Roaring Lion

Witkoff:

'We expect talks with Iran this week'

Trump’s Middle East envoy says Washington expects Iran to respond to its 15-point proposal, expresses hope for talks this week.

IDF Chief:

'We will persist and remove the threat'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

Rubio:

'War with Iran will end in weeks, not months'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that America is ahead of schedule in its military operation against Iran and will achieve all objectives without deploying ground troops.

Iran vows 'heavy price' after Israel strikes nuclear sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that Israel will pay a “heavy price" after the IDF struck the heavy water plant in Arak and the uranium extraction plant in Yazd.

'Existential threat'

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

Israeli man dies 48 hours before repatriation flight home

Molo Barhaya, 51, stranded in Ethiopia during Operation Roaring Lion, died after his medication ran out just days before a scheduled rescue flight to Israel.

Jerusalem Mayor:

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong'

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, gives Arutz Sheva a behind-the-scenes look at leading Israel's capital during wartime, 'The enemy is also firing at holy sites and eastern sections of the city.'

Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah terror tunnel found on church grounds

IDF soldiers located an active Hezbollah tunnel shaft and an underground infrastructure constructed in the vicinity of a church in the area of Al-Khiyam.

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

Report

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

A report in the Financial Times says that Abu Dhabi has formally expressed willingness to take part in a maritime coalition to break the Iranian blockade.

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

The Pentagon confirms the United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats, including the GARC, for patrols in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Report:

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

Melanie Phillips:

Finish the job, Mr. President!

If the Iranian regime isn’t totally defanged but survives to recover and rearm, it will not only continue to menace the region. Such an outcome will also advertise that the leader of the free world is a paper tiger. Opinion.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, aged 21, from Jerusalem. Four other soldiers were injured in the incident.

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says talks are underway to achieve a ceasefire with Iran.

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Raids, eliminations, and strikes on terror targets in Lebanon

Brigade 226 has carried out over 200 strikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terrorist infrastructure.

Dramatic footage:

IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

IDF publishes footage of strikes on high-rise buildings in the Lebanese capital used as operational command centers by Hezbollah.

Surprising calls in the UAE: 'Trust Israel'

Dubai’s deputy police chief Dhahi Khalfan Tamim voiced support for Israel amid Iran threats, marking a shift from his past criticism.

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Over 60 IAF fighters completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.

Three impact sites:

One murdered in missile strike on Nahariya

A Hezbollah missile barrage on Israel's northernmost coastal city has left one dead and three wounded, one severely.

Watch: Iranian cluster bomb hits Arab car, sending it flying

Eylon Levy, former Spokesman for the State of Israel, posts footage of the moment an Iranian cluster bomb hit a car in the Arab Israeli town of Kafr Qassem, sending it flying.

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IDF troops eliminate 30 terrorists in southern Lebanon clashs

In recent days, IDF troops have eliminated over 30 Hezbollah terrorists, using airstrikes, tank fire, snipers, and drones.

IDF announces:

IRGC Navy intel chief eliminated alongside Navy chief

IRGC's Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, head of IRGC's Navy Intelligence Directorate, Behnam Rezaei, eliminated in Bandar Abbas strike, IDF says.

Born under sirens: Just-born infant evacuated to bomb shelter

MDA team delivers baby - then runs with him to a shelter minutes later.

Nachala's message to Netanyahu and Katz ahead of Passover

Movement leaders appealed for the reclamation of Gaza in celebration of Passover.

Defense Minister threatens IRGC: 'IDF will hunt you down'

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends situational assessment, praises IDF for eliminating IRGC Navy Commander. 'Man directly responsible for the terror activity in Strait of Hormuz blown up and eliminated.'

Watch: 200th plane carrying military equipment lands in Israel

Israel MOD announces arrival of 200th aircraft in operational airlift of military equipment and munitions.

From Pharaoh to Tehran:

The hardened heart of a dying empire

The world today finds itself in a fog of confusion. Why would a regime, already weakened and under immense strain, choose to double down? Look back to the Exodus to understand. And note how Pharaoh 'kept his word' when negotiating.

Measles patient stayed in public bomb shelter in Kiryat Malachi

Measles patients spent time in a public bomb shelter, blood donation center, and hotel, Health Ministry warns.

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, 21 years old from Petah Tikva, fell in combat in Lebanon.

Israeli source confirms: IRGC Navy chief eliminated

Israeli source confirms death of Alireza Tangsiri, IRGC Navy chief, in Bandar Abbas.

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IDF destroys hundreds of terror targets in Lebanon

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon destroyed more than 350 terrorist targets and killed dozens of Hezbollah personnel. Numerous weapons were also discovered.

Rachel's Tomb to close over lack of proper shelters

The Home Front Command this week ordered the Rachel's Tomb complex closed to worshippers after an inspection found no approved protected space on site.

IDF officer moderately injured by friendly fire

Two soldiers seriously injured, five lightly injured, during nighttime operations in southern Lebanon.

Iranian missile damages two homes in Samaria

Iranian cluster missile damages two homes in Samaria, none injured.

Captured terrorists admit 'We had no chance of succeeding'

Two days after the capture of two members of Hezbollah's elite unit, they testified in interrogation by AMAN's Unit 504 that they felt frustration with their commanders.

Cluster missile from Iran leaves 6 injured in Kafr Qassem

Six injured in missile barrage from Iran, searches at impact site in Petah Tikva.

During siren:

12-year-old girl severely injured after falling from bed

Twelve-year-old girl attempts to get out of bed as siren sounds in Tzfat, United Hatzalah evacuates her to hospital in serious condition and undergoing CPR.

'Iran always lies'

Netanyahu’s adviser skeptical of Tehran’s intentions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk expresses deep skepticism about Iran’s willingness to negotiate.

IDF soldier seriously injured by mortar fire in Lebanon

IDF soldier severely injured as a result of mortar fire in Lebanon. An officer and two additional soldiers lightly injured in the same incident.

Report:

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has told associates he wants to avoid a protracted war with Iran and hopes to conclude the conflict in the coming weeks.

Iran denies the reports: Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejects claims of serious injury to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in good health.

CENTCOM chief:

'We’ve hit 10,000 Iranian targets - and we’re not done yet'

Admiral Brad Cooper provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, announces US forces have struck more than 10,000 Iranian military targets and destroyed 92 percent of Iran's largest naval vessels.

Barrage from Lebanon

6 rockets fired toward central Israel, all intercepted

Sirens sound in central Israel and the Sharon region without prior warning following Hezbollah rocket fire from Lebanon. All six rockets successfully intercepted.

Trump:

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.

Report:

Iran demands Hezbollah inclusion in any ceasefire deal

Iran has reportedly informed mediators that any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel must include Lebanon and Hezbollah.

Report

Iranian officials granted temporary immunity from assassination

The The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States and Israel have temporarily removed two of the most senior figures in Iran’s leadership from their targeting list.

Lebanon:

Battalion commander, two reservists wounded by rocket fire

A reserve soldier was severely injured as a result of a rocket fire toward IDF troops in Lebanon. In the same incident, a reserve battalion commander and another reservist were lightly wounded.

IDF chief to wounded troops:

You embody personal strength and the IDF’s fighting spirit

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited Rambam Health Care Campus and met with IDF troops who were wounded during operations in southern Lebanon as part of Operation Roaring Lion.

Vile:

Suspect caught red-handed looting homes damaged by missile

Police in Dimona arrested a resident of Lakiya who they caught allegedly looting homes that were damaged by an Iranian missile strike.

Israeli assessment:

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

Report

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Netanyahu responded to the reports of talks between the US and Iran by ordering the destruction of as much of Iran's arms industry as possible within 48 hours, the New York Times reports.

Report:

Lebanon tracking presence of Iranian nationals in the country

Lebanon launches sweeping probe into Iranian nationals amid fears of hidden IRGC activity, as diplomats flee and tensions surge across the country.

Sa'ar reveals:

Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Government approves massive aid package for frontline communities

Government approves proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to provide 110m in aid for northern communities, communities hit by missile strikes.

Negotiations deadlock

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

Clashes in Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

Home Front Command releases dramatic footage of missile strike

Home Front Command releases footage from Tel Aviv security camera, revealing power of blast waves and the destruction a single missile strike can cause. 'Don't gamble with your lives.'