Roaring Lion

Operation Roaring Lion:

Iranian defense leadership eliminated

The operation began with a preemptive strike after the IDF identified several locations throughout Tehran in which senior officials of the Iranian defense establishment had gathered.

End of a dictator:

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated

Israeli source says data received by defense echelon indicates that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei has been eliminated in the heart of Tehran.

Dozens of Israelis stuck in Saudi territory

Around 100,000 Israelis are stranded abroad, including dozens who whose flights rerouted to Saudi Arabia and who do not have permission to disembark.

Canada sides with U.S. and Israel against Iran

Ottawa affirms Israel's right to self-defense, stresses that Iran is a central source of terrorism and instability, and commits to continuing sanctions.

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.

NSC warns Israelis abroad amid Iran escalation

National Security Council calls on Israelis worldwide to increase vigilance, avoid public identification, and follow travel warnings due to heightened threats against Israeli and Jewish targets abroad following escalation with Iran.

Historic flyover:

IAF chief: We started on the right foot

IAF chief Tomer Bar praises pilots for outstanding execution of historic flyover, opening move of Operation Roaring Lion.

160,000 reservists called up

The IDF has begun a series of steps to reinforce its defensive capabilities alongside continuing attacks in Iran.

Herzog to Israel's enemies:

The people of Israel are a strong nation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog endorses joint US-Israel operation against Iran, praising the IDF and US military and expressing hope for a safer, freer Middle East.

World leaders condemn Iran attacks, call for diplomacy

Many world leaders reacted to the war with Iran. Numerous officials called for a return to diplomacy, while Gulf states condemned Iran's attacks against them.

Watch: Havdalah at Shaare Zedek's emergency shelter

In the shadow of continuous missile barrages, Shaare Zedek moves patients to underground shelters, as staff, families, and patients mark the end of the Sabbath together.

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public, says strikes on Iran aim to remove Ayatollahs' existential threat to Israel.

IDF spokesperson:

Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy Israel

IDF and US Armed Forces launch broad and joint campaign to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime, remove existential threats to the State of Israel.

Petah Tikva: Private home hit by shrapnel

Seventeen-year-old boy lightly injured in missile barrage on central Israel.

Trump To Iranians:

'US is supporting you, seize control of your destiny'

President Trump confirmed the launch of large-scale U.S. military operations inside Iran and called for Iranians to rise against the regime, promising support 'with overwhelming strength and devastating force.'

IDF conducts largest military flyover in IAF history

IDF executes largest-ever military flyover with 200 fighter jets, targeting Iran's missile and defense systems in a major strike across western and central Iran.

Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi:

'Fellow Iranians - we must remain focused on reclaiming Iran'

The Leader of the Iranian Democratic Opposition, Prince Reza Pahlavi, today issued a video message to the Iranian people, following the start of Operation Roaring Lion, telling them to be patient and await his instructions.

Education Ministry cancels all activities through Monday

All Education Ministry activities canceled due to Home Front Command's 'essential activities only' instructions; all Purim-related activities will not take place.

Chief of Staff: Significant and unprecedented war lies before us

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israelis, says Israel at high readiness, coming war will ensure Israel's continued existence and future.

Strike on Iran:

Israel estimates Khamenei eliminated

Israel announces start of new Iran operation, sirens sound throughout Israel.