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Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.
European Union foreign ministers to meet in Luxembourg and discuss expanding sanctions on Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader thanks the country's armed forces for their attack on Israel, says the country demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit.
US officials were horrified when they realized how many UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles Iran had fired at Israel in its massive attack.
Israel struggles with a diminishing capacity to defend itself. And Joe Biden is uniquely at fault.
Satellite images show the damage caused by alleged Israeli retaliation for Iran's massive attack a week ago.
Iran expected to receive the first delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in the next few days, a year after agreeing to purchase them.
Iranian bases were hit with the 'Rampage' missile, developed by Israel.
Israel attacked Isfahan base using a missile fired from a warplane far from Iran's borders, New York Times reports.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran's attack on Israel "showed our authority", does not mention explosions that were heard in his country's central region overnight.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at press briefing: I know there’s a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight. We do not have any comment at this time.
US official tells ABC News that three missiles were fired from Israeli fighter aircraft outside of Iran in Friday morning’s very limited strike.
IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.
Ayman al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, claims 'danger of escalation and expansion of the war' continually increasing.
Israeli source speaks about attack on Isfahan, Iran; Iranians say attack may have been carried out from within Iranian territory and that their government does not intend to respond.
Intelligence source says Iran unlikely to respond to attacks, US and Australia issue travel warnings for Israel.
National Security Min. Ben Gvir calls Israel's attack on Iran 'weak,' Iran's Tasnim news agency responds.
Iran suspends flights at the airports in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. Revolutionary Guards on high alert. Israel not commenting on the reports.
In interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns Israel against taking any military action against his country.
After massive Iranian attack on Israel, US Treasury announces sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities that are enabling Iran’s UAV production and testing.
In effort to deter Israel from retaliating after Iran attacked with 300 UAV and missiles, Islamic Republic threatens to attack US interests and advance nuclear program.
Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'
UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.
Vizhnitzer Rebbe to Shas chief Aryeh Deri: 'We are in an extremely vulnerable situation, we must not rekindle the fire.'
'Defense is not enough to create deterrence, if we do not push back against Iran, in a matter of a few years, you may see nuclear warheads on Iranian missiles,' Israel's Amb. Michael Herzog says.
Egyptian military on high alert along Gaza-Egypt border, IDF preparing for Rafah ground operation, source says.
Israeli sources tell ABC News that Israel prepared for and then aborted retaliatory strikes against Iran on at least two nights this past week.
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven pledge to coordinate measures to diminish Iran's ability to acquire, produce, or transfer weapons.
EU leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel, say they will take further restrictive measures against Iran.
An Israeli source said on Wednesday that Israel will have trouble carrying out its response to the Iranian attack as was initially planned and authorized.
Israeli War Cabinet reportedly considered giving the IDF the green light for a strike against Iran. However, later that night, a decision was made not to go through with it 'for operational reasons.'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the scene of the murder of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimeir and was briefed on the operational and intelligence efforts conducted to apprehend the perpetrators.
US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Iran said it was readying its air force for strikes and its navy would begin escorting commercial Iranian ships in the Red Sea.
Does American realize that if Israel does not eliminate the existential threats from Iran and Hamas quickly, more Bin Laden's (G-d forbid) will be created? Op-ed.
'Whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime,' Pres. Herzog says.
Dubbing IRGC headquarters in Syria a “diplomatic mission” is like calling Shifa a hospital. Opinion.
EU top diplomat Josep Borrell says EU members plan to discuss sanctions regime that seeks to curb the supply of Iranian drones to Russia to include the provision of missiles and cover deliveries to Iranian proxies.
Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.
Defense Minister meets IDF soldiers stationed in the north. 'Any enemy that fights us will be defeated.'
A remarkable realignment may be under way: Israel and the Arabs v America and Iran. Opinion.
PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'
Giora Eiland, former National Security Council chief, calls to utilize the international support following Iran's attack to secure Israel's northern border.
'Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz emphasizes.
British Foreign Minister explains why Britain did not intercept Russian drones as it did this week in the Iranian attack against Israel.
Despite cautions against further escalation in the region, Gilad Erdan, Israel’s representative to the UN, said that Israel 'reserves the legal right to retaliate. The world cannot settle for inaction.’
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says 'Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation Iron Shield.'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Netavim airbase days after the base was damaged in Iran's attack over the weekend.
CNN reports Israel was to begin dropping warning leaflets on Rafah today, held off due to focus shifting to Iran retaliation.
Wall Street Journal reports US, Western officials believe Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive missile and drone attack is imminent, even as US attempts to prevent an Israeli retaliation.
Ali Karimi, one of the greatest Iranian soccer players of all times, spoke openly against the attack on Israel and surprisingly won extensive support.
Homayoun Sameh claimed the attack was successful, stating that Iran's goal was not to hit with all of the missiles, but to cause confusion and hit specific targets.
Further deterioration in relations between Iran and Jordan – after the latter officially announced that it helped intercept the attack against Israel.
Director for Western Europe at Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the three countries of "double standards" after they condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.
Former US National Security Adviser blasts Biden for encouraging Israel not to respond to Iran’s attacks: If Iran doesn’t feel the pain, it’s only got to get worse for Israel.
CENTCOM says US forces destroyed more than 80 Iranian drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.
Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.
G7 leaders agreed to use all possible channels of influence to pressure Israel not to respond to the Iranian attack
President Herzog, speaking to Sky News: 'I am quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'
