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Israeli Navy eliminates Hamas commander in Lebanon

The Israeli Navy eliminated Wasim Attallah Ali, who was responsible for training and exercises in Hamas’ military wing in Lebanon.

Israeli Navy eliminates Hamas commander in Lebanon

Dramatic evacuation order

IDF evacuates Beirut's Dahieh suburb

IDF calls on residents of four neighborhoods in Beirut's Daheih suburb to leave ahead of strikes on Hezbollah targets.

IDF evacuates Beirut's Dahieh suburb

20,000 reservists mobilized to Home Front Command

Around 20,000 reservists were mobilized to the Home Front Command to undertake operations at dozens of impact sites across the country.

20,000 reservists mobilized to Home Front Command

The haredi soldiers behind the strikes in Iran

While fighter jets operate in Iran, the haredi technicians in the Air Force work around the clock to refuel, arm and return the aircraft for the next mission.

The haredi soldiers behind the strikes in Iran

Israel to buy dozens of JLTV tactical vehicles in $26m deal

Israel’s Defense Ministry sign $26 million deal to acquire dozens of JLTV armored tactical vehicles for IDF ground forces, including maintenance and sustainment support.

Israel to buy dozens of JLTV tactical vehicles in $26m deal

Serious Indictment:

IDF officer charged with aiding smuggling to Gaza

The officer, along with four other individuals, is charged with bringing millions of shekels of merchandise into Gaza.

IDF officer charged with aiding smuggling to Gaza

Home Front Command eases wartime restrictions

Home Front Command moves all areas to limited activity, allowing small gatherings and workplaces with shelter access from Thursday.

Home Front Command eases wartime restrictions

Cockpit recordings

IAF targets dozens of ballistic missile arrays in Iran

Dozens of assets belonging to the regime’s ballistic missile array were dismantled in the strikes, including missile launchers and defense systems.

IAF targets dozens of ballistic missile arrays in Iran

Initial aerial footage:

IAF fighter jets fly to strike Iran

For the first time since the start of the operation, IDF publishes mid-air footage of jets en route to strike regime targets in Iran.

IAF fighter jets fly to strike Iran

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IDF moves deeper into Lebanon

Infantry, armored, and combat engineering forces working in full synchronization under the Northern Command in Lebanese territory to create a direct security buffer.

IDF moves deeper into Lebanon

Major Blow to Iran’s Security Leadership

IAF strikes compound housing IRGC, Quds Force and intelligence headquarters in eastern Tehran, targeting senior Iranian operatives.

Major Blow to Iran’s Security Leadership

Minister Katz reveals:

Iran operation moved up months ahead of schedule

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the Iran operation was originally planned for mid-year but was advanced due to developments and US coordination.

Iran operation moved up months ahead of schedule

Two soldiers wounded by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured as result of anti-tank fire toward troops operating in southern Lebanon.

Two soldiers wounded by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Hegseth:

Iranian leaders will look up and see only US and Israeli airpower

US Secretary of War briefs press on ongoing operation in Iran saying that there have been historic achievements, praising Israeli military.

Iranian leaders will look up and see only US and Israeli airpower

Two wounded

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel

Five rockets were fired from Lebanon and one missile from Iran in a combined attack against the central district.

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel

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IDF Spokesman's message to the Iranian people

The IDF spokesman addressed the Iranian public in Hebrew and Persian, explained the objectives of the operation and stressed that the action is directed at the regime, not at the citizens.

IDF Spokesman's message to the Iranian people

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Israel has eliminated Rahman Makadam, head of the IRGC Special Operations Department, who was behind an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Roaring Lion:

IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin detailed the attacks in a media update on Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

Historic First:

Israeli F-35 scores first-ever air-to-air kill over Iran

An Israeli F-35 shot down an Iranian YAK-130 fighter over the skies of the Iranian capital, the first ever time that an F-35 has shot down a manned aircraft.

Israeli F-35 scores first-ever air-to-air kill over Iran

Defense Minister:

Any successor to Khameini is a target

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that any leader appointed by the Iranian regime will be a target for elimination.

Any successor to Khameini is a target

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Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

The IDF carries out broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas terror targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons depots and launchers in Tyre and Sidon.

Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes continue

About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

The Air Force reveals data: Hundreds of fighter jets are attacking simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon. About 1,600 strike sorties led to the neutralization of ballistic missile arrays

About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

IDF says IAF eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, temporary head of the Quds Force Lebanon Corps, in Tehran, dealing blow to Hezbollah ties.

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

'We won't stop'

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says jets are striking Tehran as Israel targets Iran and Hezbollah, vowing to eliminate threats to the homefront.

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake'

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

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'

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

Chief of Staff in north

'There will be no further evacuation of communities in Israel'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir briefed division commanders on the northern border and warned Hezbollah against harming Israeli residents.

'There will be no further evacuation of communities in Israel'

'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

Hezbollah's intelligence chief eliminated

Hussein Makled, the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters. was eliminated in Lebanon overnight.

Hezbollah's intelligence chief eliminated

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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

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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

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

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'

Squadron Commander:

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

The commander of Squadron 107, who led strikes in Iran, describes the feelings during the mission assigned to him.

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

Air superiority:

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

After achieving air superiority over Tehran, the IDF struck dozens of IRGC and intelligence headquarters, degrading Iran’s command-and-control.

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

Over 700 sorties

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

IAF operating with air superiority in Iran, striking ballistic missile launchers, headquarters, Iranian air defense systems, and command centers of the Iranian terrorist regime.

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

A short while ago, the Israel Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes targeting dozens of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian terror regime.

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

IDF Spokesman:

'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

IDF Foreign Spokesman Nadav Shoshani on Sunday accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians following a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

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Roaring Lion stopped Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

The IDF revealed some of the threat assessments that led to the decision to launch Operation Roaring Lion.

Roaring Lion stopped Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

IDF spokesperson confirms that dozens of commanders were killed in the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including Iranian Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, visited Hatzerim Airbase last week to speak with the servicemen and women and assess the Air Force’s readiness ahead of Operation “Roaring Lion."

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

1st time in op

IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

The IDF announces that for the first time in Operation "Roaring Lion", the Air Force has launched a broad wave of attacks against Iranian terrorist regime targets in the heart of Tehran

IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

IDF confirms

Ali Khamenei, 'father' of the plan to destroy Israel, is dead

The IDF confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed in an air force strike on the leadership compound in the heart of Tehran,

Ali Khamenei, 'father' of the plan to destroy Israel, is dead

Operation Roaring Lion

IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

More than 1,200 munitions were dropped by Israeli Air Force fighter jets over the past 24 hours. The IDF released footage of preparations and aircraft takeoffs for the strike in Iran.

IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

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Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

Dozens of Israel Air Force fighter jets attack and complete another wave of strikes to destroy Iran's missile and defense systems.

Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

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IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

IAF completes another wave of strikes targeting the ballistic missile array and aerial defense systems in western and central Iran.

IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

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.

Iranian defense leadership eliminated

160,000 reservists called up

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

160,000 reservists called up

IDF Spokesperson reassures Israelis amid rising tensions

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin reassures the public, saying the military is monitoring Iran closely and remains on high alert. This comes after the US Embassy in Israel announced staff evacuations.

IDF Spokesperson reassures Israelis amid rising tensions

Female combat veteran:

Enlistment equality endangers women

Odelia Kedmi, former IDF commander and deputy mayor of Zichron Yaakov, says that making special accommodations for women in IDF combat units endangers them, clarifying that she believes in women's empowerment.

Enlistment equality endangers women

Gaza:

Armed terrorists who emerged from terror tunnel eliminated

Terrorists who emerged from underground infrastructure in Rafah eliminated. In response to the violation of the agreement, the IDF struck additional Hamas terrorists.

Armed terrorists who emerged from terror tunnel eliminated

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

The IDF Home Front Command and local emergency teams staged disaster simulations in schools, testing rescue responses, student evacuations, and multi-agency coordination to ensure readiness for worst-case scenarios.

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

Deep in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases

The IDF struck eight Radwan Force compounds in Baalbek, saying the sites stored weapons and were used to train terrorists in violation of ceasefire understandings.

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases

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Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

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IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon

Troops have been operating in southern Lebanon to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and prevent attempts by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rearm.

IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon

IDF orders electronic monitoring of Israeli from Judea

A Har Hebron resident arrested about a month ago was summoned for questioning and was placed under administrative restriction orders and ordered to electronic monitoring.

IDF orders electronic monitoring of Israeli from Judea