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Ambassador Leiter reveals details on Israel’s strikes in Lebanon

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, reveals Hezbollah’s deputy leader was seriously injured in an Israeli strike, as Operation Roaring Lion targets Hezbollah's key terrorists.

Ambassador Leiter reveals details on Israel’s strikes in Lebanon

State Department:

'Immediately leave Israel, other Middle East countries'

The US State Department urges Americans to immediately leave 13 Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, due to rising safety risks amid continued US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

'Immediately leave Israel, other Middle East countries'

In the heart of Tehran

IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center

Israeli Air Force strikes a key Iranian communications center used for military and propaganda activities.

IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center

In Beirut

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

The IDF says it eliminated Abu Hamza Rami, a key commander of the Islamic Jihad in Lebanon, in overnight airstrikes.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

Rubio on Iran:

'The hardest hits are yet to come'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns US military strikes against Iran will intensify, aiming to destroy Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities. He stresses the importance of action to prevent Iran from becoming untouchable.

'The hardest hits are yet to come'

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'

'Iran’s missiles are extraordinarily powerful, the shelter saves lives - literally,' says Zaka unit commander, Haim Ottmazgin.

Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'

Bereaved father:

'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Hundreds attended the funeral of the three Biton siblings killed by an Iranian missile in Beit Shemesh. Their grandmother Lillian called them “pure children" and urged unity, saying, “We must be united and trust the Torah to save us."

'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Nikki Haley:

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News that 'the only thing mightier than our amazing US military is when you combine that amazing US military with the Israeli military.'

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

IDF expands air control in Iran

The Israeli Air Force completed three large waves of attacks in western Iran as part of Operation "Roaring Lion," deploying hundreds of munitions.

IDF expands air control in Iran

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Missile hits home in Dubai during livestream

A young woman from the Philippines was live-streaming from her home when an Iranian missile suddenly hit the residential building.

Missile hits home in Dubai during livestream

Wizz Air joins in evacuating Israelis from abroad

Wizz Air will reinforce flights to Sharm El Sheikh to evacuate Israelis from abroad, following El Al's announcement that it will not operate flights to Taba at this time.

Wizz Air joins in evacuating Israelis from abroad

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

City mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'

Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg eulogized Gabriel Baruch Revach, of blessed memory, and called on city residents to strengthen themselves and preserve unity in the face of terrorism.

City mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'

Tactical surprise:

We can eliminate over 40 individuals in Iran in under 40 seconds

Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Shlomi Binder: 'We are sending a clear message to our enemies - there is no place we will not find them.'

We can eliminate over 40 individuals in Iran in under 40 seconds

Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile

The IDF released footage tonight showing a fighter pilot who attacked in Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion and dodged an Iranian missile launched towards him.

Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah's coffers

IDF completes wave of strikes in Lebanon targeting assets of the Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association, which funds the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah's coffers

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

Recorded instructions order Gerrer yeshiva students to avoid large gatherings, bans dancing in the streets, and pray only in the usual synagogues.

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

The US and Israel have just struck the greatest blow against Islamist terror since the September 11 attacks

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, tells the inspiring story of volunteer Ronit Elimelech, who was killed in a tragic missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Trump warns

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

Netanyahu

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

The minister is a pilot?

The tweet that fooled the Iranians

Journalist Barak Seri shared a photo on his social media of Minister Shlomo Karhi dressed in a fighter pilot uniform, and successfully tricked an Iranian account.

The tweet that fooled the Iranians

'Bomb's away'

First cockpit footage from Operatin Roaring Lion

The IDF has released footage from the pilot's seat during an attack on Iranian regime targets. In five air missions, the Israeli Air Force dropped over 600 munitions on Tehran

First cockpit footage from Operatin Roaring Lion

Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Roaring Lion:

Answering Cory Booker, who condemned Trump for freeing Iran

You stated plainly that Iran remains “the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism." You warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would be “an intolerable threat." All true. All accurate. All devastating.

Answering Cory Booker, who condemned Trump for freeing Iran

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

The names of three siblings killed in the Beit Shemesh disaster have been cleared for publication: Sara Biton, 13, Avigail Biton, 15, and Yaakov Biton, 16.

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

Cleared for publication:

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

Names of seven of the victims in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh cleared for publication.

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

IDF

Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

IDF reveals data on Operation 'Roaring Lion' so far: More than 20 targets of the Iranian leadership, 150 ballistic missiles and 200 air defense systems have been attacked.

Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

Israel launches airlift for IDF amid escalation

Defense Ministry begins airlift to deliver munitions and military equipment to the IDF, enhancing operational readiness for potential escalation.

Israel launches airlift for IDF amid escalation

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

President says UK PM took 'far too much time' to approve the use of Diego Garcia by the US for strikes on Iran.

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions

IAF strikes targets belonging to IRGC, using hundreds of munitions. Watch.

Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions

New AI video:

Did the Quds Force commander kill Khamenei

Creator Evyatar Rosenberg has released a new video based on animation and artificial intelligence amid rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding Esmail Qaani.

Did the Quds Force commander kill Khamenei

26 injured in missile strike on Be'er Sheva

Twenty-five people lightly injured, one moderately injured, after Iranian missile strikes southern city of Be'er Sheva.

26 injured in missile strike on Be'er Sheva

Defense Min.:

Those who follow Khamenei's footsteps end up like him

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Air Force Operations Center, warns Hezbollah leader that he will follow Iran's Supreme leader to 'the bottom of hell.'

Those who follow Khamenei's footsteps end up like him

Hezbollah faces domestic trouble

Lebanse cabinet demands Hezbollah disarm, orders army to enforce weapons restrictions north of Litani River amid regional tensions and ceasefire demands.

Hezbollah faces domestic trouble

Reading the Purim Megillah in times of war

Rabbi David Stav shares the halakhot of reading the Scroll of Esther during times of war, explaining how Jewish law intersects with the Home Front Command's guidelines.

Reading the Purim Megillah in times of war

Revealed: Three US planes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

US fighter pilot whose plane crashed in Kuwait is brought to safety by local residents. Watch.

Revealed: Three US planes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

Wife of rocket victim:

Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah

Pnina Cohen recounts the Iranian missile strike that claimed the lives of her husband and mother-in-law.

Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

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Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

Israeli Air Force and Navy have been operating together to intercept dozens of UAVs launched by Iran at Israel.

Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

Herzog kisses tefillin that survived Beit Shemesh missile strike

President Isaac Herzog visits impact site of deadly Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh, offering support to families.

Herzog kisses tefillin that survived Beit Shemesh missile strike

Senior Iranian intelligence official eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of senior officials of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence during the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including the deputy minister for 'Israel Affairs' and the head of the espionage division.

Senior Iranian intelligence official eliminated

Targeted elimination in Dahieh

IDF conducts targeted strike against senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, IDF spokesperson says.

Targeted elimination in Dahieh

IDF identifies dramatic shift in Iran's launch pattern

IDF says Iran has shifted to larger, coordinated missile barrages as it investigates the deadly direct hit on a shelter in Beit Shemesh.

IDF identifies dramatic shift in Iran's launch pattern

Behind the scenes

What happens when a missile siren disrupts a news broadcast

Broadcasters and the technical crew move to makeshift studio in a protected space after Iranian missiles were launched at the area mid-broadcast.

What happens when a missile siren disrupts a news broadcast

After launches from Lebanon

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says hundreds of IAF aircraft are striking Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah that all options remain on the table.

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

El Al preparing for rescue flights

El Al announces preparations for rescue flights, publishes list of cities from which flights will operate.

El Al preparing for rescue flights

Defense Minister: Hezbollah chief now a marked target

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah will pay a 'heavy price,' terror group's Secretary-General Naim Qassem now a target marked for elimination.

Defense Minister: Hezbollah chief now a marked target

Reza Pahlavi:

‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’

In CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Reza Pahlavi calls for peace with Israel, dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, and leading a democratic transition.

‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’

Israel preparing for ground incursion into Lebanon

Security source tells Al-Hadath that Israel is exploring expanding war in Lebanon, including potential ground incursion.

Israel preparing for ground incursion into Lebanon

Watch: IAF strikes in Iran

IDF publishes footage of strikes on Iran, IAF planes returning home.

Watch: IAF strikes in Iran

How did he know?

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Chief of Staff: Many prolonged days of combat ahead

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following escalation with Lebanon's Hezbollah, warns 'many' days of fighting ahead.

Chief of Staff: Many prolonged days of combat ahead

Momi Elimelech:

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

Momi, who lost his sister and mother in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, shares how rescue forces found their bodies, still holding hands.

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

Lebanese President warns:

Hezbollah rocket fire threatens Lebanon’s stability

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns rocket fire from Lebanese territory and warns against turning the country into a platform for outside wars.

Hezbollah rocket fire threatens Lebanon’s stability

Report:

Senior Iranian official moves to reopen US negotiations

Iran’s Ali Larijani reportedly seeks to reopen nuclear talks with the US after joint US-Israel strikes. Larijani denies the report.

Senior Iranian official moves to reopen US negotiations

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Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee threatens the US and Israel after Ali Khamenei’s elimination, vowing revenge and warning no American vessels would pass through the Persian Gulf.

Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Hezbollah enters the fray

Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon

IDF launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket fire toward Israel. Reports say the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction has been eliminated. Evacuation warnings issued for 53 villages.

Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Saudi Arabia denies a Washington Post report claiming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied President Trump to strike Iran, insisting Riyadh consistently supported diplomacy.

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

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CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites

CENTCOM releases footage of US strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, saying forces are eliminating imminent threats as Operation Epic Fury continues.

CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites