Operation Rising Lion

First operational use:

IDF intercepts UAV with Barak air defense system

The IDF confirmed that the IAF’s Aerial Defense Array ‘Barak’ system intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

Life-saving:

Home Front Command's recommendation for Shabbat observers

Home Front Command urges all Shabbat observers to tune in to the 'Silent Wave' to receive advanced warnings before a missile alert and to know when it is permitted to leave the protected space.

Minister of Defense:

'Strike symbols of Iranian regime, force evacuation of Tehran'

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to escalate strikes on Iranian regime targets in Tehran, to destabilize government and deter missile attacks on Israel; senior Iranian nuclear scientist reportedly eliminated in a precision strike.

IDF Spokesperson:

Air Force strikes nuclear and missile sites in Iran

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reveals over 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike key Iranian targets in Tehran, 'We are intensifying our offensive to remove the existential threat posed by Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.'

Report: Nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran

Iran reported a targeted attack on an apartment in central Tehran. Israel confirms that the target was a senior nuclear scientist, who specialized in the field of weaponry.

Missile strike in Holon

'Miracle no worshipers were hurt at Great Synagogue'

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra describes the magnitude of the miracle: "In a miraculous turn of events, precisely during the minutes when no worshippers were in the synagogue, the terrible explosion occurred, and no one was injured."

Operation 'Safe Return:'

First ship carrying stranded Israelis arrives at Ashdod Port

A week after the outbreak of hostilities with Iran, the ship Crown Iris docked at the port of Ashdod with about 2,000 Israelis rescued from Cyprus on board.

PR frontlines:

Foreign Min. wages media battle as Iran targets Israeli hospital

Israel’s Foreign Ministry confronts disinformation and secures global support following a direct Iranian strike on Soroka Hospital. 'This is a war crime, not an accident,' says Deputy Director-General Tsahi Dikstein.

Sirens in southern Israel

Missile fired from Iran, damage in Be'er Sheva

IDF identifies missile launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. Impact reported in Be'er Sheva, resulting in damage to vehicles and an apartment. Five people lightly injured.

Fordow countdown

Report: Israel considers unilateral action on Iran nuclear site

Israel is reportedly weighing a solo strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site within days, despite preferring a joint US operation. Sources tell Iran International a 48-72 hour window is critical.

Missile manufacturing sites struck

More than 60 fighter jets conduct strikes in Tehran

Over 60 IAF jets strike dozens of Iranian military targets with 120 munitions. Strikes focused on Tehran's missile manufacturing sites, including those producing components and raw materials.

British Foreign Secretary:

'There’s a two-week window for Iran diplomacy'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

After Israeli strikes

Revolutionary Guards reshuffle intelligence leadership

Iran's Revolutionary Guards appoint Brigadier General Majid Khadami as their new intelligence chief after his predecessor, Mohammed Kazemi, was eliminated in an Israeli strike.

'Appalling Iranian strike'

British Minister condemns missile attack on Be'er Sheva hospital

British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, condemns Iran’s missile attack which hit Soroka Hospital: Hospitals must never be targeted.

Report:

Trump delayed Iran strike due to concerns over 'another Libya'

According to The New York Post, President Trump is delaying the decision on potential US airstrikes in Iran due to concerns about creating "another Libya" if the regime is toppled.

IAEA confirms Israeli strikes damaged Iran's Arak reactor

UN nuclear watchdog confirms Israeli strikes damaged the heavy water production plant in Arak, says the plant was not operational and contained no nuclear material.

MK Benny Gantz:

‘We are nearing the decisive stages - we must not stop’

Benny Gantz issues a statement following a security briefing with the Prime Minister: "We are nearing the decisive stages of Iran’s nuclear project - we must not stop."

Hezbollah leader:

'We will act as we see fit in Iran-Israel conflict'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will "act as we see fit," pledging full support for Iran amid US warnings against involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

A moment of solace:

Miki Nahum's tefillin found intact in Bat Yam rubble

The mayor of Bat Yam informs the daughters of Miki Nahum, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike, that his tefillin was found intact in the rubble.

IRGC threatens pro-Netanyahu new channel

Iranian outlet threatens missile strike on Israel's Channel 14, calling it a 'terrorism support center' for backing Netanyahu; demands immediate evacuation.

From the air and sea:

IDF intercepted over 95% of Iranian UAVs so far

IDF says over 95% of airborne threats intercepted as Air Force and Navy work in tandem to counter relentless Iranian UAV and missile attacks on Israeli civilians.

IDF Spokesperson:

Over 480 attack drones launched by Iran have been intercepted

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, delivers a message to Iran: ' Our actions are speaking louder than words: those who act against us are paying a heavy price.'

SA Chief Rabbi denounces government's support for Iran

Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein says pre-emptive attack saved Israel and the Jewish People from 'another Holocaust.'

Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within 2 weeks

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shares a quote from President Trump outlining his desire for a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis, but he is also willing to use force if it is required.

Netanyahu:

'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Prime Minister tells Kan News Iran strike nearly aborted, says no one—including Khamenei—is immune; emphasizes dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.

Chief of Staff:

We are now turning their 'ring of fire' on them

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits the IDF Intelligence Directorate. 'What we are doing here is historic—we are changing the face of the Middle East.'

Four days after missile strike:

Body of Bat Yam impact victim found

Four days after the direct hit on a residential city in Bat Yam, recovery workers located the body of Maria Peshkorova.

'Hunt the officials down'

IDF intel chief reveals new details from Iran strikes

Major General Shlomi Binder praises successful operations against Quds Force leadership, calls for continued momentum in ongoing campaign.

Report:

Direct US-Iran talks held amid Israel-Iran war

Wartime phone talks between US envoy Witkoff and Iran's Araghchi mark a rare direct diplomatic effort to ease tensions amid Israel's ongoing strikes, Reuters reports.

'All options are open'

Netanyahu does not rule out eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Netanyahu visits Soroka Medical Center after missile strike, stating "2,500 years ago, Cyrus freed the Jewish people; now the Jewish people are helping the Persian people break free."

At least 10 missiles launched in Iranian attack

A launch of about ten missiles from Iran was detected. Alarms were activated in large areas of the north of the country.

Footage from western Iran:

IAF strikes launch sites as regime forces attempt to rebuild them

Aircraft targeted and dismantled the engineering equipment and eliminated dozens of soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces operating in the area.

Report:

Trump approved Iran strike, but awaits Tehran's next move

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump has approved attack plans on Iran but is delaying a final order as he monitors Israeli strikes and seeks diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official says Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet soon.

IDF confirms:

Iran launched cluster munition at Israel

The missile's warhead held several small munitions, each one with 2.5 kg of explosives, and split apart at 7 km above the ground, and the munitions were dispersed to an 8 km radius.

Watch:

IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

Knesset Speaker:

'This is an extreme war crime'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned the Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Pres. Herzog denounces missile strike on hospital: 'War crime'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva, condemns Iranian missile strike as 'war crime,' highlighting the destruction caused by the missile and the resilience of Israeli society in the face of terror.

Deputy Mayor of Beer Sheva:

'We could have seen a tragedy, instead we saw a miracle'

Oshri Avichzer, Deputy Mayor of Be’er Sheva, responded to the Iranian missile strike that hit Soroka Medical Center earlier this morning.

Home Front Command:

'God is on our side - and so are the Iranian people'

Captain Yael of the IDF Home Front Command issued a statement today from Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, following an Iranian missile attack that struck the hospital earlier in the day.

'Cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei

Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'

Watch: Rescues at site of missile strike in Ramat Gan

Footage from scene of Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan shows severe damage to buildings, with rescue efforts underway to evacuate trapped residents; 37 people suffered light injuries.

Holon:

Torah scrolls rescued from synagogue hit in missile strike

Synagogue at impact site in Holon sustains damage due to missile strike, bystanders help the caretaker remove the Torah scrolls to a safe location. Watch.

Home Front Command tech issue triggers false alarm across Israel

Technical glitch in Home Front Command app causes false alarm, triggering unnecessary panic among residents in various parts of Israel; the incident is currently under investigation.

Defense Min.:

Khamenei will be held accountable, we'll destabilize Iran regime

Defense Minister Israel Katz condemns Iran’s missile strikes on Soroka Hospital, promises Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will answer for them. 'These are war crimes of the highest order.'

6 injured in central Israel:

At least 7 impact sites, Soroka Hospital sustains direct hit

Iran launches around 30 missiles towards southern and central Israel, MDA reports 65 injuries, six of which are serious. 'Severe damage in the surgical hospitalization building,' Soroka Hospital's director says.

PM Netanyahu: 'Tehran dictators will pay the full price'

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital and civilian areas, pledging to hold Tehran accountable.

After Iranian missile strike:

Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

Samaria Regional Council calls for immediate fortification funding to be allocated to settlements in Samaria, similar to the model used for frontline communities elsewhere in Israel. 'Life of a child in Samaria is not less valuable.'

President Herzog:

'Iran shot at a baby in a hospital'

Israeli officials demanded global outrage over the Iranian missile attack that damaged Soroka Hospital earlier today.

IAF strikes key Iranian nuclear reactor

Forty IAF jets strike dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Arak reactor, as part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Houthi leader seriously injured in Israeli assassination attempt

Days after the attack, reports confirm leader of Houthi rebel forces in Yemen survived an Israeli strike but sustained serious injuries.

Watch:

Iranian missile slams into Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva

Iranian missile hits Be'er Sheva's Soroka Hospital, causing extensive damage to various areas.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'In Iran, they know the game is over'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on the campaign against Iran: "An Iranian regime without nuclear capabilities is still a threat; nuclear remnants without an Iranian regime—the danger is gone."

Amid Iran operation

US evacuates diplomats in Israel

The US has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats from its Israeli embassy amid heightened Israel-Iran hostilities and President Trump's warnings of potential direct US involvement.

Over Chancellor's remarks

Iran summons Germany's ambassador

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons Germany's ambassador in protest over remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Israel is undertaking the "dirty work" on behalf of the international community in striking Iran.

As soon as the weekend?

Report: US officials preparing for possible Iran strike

Bloomberg News reports that senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days. This comes on the heels of a report that Trump is considering multiple strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.

IAF launches strikes in Tehran

Israel Air Force launches wave of strikes in Tehran and other areas in Iran, a day after attacking a centrifuge production site in the capital. IDF spokesperson publishes evacuation warning for Arak-Khondab area.

Putin speaks out:

'Ensure Iran’s nuclear rights and Israel’s security'

Russian President speaks out about the tensions between Iran and Israel, states Iranian society is consolidating amidst Israeli air strikes and stresses the need for a resolution ensuring both Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and Israel's unconditional security.

Missiles launched from Iran

Sirens sounded throughout Israel

Sirens sounded across the country after five missiles fired from Iran. No reports of injuries.

President Trump:

We're not looking for a ceasefire, we want total victory

Trump addresses Iran tensions, nuclear deal failure, and potential US-Israel strike, emphasizing the need for a complete victory and warning against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

Over 20 targets struck:

IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF completes series of strikes in Tehran, striking over 20 military targets, including nuclear weapons development project sites and missile production sites belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tehran.