Operation Rising Lion

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.

Near Tehran:

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials

In a precision strike near Tehran, IAF kills top Iranian intelligence figures, including the heads of IRGC and Quds Force intelligence, dealing 'significant blow' to Iran’s terror planning and regional influence.

Bat Yam victim:

Balina Ashkenazi, age 94

94-year-old woman murdered in Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam residential building. Another body located on Sunday night brings number of fatalities to eight.

UAV shot down near Caesarea

Unmanned aerial vehicle spotted near Beit She’an prompts alerts across the north and Sharon region; IAF surveillance continues as aircraft proceeds southward.

Iranian ballistic missile damages US embassy in Tel Aviv

Iran launches a new barrage of ballistic missiles on Monday, targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa. One missile struck near the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, causing structural damage but no injuries.

Missile from Yemen falls outside Israel

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel did not breach Israeli territory, falling in an open area outside the country, IDF says.

Petah Tikva:

Iranian missile strike kills 4 after landing between safe rooms

Home Front Command review confirms heavy ballistic missile struck between two private safe rooms in a Petah Tikva building, killing four.

Israeli Navy intercepts eight Iranian drones

Israeli Navy successfully intercepts eight UAVs launched from Iran using the newly deployed 'Barak Magen' system aboard Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, marking its first operational use.

Four-day-old baby rescued after missile strike in Tel Aviv

MDA teams rescue newborn, unharmed, from building adjacent to missile impact site in Tel Aviv.

In central Israel

Eight dead in Iranian missile barrage on Israel

Eight people killed overnight in missile barrage from Iran: Two in a reinforced room in Petah Tikva, one in Bnei Brak, and three others in Haifa.

Broadcaster:

Avner Netanyahu’s postponed wedding may have been deception

Broadcaster Erel Segal claims delay of Avner Netanyahu’s wedding part of a broader IDF deception strategy ahead of the Iran operation.

IDF strikes Quds Force command centers in Tehran

Quds Force operatives used targeted command centers to advance terrorist attacks against the State of Israel using Iran's proxies in the Middle East.

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.

EU calls urgent meeting amid Israel-Iran escalation

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas convenes an urgent video conference of foreign ministers for Tuesday to address the military escalation between Israel and Iran, emphasizes diplomacy.

Al Jazeera violates censorship with live broadcast

Qatar’s Al Jazeera airs live footage from a sensitive strike site in Israel, defying censorship regulations. Police: "Coastal District patrols were dispatched to investigate and respond."

'I lost my whole family'

Man speaks after Iranian missile kills wife, daughters in Tamra

Watch: Raja Khatib speaks to Channel 12 News after losing his wife, two daughters and another relative in Iranian missile attack in Tamra.

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.

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.

Amid Israeli offensive

Iran rejects ceasefire talks

Iran has reportedly rejected ceasefire negotiations with Israel, telling mediators Qatar and Oman it will only engage in serious talks after completing its retaliation for Israel's strikes.

Trump on Israel and Iran:

'Sometimes you have to fight it out'

President Trump expresses hope for a deal between Iran and Israel, but adds that "sometimes you have to fight it out." He affirms US support for Israel's self-defense.

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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.

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.

Netanyahu:

'Iran plotted to assassinate both me and Trump'

In interview with Fox News, Netanyahu reveals Iran's plot to assassinate President Donald Trump due to his stance against their nuclear program. He details "Operation Rising Lion" as a necessary response to an "imminent threat" of Iranian nuclear weaponization and missile buildup.

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.

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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.

Iranian missile barrage

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

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

Cleared for publication:

Efrat Saranga murdered in Iranian missile strike

The Bat Yam municipality announced that Efrat Saranga, a 44-year-old resident of the city, was murdered early in the morning when an Iranian missile struck her building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Lego version of Operation Rising Lion

A Lego animation shows the sequence of events known to the public so far.

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Jailers raid cells of prisoners who celebrated Iranian attack

Members of the eilite Massada Unit raided the cells of Arab prisoners who celebrated as Iranian missiles rained down on Israel.

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.

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.

Lapid backs Netanyahu on Iran:

‘We had no choice but to strike’

Opposition leader says Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror sponsorship left Israel no alternative to military action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump:

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

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

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.

Sirens in most of the country

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel

A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter

A young man from the Bedouin community was caught on video violently preventing a person with a disability from entering a protected area during the missile attack from Iran.

Following Katz's warnings

Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital

IAF jets struck targets in Tehran, including an international airport, air defense systems, and IRGC buildings.

About 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad

Israel's airspace remains closed following a military strike in Iran, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stranded worldwide. El Al and foreign carriers suspend flights, while authorities organize rescue efforts, including potential sea evacuations.

UK tells citizens not to travel to Israel

British government advises its citizens against traveling to Israel while the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.

PM in Bat Yam:

'Imagine if Iran had 20,000 of these missiles'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the scene of the Iranian missile strike in the city of Bat Yam, where six people were killed. Netanyahu received a briefing from the forces operating at the scene, while rescue efforts continue to try to locate three missing people.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We're not stopping the attacks for a moment'

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin delivers address noting the IAF's accomplishments in Iran and how the Home Front's Directives to seek shelter during Iran's attacks saved lives.

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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.

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Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,

National Security Council:

Don't enter Israel from Sinai or Jordan

The National Security Council has issued a message to Israeli citizens abroad, warning of significant danger in attempting to enter Israel via overland routes from Jordan and Sinai while Ben Gurion Airport remains closed.

Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation

In light of the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, this week's hearing on the government's intention to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has been postponed.

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Daniel Hagari among reservists returning to support the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit after the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a move made at the request of Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.

Bat Yam Mayor:

'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

'We've taken a very hard hit, but our spirit is strong, and we will prevail,' says Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot, on the harrowing moments of the missile impact in his city.

Iranian missile attack:

Pipelines and conveyance lines damaged at Haifa facility

Bazan company reports that the missile attack damaged pipelines and transmission lines at the company's compound in Haifa. The refining facilities are operating, but other facilities have been shut down.

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.

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Holocaust survivor rescued from rubble after missile strike

Home Front Command forces rescued a Holocaust survivor from a collapsed building in Rehovot. His son embraced the rescuers, thanking them emotionally for saving his father’s life.

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,

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.