Following "Operation Rising Lion," Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declares Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state. Extensive damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and scientists will take years to repair.
'Take heed—Operation Rising Lion was only a preview of a new Israeli doctrine. After October 7th, your immunity is over,' says Minister of Defense to the defanged snakehead in Tehran.
IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion, 'What will bring about our victory? It’s only one thing—superiority, superiority, and once again, superiority.'
Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder acknowledged that despite the security achievements, Military Intelligence must exhibit “genuine humility” in light of the complexity Israel is facing.
Iran restores mobile internet late Tuesday night, ending a nearly two-week shutdown that followed intense clashes. Limited wired networks had resumed earlier, but most citizens remained offline until now.
Iran claims to have uncovered espionage networks linked to Israel, arresting over 700 and executing six. Iranian citizens report an atmosphere of fear and reprisals.
IDF spokesman Effie Defrin recaps Operation Rising Lion, says Iran no longer has ability to create a nuclear bomb 'at this time,' and stressing war against Israel's enemies 'not yet complete.' 'Today's actions are for tomorrow's future.' Watch.
Reports from Iran indicate a severe wave of persecution against Jews in Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, amid suspicions of ties with Israel.
The IDF publishes a summary of Operation Rising Lion, which dealt a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, eliminated senior defense officials, and secured air dominance over Tehran.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir summarizes "Operation Rising Lion", states the IDF successfully struck Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, eliminated key figures, and defended Israel from an existential threat. Zamir salutes the troops for their "daring and successful" operation.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, renewed threats against Israel, warning of a "heavy cost" for any attacks. This follows his claims of Iran's "victory" over the "fake Zionist regime".
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the ZAKA headquarters in Jerusalem and met with senior ZAKA officers, commanders, and volunteers.
PM hails firefighters' heroism during Operation Rising Lion, praises their role in protecting Israelis amid national emergency.
Israeli PM hopes to meet President Trump at the White House so the 2 leaders can celebrate the success of the recent operations in Iran together, Axios reports
PM says Israel’s success against Iran paves way for broadening regional peace, urges swift action alongside efforts to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
The first pilot to enter Iranian territory reveals the message he wrote to his family at the end of the operation: "I promised myself that instead of a farewell letter, I would send you a note and song."
Gen. Caine reveals record-breaking missile defense operation at Al-Udeid; Hegseth slams media for downplaying success.
Visiting Soroka Medical Center after Iranian missile strike, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee praises facility as an 'amazing miracle' still treating thousands, emphasizes its vital role serving all people of the region.
The commander of Hatzerim Base described the tense moments in the cockpit during raids in Iran and the sense of relief on the way back to Israel.
After a week of silence, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei declares 'victory' over Israel, says US intervened only to prevent Israel’s destruction and 'gained nothing' from the war.
Following Operation Rising Lion, Mossad’s Persian-language spokesperson extends offer of free remote medical care to Iranian citizens,. 'The regime cares for its elite, not its people. We are here for you.'
Prof. Israel Aumann supports awarding Nobel Peace Prize to Trump and Netanyahu, calling their strike on Iran’s nuclear program a move that 'prevented war and brought peace.'
Nature and Parks Authority tour reveals intercepted Iranian missile floating on the water at a Kinneret nature reseve, police sappers arrive to manage incident.
At town hall with Iranian exiles, Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter defends Israel’s decision not to topple the Tehran regime, says democracy must reflect the will of the people. 'We’ve set the stage, now it’s up to them to bring change.'
The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the successful military operation in Iran will significantly impact Hamas in Gaza and its willingness to reach a hostage deal.
Following the end of the war with Iran, the Likud party sees a significant boost, rising to 31 seats. The coalition now reaches 56 seats.
President visits IDF cyber command, praises digital innovation and battlefield success during key operation.
Lieutenant General Zamir states that Iran's nuclear weapons program was set back years and its ballistic missile program suffered a severe blow.
IAF publishes footage from the cooperation between Attack helicopter squadrons and personnel from the Aerial Control and Flight Surveillance Array to defend Israel from Iran's UAVs.
Mossad chief praises agents for aiding in strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, credits CIA cooperation and vows continued vigilance.
Intercepts suggest Tehran unaware of full impact; Israel calls strike results 'very significant.'
Netanyahu: 'We have a great victory… By this victory we have removed two immediate existential threats in order to ensure the eternity of Israel.'
US President says at NATO summit that he does not believe Iran was able to move material to a safer location prior to the American airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
"The world is far safer after President Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities", the White House states in an official statement.
Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry admits nuclear sites 'badly damaged' following US strikes; other sources say damage may be limited.
Just one day after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran began, some Israelis received emergency alerts on their phones warning of a missile launch.
The news agency Mizan affiliated with Iran's judicial system reported that three individuals were executed after being convicted of collaborating with the Mossad.
Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirms IDF met all objectives in the Iran strike, setting back Tehran’s nuclear program by years; says IDF investigating deaths of seven soldiers in Khan Yunis.
IDF eliminates Haytham Bakri, head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange, who funneled Iranian Quds Force funds to Hezbollah, dealing major blow to the terror group's financial network.
Following Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, police special forces swiftly evacuated residents and rescued animals from damaged buildings,
The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, joined the rescue efforts in the aftermath of the last Iranian missile strike in Be'er Sheva before the ceasefire, in which several Israelis were killed.
Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani seen alive in video from Tehran, dispelling rumors that he was eliminated by Israel during Operation Rising Lion.
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, calling for a similar agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Behind the scenes of the surprising agreement between Israel and Iran: What was Iran planning, how was its nuclear race halted, and what is the connection to the ousting of Ayman Odeh?
PM delivers statement on the end of Operation Rising Lion. 'We have brought down the Iranian nuclear project.'
Minister Israel Katz says 'the Iranians planned to strike first and launch between 400 to 500 missiles in the opening strike,' tells Pete Hegseth Israel will respect the ceasefire if Iran does.
'This war, in an evolutionary way, gave us increasing courage as we progressed, and in the end, we had enough courage to strike in Iran,' says former Navy Chief Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer (Chayni) Marom.
Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment following the start of the ceasefire. 'We are entering a new phase based on the achievements of the current one.'
'While Israel does not target civilians, the Iranian regime continues to expose its true intent,' Dean Elsdunne Israel Police International spokesperson explains.
Corporal Eitan Zacks, aged 18, from Be'er Sheva, a soldier in combat training in the Multidimensional Unit (888), was killed together with 3 other people in an Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Be'er Sheva.
Captain Res Adam Ittah, Spokesman of the Southern District, Home Front Command, says this was a different type of threat and ammunition and the team is fully committed to doing whatever it takes to save lives.
As a ceasefire begins with deadly missile barrages and is broken within hours, Israelis can’t help but to be reminded of the rounds of fighting in Gaza. Opinion.
Smotrich recounts cabinet’s unanimous resolve to strike Iran, praises IDF precision and Trump administration's backing; says campaign marks end of era shaped by Iranian threat and Oslo doctrine.
US President Trump claimed that Israel was on its way to strike Iran after 'it felt' the ceasefire was violated by 'one rocket that didn't land anywhere.'
Ukrainian paratrooper Artem Buryk is reeling after an Iranian missile strike killed his wife, daughter, and three other relatives in Bat Yam, Israel, but says that 'If I stop now, I don't know if I can ever start again.'
Soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command and members of the ZAKA organization continue to search the devastation where a missile struck an apartment building.
Iran launched a ballistic missile at Israel, violating the ceasefire between the two countries just hours after it began.
