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Multi-front capitulation in 72 hours

Israeli newspaper: The government folded under American pressure regarding the attacks in Beirut, the reaction in Iran, and the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip - within 72 hours.

Multi-front capitulation in 72 hours

Mystery over:

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Amid reports that he was eliminated in an Israeli strike or is being interrogated, Iranian state media airs footage of Ismail Qaani attending funeral of another senior Iranian commander.

Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Report:

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

US poll:

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

The Harvard Harris survey shows that Americans have a more positive view on Israel than the Supreme Court, CNN and X.

'Israel must attack Iran’s nuclear weapons programs'

Report:

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

US President issues unusually strong warning to Iran to warn it to abandon its plots to assassinate his predecessor.

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

The UK government announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organizations for their role in attempting to destabilize the Middle East in response to Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel two weeks ago.

UK announces new sanctions on Iranian military after attack

Iranian plot exposed

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

The ISA and police foiled an Iranian assassination plot and arrested an Israeli couple who led a terror cell with Iranian guidance.

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

IRGC commander:

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh ahead of expected Israeli retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack: We are ready to respond to any misstep taken by Israel.

'We're ready to respond to any Israeli action'

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

Iranian dissident attacked in London:

'I feel safer in Israel'

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian journalist who was attacked in London, says that despite the war he feels safer in Israel.

'I feel safer in Israel'

Bennett:

'A propotional response to Iran would be horrendous'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why Israel should avoid a proportional response to the Iranian missile attacks.

'A propotional response to Iran would be horrendous'

MK Liberman:

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

MK Avigdor Liberman called for Israel to attack Iran: 'We must target all their energy and nuclear infrastructure and missile production facilities.'

'We must strike Iran with a blow it cannot recover from'

Report:

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

US officials say Israel will limit its retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack to strike on military and energy infrastructure targets, leaving Iran's nuclear program alone.

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

The move follows the recent explosions of pages and walkie-talkies in Lebanon that were attributed to Israel.

Iran prohibits pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Newly disclosed documents show that Hamas had plans for assaults even larger than the October 7th massacre.

Hamas planned Sept. 11-style toppling of a Tel Aviv skyscraper

Interview:

Israel plans strike on Iran - what are the next steps?

ILTV speaks with Iran expert Benny Sabti on the next steps for Israel when it comes to targeting the Islamic Republic.

Israel plans strike on Iran - what are the next steps?

New documents reveal:

Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Hamas believed that the internal rift in Israel offered a good opportunity for an attack, and attempted to convince Iran to attack sensitive Israeli targets.

Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

'Our positions are close'

Report: Iran worried about potential Israeli attack

Tehran is anxious and working frantically to find a diplomatic solution which will prevent Israel from retaliating for the massive missile barrage earlier this month, sources tell CNN.

Report: Iran worried about potential Israeli attack

Iran's unusual message to Israel

Ahead of expected Israeli retaliation, Iran signals willingness to ignore 'limited' Israeli attack, report says.

Iran's unusual message to Israel

Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response

Israel’s Security Cabinet did not reach a decision on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack in discussions on Thursday night, a source tells CNN.

Security Cabinet yet to agree on Iran response

Report

Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.

Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

Did he spy for Israel?

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Khaled Mashal:

'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

The senior Hamas official told the Qatari Al Arabi that the Hamas political bureau chief was assassinated by Iran.

'Iran assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran'

Assessment:

Iran wasted a third of its missiles against Israel

The Iranian regime possessed about 600 "high-quality" missiles before last week's attack in which 180 of them were launched towards Israel.

Iran wasted a third of its missiles against Israel

Gallant:

'When we respond, Iran won't know what happened or how'

Defense Minister Gallant says during a visit to the Intelligence Directorate: 'The Iranian attack was aggressive but imprecise, our reponse will be powerful, precise and surprising.'

'When we respond, Iran won't know what happened or how'

PM to US Jewish leaders:

'Only one force in the world fights Iran now – Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation. 'It's not only our fight, it's the free world's fight, and I would say the civilized world's fight.'

'Only one force in the world fights Iran now – Israel'

Watch:

Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Hezbollah members were recorded visiting the Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran - many with visible injuries of the kind known to have been caused by the explosive pager attack.

Hezbollah pager blast survivors pray in Iran

Price of UAV attack:

Iran will not host soccer games

The soccer match as part of the World Cup qualifiers between Iran and Qatar will not take place in Iran, but in Dubai, due to a fear of an Israeli reaction and the security situation.

Iran will not host soccer games

Canadian opposition leader:

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

'Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity'

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Iran warns Gulf states:

'Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran has warned Gulf states that allowing their airspace to be used for actions against Iran would provoke a response.

'Unacceptable to allow your airspace for actions against us'

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Trump after meeting hostage's family:

'Whatever I can do, I'll do for them'

Former President rips into Biden's Middle East policy during appearance on Daily Wire founder's podcast, says he would have gotten many more nations to join the Abraham Accords.

'Whatever I can do, I'll do for them'

Sources in Lebanon:

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

During the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Lebanon, it was suggested to the Lebanese Prime Minister and Hezbollah to focus on examining the possibility of stopping the fighting.

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

Bennett to Jordan Peterson:

'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined Jordan Peterson for an interview about the ongoing struggle against terrosim in the Middle East.

'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Israel’s halakhic responsibility to confront Iran

The Torah teaches us about the importance of self-defense and the preservation of life; Iran’s aggressive posture is not just a political challenge — it is a direct violation of our right to exist. Opinion.

Israel’s halakhic responsibility to confront Iran

CIA Chief:

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

CIA Director Bill Burns warned that while neither side was interested in an all-out war, 'misjudgments' between Israel and Iran could still inadvertently lead to a major escalation.

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

Iranian commander insists:

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, insists commander Esmail Qaani is in "good health," after two Iranian security sources said Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

We are in a regional war

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities

Former Justice Minister: Israel should take advantage of the opportunity of international legitimacy and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Former US national security adviser condemns Biden administration for openly discouraging Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil fields: My first reaction was, it was just incompetence, or maybe it was mental capacity, or lack thereof.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Iranian officials:

'Quds Force commander unheard from since last week'

Iranian officials tell Reuters that the commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, who traveled to Lebanon, has not been heard from since strikes hit Beirut late last week.

'Quds Force commander unheard from since last week'

Gallant on response to Iran:

'Everything is on the table'

Defense Minister tells CNN that Israel is working in coordination with the United States as it prepares for potential strike on Iran, but will ultimately make its own decisions on how to respond.

'Everything is on the table'

Will Israeli response be limited?

The US compensation offer to Israel

US officials offered their Israeli counterparts extensive diplomatic support and additional military aid if they would not attack certain targets in Iran.

The US compensation offer to Israel

Herzog to Saudi TV:

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

In an interview with Riz Khan on Al Arabiya News, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls Iran the 'empire of evil' and discusses its role in fueling conflict in the Middle East.

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

In a White House briefing, US President Joe Biden says if he were in Israel's shoes, he'd be weighing 'alternatives' to strikes on Iran's oil fields.

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

US Ambassador tells UNSC:

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Security Council to condemn and sanction Iran after its missile attack on Israel: We have a collective responsibility to impose sanctions on the IRGC.

'Condemn Iran for its unprovoked attack against Israel'

Reports in Syria:

Nasrallah's son-in-law among three killed in strike in Damascus

Syrian state media reports that Israel struck a residential building in the Mezzah suburb of Damascus, killing three people. Saudi report says IRGC members were in the apartment which was struck.

Nasrallah's son-in-law among three killed in strike in Damascus

Days before elimination

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

Sources tell Reuters that Iran's Supreme Leader urged Hezbollah leader to flee Lebanon just days before he was eliminated, but Nasrallah refused.

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

'Response should be proportional'

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

US President says he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, adds US will also be rolling out new sanctions against Iran over its missile attack on Israel.

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

IDF admits:

Iranian attack damaged airbases

Administrative buildings on several IAF bases were damaged during Iran's attack but no planes were hit.

Iranian attack damaged airbases

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Canadian Prime Minister says his country fully supports Israel's right to defend itself and reiterates calls for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Iranian FM:

'Our attack on Israel was in self-defense'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was self-defense: We will not attack again unless Israel decides to invite further retaliation.

'Our attack on Israel was in self-defense'

Trump:

'If I were in charge, attack on Israel never would have happened'

Former US President: If I win, we will have peace in the world again. If Kamala gets four more years, the world goes up in smoke.

'If I were in charge, attack on Israel never would have happened'

UK Defense Secretary:

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

British Defense Secretary John Healey comments on Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, says British forces played a role in preventing further escalation.

'British forces played their part in preventing escalation'

'You are a psychopath'

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

After Khamenei threatens Israel in a Hebrew post on X, Dutch right-wing leader fires back: You will lose because logic, democracy and freedom will win and we will always support Israel.

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

'It cannot be tolerated'

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah.

British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel

Netanyahu responds to attack:

'Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Cabinet: We will stand by the rule we established - whoever attacks us, we will attack him. This is true wherever we fight the axis of evil.

'Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it'