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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the scene of the murder of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimeir and was briefed on the operational and intelligence efforts conducted to apprehend the perpetrators.
US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Iran said it was readying its air force for strikes and its navy would begin escorting commercial Iranian ships in the Red Sea.
Does American realize that if Israel does not eliminate the existential threats from Iran and Hamas quickly, more Bin Laden's (G-d forbid) will be created? Op-ed.
'Whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime,' Pres. Herzog says.
Dubbing IRGC headquarters in Syria a “diplomatic mission” is like calling Shifa a hospital. Opinion.
EU top diplomat Josep Borrell says EU members plan to discuss sanctions regime that seeks to curb the supply of Iranian drones to Russia to include the provision of missiles and cover deliveries to Iranian proxies.
Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.
Defense Minister meets IDF soldiers stationed in the north. 'Any enemy that fights us will be defeated.'
A remarkable realignment may be under way: Israel and the Arabs v America and Iran. Opinion.
PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'
Giora Eiland, former National Security Council chief, calls to utilize the international support following Iran's attack to secure Israel's northern border.
'Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz emphasizes.
British Foreign Minister explains why Britain did not intercept Russian drones as it did this week in the Iranian attack against Israel.
Despite cautions against further escalation in the region, Gilad Erdan, Israel’s representative to the UN, said that Israel 'reserves the legal right to retaliate. The world cannot settle for inaction.’
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says 'Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation Iron Shield.'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Netavim airbase days after the base was damaged in Iran's attack over the weekend.
CNN reports Israel was to begin dropping warning leaflets on Rafah today, held off due to focus shifting to Iran retaliation.
Wall Street Journal reports US, Western officials believe Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive missile and drone attack is imminent, even as US attempts to prevent an Israeli retaliation.
Ali Karimi, one of the greatest Iranian soccer players of all times, spoke openly against the attack on Israel and surprisingly won extensive support.
Homayoun Sameh claimed the attack was successful, stating that Iran's goal was not to hit with all of the missiles, but to cause confusion and hit specific targets.
Further deterioration in relations between Iran and Jordan – after the latter officially announced that it helped intercept the attack against Israel.
Director for Western Europe at Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the three countries of "double standards" after they condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.
Former US National Security Adviser blasts Biden for encouraging Israel not to respond to Iran’s attacks: If Iran doesn’t feel the pain, it’s only got to get worse for Israel.
CENTCOM says US forces destroyed more than 80 Iranian drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.
Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.
G7 leaders agreed to use all possible channels of influence to pressure Israel not to respond to the Iranian attack
President Herzog, speaking to Sky News: 'I am quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'
Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to Iranian attack saying that, 'This attack proves once again what Israel has been saying for years: Iran is the one behind the terrorist attacks in the region, and is also the greatest threat to regional stability and world order.'
National Unity Party Chairman Minister Benny Gantz called for Israel to strengthen its regional alliances and declared that Israel will strike back 'in the manner and at the time that is right for us.'
Senior administration official says Biden told Netanyahu the US would not participate in any offensive action against Iran following last night's attack.
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian claims assault on Israel using 300 UAVs and missiles was 'responsible,' 'legitimate self-defense.'
Russian foreign ministry defends massive attack by its ally Iran on Israel, calls on 'all sides' to show restraint in attack's aftermath.
The former economic advisor to the Chief of Staff, Col. (Res.) Ram Aminach, argues that the defense budget should be increased due to the intensification of the Iranian threats.
Likud, Otzma Yehudit ministers praise quality of Israel's defensives during Iranian attack on Israel overnight, call for Israel to take offensive after barrage.
Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel was unprecedented, Iran also supplies arms to its proxies, is developing nuclear power and carries out assassinations worldwide. Concerted action is needed. Op-ed.
Prime Minister posts short message to social media vowing victory after Iran launches hundreds of projectiles at Israel.
IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says nearly all of the 300 projectiles launched at Israel overnight were intercepted upon meeting "aerial and technological superiority of the IDF."
US Senator Ted Cruz condemns Iranian attack on Israel: These attacks are enabled and financed by deliberate policy choices made by Joe Biden and Biden officials.
US President issues statement after speaking to Netanyahu: Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks.
The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of the launches using the "Arrow" Aerial Defense System, together with Israel's strategic allies, before the launches crossed into Israeli territory.
Argentina's President Javier Milei expresses support for Israel following the Iranian attack on the Jewish state.
Meanwhile, US officials tell NBC News that there is concern in Washington that Israel could do something quickly in response to Iran’s attacks without thinking through potential fallout afterward.
UN Security Council agrees to Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s request and will convene on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. New York time.
The haredi Jerusalem Faction announced this evening that they would hold studies as usual despite the IDF ban on educational activities.
'We are prepared to meet this threat from the fanatical Ayatollahs of Iran head-on,' MK Danny Danon stresses.
'We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en-route to Israel; together with our partners, the IDF is operating at full-force to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.
Iran national team's goalkeeper, Hossein Hosseini, was attacked by police officers after a league match in the Iranian league, following his defense of a fan who ran onto the pitch without a hijab.
'Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively,' PM Netanyahu says.
US Pres. Biden was scheduled to spend the weekend at his residence in Delaware, but was called back to the White House on short notice.
'IDF is prepared for all scenarios and will take the necessary steps — together with our allies — to protect the people of Israel,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.
'Iran is a terror state - we have strengthened our defensive and offensive array,' Defense Min. Gallant says.
Austrian Airlines suspends all flights from Vienna to Tehran until April 18 amid concerns over an Iranian attack on Israel.
France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom warn citizens against travelling to Israel and, in some cases, the wider region.
US President tells reporters that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel and Iran will not succeed in attacking it.
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari holds press briefing amid threats of Iranian attack: Our defenses are prepared and know how to face each threat individually.
White House says there remains a “real,” “credible” and “viable” threat of Iran launching strikes.
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi completes situational assessment on the readiness of the IDF for all scenarios amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.
Officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude.
