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News and updates about Operation Rising Lion

Near Tehran:

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials

In a precision strike near Tehran, IAF kills top Iranian intelligence figures, including the heads of IRGC and Quds Force intelligence, dealing 'significant blow' to Iran’s terror planning and regional influence.

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials

Bat Yam victim:

Balina Ashkenazi, age 94

94-year-old woman murdered in Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam residential building. Another body located on Sunday night brings number of fatalities to eight.

Balina Ashkenazi, age 94

UAV shot down near Caesarea

Unmanned aerial vehicle spotted near Beit She’an prompts alerts across the north and Sharon region; IAF surveillance continues as aircraft proceeds southward.

UAV shot down near Caesarea

Iranian ballistic missile damages US embassy in Tel Aviv

Iran launches a new barrage of ballistic missiles on Monday, targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa. One missile struck near the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, causing structural damage but no injuries.

Iranian ballistic missile damages US embassy in Tel Aviv

Missile from Yemen falls outside Israel

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel did not breach Israeli territory, falling in an open area outside the country, IDF says.

Missile from Yemen falls outside Israel

Petah Tikva:

Iranian missile strike kills 4 after landing between safe rooms

Home Front Command review confirms heavy ballistic missile struck between two private safe rooms in a Petah Tikva building, killing four.

Iranian missile strike kills 4 after landing between safe rooms

Israeli Navy intercepts eight Iranian drones

Israeli Navy successfully intercepts eight UAVs launched from Iran using the newly deployed 'Barak Magen' system aboard Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, marking its first operational use.

Israeli Navy intercepts eight Iranian drones

Four-day-old baby rescued after missile strike in Tel Aviv

MDA teams rescue newborn, unharmed, from building adjacent to missile impact site in Tel Aviv.

Four-day-old baby rescued after missile strike in Tel Aviv

In central Israel

Eight dead in Iranian missile barrage on Israel

Eight people killed overnight in missile barrage from Iran: Two in a reinforced room in Petah Tikva, one in Bnei Brak, and three others in Haifa.

Eight dead in Iranian missile barrage on Israel

Broadcaster:

Avner Netanyahu’s postponed wedding may have been deception

Broadcaster Erel Segal claims delay of Avner Netanyahu’s wedding part of a broader IDF deception strategy ahead of the Iran operation.

Avner Netanyahu’s postponed wedding may have been deception

IDF strikes Quds Force command centers in Tehran

Quds Force operatives used targeted command centers to advance terrorist attacks against the State of Israel using Iran's proxies in the Middle East.

IDF strikes Quds Force command centers in Tehran

Report:

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

Israel's campaign against Iran's nuclear program has significantly impacted Natanz, incapacitating centrifuges and potentially causing an underground implosion, an Israeli official tells The Wall Street Journal.

Israeli strike disabled Natanz centrifuges

EU calls urgent meeting amid Israel-Iran escalation

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas convenes an urgent video conference of foreign ministers for Tuesday to address the military escalation between Israel and Iran, emphasizes diplomacy.

EU calls urgent meeting amid Israel-Iran escalation

Al Jazeera violates censorship with live broadcast

Qatar’s Al Jazeera airs live footage from a sensitive strike site in Israel, defying censorship regulations. Police: "Coastal District patrols were dispatched to investigate and respond."

Al Jazeera violates censorship with live broadcast

'I lost my whole family'

Man speaks after Iranian missile kills wife, daughters in Tamra

Watch: Raja Khatib speaks to Channel 12 News after losing his wife, two daughters and another relative in Iranian missile attack in Tamra.

Man speaks after Iranian missile kills wife, daughters in Tamra

Report:

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly seeks refuge in a Tehran bunker as Israel launched strikes. Following a Mashhad strike, sources indicate Israel spared Khamenei to give him a "final chance" to dismantle Iran's uranium enrichment program.

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

Two additional bodies recovered from the site of the Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, bringing the death toll to nine. Five of the victims, including three minors, were Ukrainian citizens.

Two more bodies recovered after missile strike in Bat Yam

Amid Israeli offensive

Iran rejects ceasefire talks

Iran has reportedly rejected ceasefire negotiations with Israel, telling mediators Qatar and Oman it will only engage in serious talks after completing its retaliation for Israel's strikes.

Iran rejects ceasefire talks

Trump on Israel and Iran:

'Sometimes you have to fight it out'

President Trump expresses hope for a deal between Iran and Israel, but adds that "sometimes you have to fight it out." He affirms US support for Israel's self-defense.

'Sometimes you have to fight it out'

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IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Since the beginning of the operation, the IAF and Israeli Navy have intercepted more than 100 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel.

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Sa'ar wonders:

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar appears on CNN to counter Iran's narrative, but Iranian FM Araghchi unexpectedly cancels his interview just moments before airtime. Sa'ar seizes the moment, mocking Araghchi for his last-minute no-show.

'Why did Iran's FM cancel his CNN appearance at the last minute?'

Netanyahu:

'Iran plotted to assassinate both me and Trump'

In interview with Fox News, Netanyahu reveals Iran's plot to assassinate President Donald Trump due to his stance against their nuclear program. He details "Operation Rising Lion" as a necessary response to an "imminent threat" of Iranian nuclear weaponization and missile buildup.

'Iran plotted to assassinate both me and Trump'

Wide-scale strikes:

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

IDF completes wide-scale wave of strikes to degrade the Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities.

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

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IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

The IAF struck and dismantled surface-to-surface missile production sites, detection radar sites, and surface-to-air missile launchers in Tehran, with the direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.

IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

Iranian missile barrage

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

Sirens sounded across most of Israel after Iran launched another volley of missiles.

Missiles fall in north and south, 11 injured

Cleared for publication:

Efrat Saranga murdered in Iranian missile strike

The Bat Yam municipality announced that Efrat Saranga, a 44-year-old resident of the city, was murdered early in the morning when an Iranian missile struck her building.

Efrat Saranga murdered in Iranian missile strike

Chief of Staff:

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran.

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Sa'ar to diplomats:

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

Foreign Minister tells diplomats Iran's air defenses were crippled, enabling direct strikes on nuclear sites in Tehran.

Our people are strong and understand the necessity of our action

Netanyahu:

'Tehran is burning'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israel’s recent military operations against Iran on Sunday evening, highlighting what he described as significant achievements.

'Tehran is burning'

Report:

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli official dismisses report of Trump vetoing Khamenei strike, says targeting leadership not currently on the table but situation could shift rapidly.

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

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The Lego version of Operation Rising Lion

A Lego animation shows the sequence of events known to the public so far.

The Lego version of Operation Rising Lion

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Jailers raid cells of prisoners who celebrated Iranian attack

Members of the eilite Massada Unit raided the cells of Arab prisoners who celebrated as Iranian missiles rained down on Israel.

Jailers raid cells of prisoners who celebrated Iranian attack

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

The summit had originally intended to deal primarily with the Ukraine war but has changed its agenda with the beginning of Operation Rising Lion.

Israel-Iran war dominates G7 agenda

2,300 km from Israel

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

Lapid backs Netanyahu on Iran:

‘We had no choice but to strike’

Opposition leader says Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror sponsorship left Israel no alternative to military action.

‘We had no choice but to strike’

Amidst The War:

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Chief of Staff:

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

Reports in Iran:

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

Official Iranian media reported that Israel carried out car bombings in the capital. A total of 128 are reported dead since the start of the Israeli campaign, including 14 scientists.

Nuclear scientists eliminated in car bombings

New Rules:

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

Trump:

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Citing past diplomatic achievements, President Trump predicts imminent peace between Israel and Iran.

'Iran and Israel will make a deal'

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

Sirens across central Israel due to wave of missiles from Iran and Yemen, severe destruction at scenes in Bat Yam and Rehovot. Six murdered, 140 injured, and over 7 remain unaccounted for.

Seven murdered in Iranian missile strike on central Israel

Sirens in most of the country

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel

A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel

Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter

A young man from the Bedouin community was caught on video violently preventing a person with a disability from entering a protected area during the missile attack from Iran.

Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter

Following Katz's warnings

Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital

IAF jets struck targets in Tehran, including an international airport, air defense systems, and IRGC buildings.

Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital

About 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad

Israel's airspace remains closed following a military strike in Iran, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stranded worldwide. El Al and foreign carriers suspend flights, while authorities organize rescue efforts, including potential sea evacuations.

About 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad

UK tells citizens not to travel to Israel

British government advises its citizens against traveling to Israel while the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.

UK tells citizens not to travel to Israel

PM in Bat Yam:

'Imagine if Iran had 20,000 of these missiles'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the scene of the Iranian missile strike in the city of Bat Yam, where six people were killed. Netanyahu received a briefing from the forces operating at the scene, while rescue efforts continue to try to locate three missing people.

'Imagine if Iran had 20,000 of these missiles'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We're not stopping the attacks for a moment'

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin delivers address noting the IAF's accomplishments in Iran and how the Home Front's Directives to seek shelter during Iran's attacks saved lives.

'We're not stopping the attacks for a moment'

Watch:

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

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Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

National Security Council:

Don't enter Israel from Sinai or Jordan

The National Security Council has issued a message to Israeli citizens abroad, warning of significant danger in attempting to enter Israel via overland routes from Jordan and Sinai while Ben Gurion Airport remains closed.

Don't enter Israel from Sinai or Jordan

Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation

In light of the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, this week's hearing on the government's intention to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has been postponed.

Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Daniel Hagari among reservists returning to support the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit after the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a move made at the request of Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Bat Yam Mayor:

'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

'We've taken a very hard hit, but our spirit is strong, and we will prevail,' says Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot, on the harrowing moments of the missile impact in his city.

'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

Iranian missile attack:

Pipelines and conveyance lines damaged at Haifa facility

Bazan company reports that the missile attack damaged pipelines and transmission lines at the company's compound in Haifa. The refining facilities are operating, but other facilities have been shut down.

Pipelines and conveyance lines damaged at Haifa facility

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

Israeli drones disable Iranian defenses ahead of F‑35 strikes, highlighting Israel’s expanding use of off-the-shelf technology in clandestine warfare and marking one of the deepest incursions into Iranian territory to date.

Israel’s drone offensive paved way for F‑35 strikes deep in Iran

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Holocaust survivor rescued from rubble after missile strike

Home Front Command forces rescued a Holocaust survivor from a collapsed building in Rehovot. His son embraced the rescuers, thanking them emotionally for saving his father’s life.

Holocaust survivor rescued from rubble after missile strike

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, has issued the IDF's first evacuation warning to Iranian residents telling them to remove themselves from all weapons factories in Iran,

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

US Poll:

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

A Ronald Reagan Institute survey conducted ahead of Israel's attack on Iran reveals that 45% of US residents supported an Israeli strike should US-Iran talks collapse, with sharp divisions between Republican and Democrat voters.

Majority back Israeli strike on Iran if diplomacy fails

Weizmann Institute:

Multiple buildings damaged in Iranian attack, lab catches fire

The Weizmann Institute of Science reports that several buildings on its campus sustained damage during the early morning missile barrage launched by Iran toward central Israel.

Multiple buildings damaged in Iranian attack, lab catches fire