant visited the Ground Corps Technology Brigade and gave a stern warning: 'If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the government meeting regarding the negotiations for the deal and the Iranian threats of retaliation over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.
US President expresses hope Iran will stand down despite its threat to avenge the elimination of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
The Revolutionary Guards of Iran deny that Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated by an explosive device, and claim that a missile with 7 kg of explosives was fired outside his room.
The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination.
Iranian representative to the United Nations warns that Hezbollah is likely to respond to Fuad Shukr's elimination by choosing 'broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.'
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders aircraft carrier, additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the region amid concerns of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.
Wizz Air becomes latest airline to temporarily suspend flights amid concerns over retaliation for recent eliminations of terrorist leaders.
Journalist Nahum Barnea drew outrage today by suggesting that Iran destroy the Wing of Zion state jet as a symbolic act of revenge on Israel.
Hamas leader boasted of the supremacy and eternity of Islamic civilization in his last interview before he was assassinated in his room in Tehran.
US officials tell CNN that the US is expecting that an Iranian attack in retaliation for elimination of Haniyeh could be coordinated with Iranian proxies from multiple directions.
Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who said both Trump and Netanyahu will end up "the dustbin of history" appointed Iran's vice president for strategic affairs and head of the Center for Strategic Studies.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense.
Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.
Israel is working to ensure that the defensive coalition will take action in the case of an Iranian attack.
New report on assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran says the bomb used to kill him used AI technology, was detonated remotely by Mossad agents.
Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Elise Stefanik launch probe into Vice President Kamala Harris's national security adviser Philip Gordon's ties to an Iranian influence network involving suspended Iran Robert Malley.
PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says he sees the determination of Israelis as the country faces the possibility of a large-scale Iranian and Hezbollah attack.
Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr are 'very significant,' calls for US to pay $5 million bounty on Fuad Shukr to families of the 12 Druze children he murdered.
According to several sources, the Hamas political leader was killed by a bomb that had been planted in the IRGC-run guesthouse approximately two months ago.
Israel's Aerial Defense Array is on high alert ahead of expected retaliation for death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's second-in-command Fuad Shukr.
