Operation Rising Lion

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.

Yaakov and Dasi Blue murdered in Petah Tikva missile strike

Yaakov and Dasi Blue were among the four individuals murdered when a missile hit an apartment building in Petah Tikva.

Foreign Minister:

'The new Iranian Chief of Staff should take extreme caution'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reported today on Israel's diplomatic efforts at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, saying that there was a broad range of initiatives underway to provide diplomatic cover for the war.

Trump:

'We want a real end to Iran threat, not a ceasefire'

President expresses confidence in Israel's actions, hints at potential diplomatic moves.

Reports: Major cyberattack targets Iranian banks

Branches of Iran’s Bank Sepah were reported to be closed, as hacker group claims it destroyed its entire data infrastructure.

Benny Gantz to CNN:

I'm sure President Trump cares about Israel very much

Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense, speaks to CNN following Israel’s attack on Iran.

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.

Thanks to advanced technology

Watch: Family rescued from destroyed apartment

While searching the scene of a fallen projectile in central Israel, police rescued a family from their damaged home using special technological means.

'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.

Following missile strikes

Police investigating journalists who planned to film Haifa Port

Photographers questioned and equipment seized after filming Haifa Port, amid ongoing security concerns.

Will Congress keep Trump out of war with Iran?

Members of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. Congress are planning to introduce a resolution that would require the president to obtain congressional approval before taking military action against Iran.

After returning from shelter

Israeli woman murdered by Sudanese migrant

A Sudanese migrant murdered Etty Cohen in her bedroom after she returned with her husband from taking shelter at the start of the war against Iran.

'It fell, exploded, target eliminated'

Watch: IAF helicopter intercepts Iranian UAV

Overnight, the Israeli Air Force intercepted around 30 UAVs launched toward the State of Israel.

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.

Iranian missile barrage

Missile fragment hits bus in central Israel, five lightly hurt

Sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

The attacks destroyed dozens of IRGC missiles and UAVs launchers.

G7:

Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror

Joint statement urges de-escalation in Gaza, warns Iran must never have nuclear arms.

Report:

Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

US eyes Iran talks this week as Witkoff and Araghchi may meet amid rising tensions, nuclear concerns, and escalating Israeli-Iranian hostilities

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel is subduing Iran on its own'

MK Gotliv criticizes calls to halt strikes on Iran: "We're used to defeatism, but I find it appalling."

Europe urges de-escalation

Iran says it prioritizes confronting Israel

European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Exit strategy? Only after victory over Iran'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Boaz Bismuth tells Arutz Sheva: "This war is essential - any agreement is a lie that leads to a nuclear bomb and Israel’s destruction."

IAEA confirms:

'Severe damage' to Iranian centrifuges after Israeli strikes

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms Iranian centrifuges at Natanz were "severely damaged if not destroyed altogether" by Israeli strikes.

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.

Due to security situation

First foreign soccer player cancels arrival in Israel

Robinho, a Portuguese winger who recently signed with Hapoel Haifa, cancels his move to Israel due to the escalating conflict with Iran, citing safety concerns for himself and his family.

Trump leaves G7 early

'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!'

President Trump calls for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. Minutes later, explosions reported in Tehran and other Iranian cities. White House says Trump will leave the G7 summit early due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

US bolsters Mideast defenses amid Iran-Israel escalation

US Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new defensive deployments to the Middle East to protect US forces amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Assets include refueling aircraft and the USS Nimitz. The move coincides with Trump's urgent call for Tehran's evacuation.

Trump:

'Iran will sign a deal - they’d be foolish not to'

At the G7 summit, US President Trump says Iran is back at the negotiating table and will sign a deal soon, warning they’d be “foolish not to.”

Cleared for publication:

Three killed in missile strike on Haifa oil refinery

The military censor has cleared for publication that three Israelis were killed on Sunday night when a missile hit the BAZAN Group oil refinery in Haifa.

After direct hit: Haifa refinery facilities shut down

BAZAN Group reports severe damage to its power station after a direct missile strike, resulting in the deaths of three workers.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis support Netanyahu's handling of Iran strikes

New poll finds 80% of Israelis rate the Prime Minister's management of the conflict with Iran as excellent or good.

Due to war:

Israeli Basketball Premier League ends season without a champion

Basketball Premier League cites wartime precedent in halting championship series; no 2024-2025 title to be awarded amid unresolved Maccabi Tel Aviv-Hapoel Jerusalem final.

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.

Report:

IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

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

Netanyahu:

'Israel controls the skies over Tehran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference in which he addresses the achievements of the attacks in Iran and the regime's retaliatory missile attacks.

Watch:

IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

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

Tehran residents speak out:

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Israeli PM tells ABC News the claims the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader would escalate the conflict are incorrect and the opposite would occur.

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

The IDF has identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel, setting off sirens in multiple areas in the country.

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.

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 '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.

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.

Israel vs Iran: The battle for world peace

Israel’s strikes against Iran maintain US credibility on the world stage without bringing other powers into the fray, while preventing the threat of World War Three that would arise from a nuclear-armed Iran. Opinion.

Avraham Cohen, 75, murdered in missile barrage on Bnei Brak

Avraham Cohen, 75, was killed overnight in Bnei Brak as a result of an Iranian missile barrage that killed 8 people in central Israel and Haifa.

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.

Bat Yam:

Meir Vaknin identified as 4th fatality in missile strike

Meir (Miro) Vaknin, a 56-year-old resident of Bat Yam, was identified as the fourth fatality in the missile strike on the city. He was married and a father of three

Missile from Iran destroys ALEH’s campus for disabled children

An Iranian missile strike leveled ALEH’s Bnei Brak campus, crippling care for hundreds of severely disabled children, 'We must rebuild. Quickly. For them and their families.'

Netanyahu at Tel Nof Airbase:

'The Israeli Air Force controls the skies of Tehran'

Prime Minister praises Air Force for unprecedented reach over Tehran, says Israel advancing toward victory with global admiration and national unity.

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.'

Herzog at site of missile attack:

'We won't be the scapegoats again'

President Isaac Herzog visits Petah Tikva site hit by an Iranian missile that claimed four civilian lives, where he denounced the attack as 'pure evil' and affirmed Israel's resilience.

Lapid:

'Glass fell on my baby granddaughter's bed during Iranian attack'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid arrived at his son's apartment, which was damaged during a missile barrage on Tel Aviv, and said that shards of glass fell on the bed of his 1-year-old granddaughter.

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 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.

Defense Ministry:

Rescue flights for Israelis abroad to begin within 72 hours

Flights from Athens, Larnaca, New York, and Bangkok to bring essential personnel back to Israel, no outbound flights permitted as around 150,000 Israelis remain stranded abroad.

IDF spokesman: Israel achieved aerial superiority over Tehran

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirms Israel now holds aerial dominance over Tehran, struck over 120 missile launchers and eliminated top IRGC and Quds Force intelligence officials. 'We launched this operation to neutralize the existential threat.'

Dramatic footage:

The moment Iranian missile hit Petah Tikva building, killing 4

Security footage captures deadly impact of an Iranian missile in Petah Tikva, killing four civilians, two of whom were in bomb shelters.

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.

Home Front Command:

24 killed by 350 missiles, most were outside protected areas

Home Front Command reports 24 civilian deaths and around 350 missiles launched at Israel since war began, most casualties occurred outside protected areas.

Defense Minister Katz: Tehran’s residents will soon pay the price

Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses Iran’s leader of targeting Israeli civilians to halt the IDF’s offensive, warns Tehran’s residents 'will pay the price — and soon.'

Israeli minister visiting near Iran returned to Israel by yacht

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was forced to cut short a visit to Azerbaijan and was evacuated under tight security through Athens, Cyprus, and finally by yacht to Israel.