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Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse

Footage from Lebanon show 'Hezbollah's bank' collapsing as onlookers watch.

Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse

Education Minister announces: School to resume in 'yellow' areas

Schools in Israel to reopen in lower-risk areas on Wednesday, as per Home Front Command's assessment.

Education Minister announces: School to resume in 'yellow' areas

Report: Special forces in Lebanon, battles with Hezbollah

Lebanese media reports IDF special forces fighting near area where forces sought intel on MIA Ron Arad on Saturday.

Report: Special forces in Lebanon, battles with Hezbollah

IDF strikes missile sites, Basij command centers in Iran

Israeli Air Force jets strike ballistic missile launch sites, a rocket engine production facility, and command centers of Iran’s Basij and Internal Security forces.

IDF strikes missile sites, Basij command centers in Iran

Are Israel's hazardous materials facilities missile protected?

Materials engineer: Hazardous materials facilities in Israel are protected against missiles according to strict standards; however, regular inspections and construction with more durable materials must still be ensured.

Are Israel's hazardous materials facilities missile protected?

Woman injured in Rishon LeZion

Night of sirens across Israel

Sirens sound four times across Israel following launches from Iran. Woman lightly injured in Rishon LeZion, interceptor debris falls at several locations.

Night of sirens across Israel

Qatar PM criticizes Iranian attacks but calls for de-escalation

Speaking to Sky News, Qatar’s Prime Minister condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries as a “dangerous miscalculation," warning the escalation could destabilize the region.

Qatar PM criticizes Iranian attacks but calls for de-escalation

Hegseth:

'Iran’s surrender is inevitable'

Speaking to “60 Minutes", US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Iran’s surrender is inevitable “whether they admit it or not".

'Iran’s surrender is inevitable'

After attacks in Riyadh

US orders diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has ordered American diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia after drone attacks near the US Embassy in Riyadh.

US orders diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia

Trump:

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Trump says ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual" decision with Netanyahu, praises their partnership, and claims Iran would have destroyed Israel without their leadership.

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Official:

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader

Iran officially announces that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, replacing his father who was eliminated in joint US-Israeli strikes in Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader

Arutz Sheva special

Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

An Arrow missile defense officer describes the intense work of detecting and intercepting Iranian missiles to protect Israeli civilians.

Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

IDF confirms:

IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Iranian ballistic missile command, UAV array, and other air force units all operated in the headquarters.

IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Beirut:

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff:

This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

IDF Chief of Staff says strikes targeted Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut, warns Hezbollah will pay heavy price amid continued fire in the north.

This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

Trump threatens Iran's next leader

Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.

Trump threatens Iran's next leader

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

The IDF targeted command centers, senior officials, and the organization's elite Radwan Force.

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

On-air blooper:

Israeli news stations air 'documentation' taken from video game

Two Israeli news channels aired the same footage, said to show US B-2 bombers over Iran. However, the source was discovered, and both channels quickly removed the reports.

Israeli news stations air 'documentation' taken from video game

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Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

UAE's Ministry of Defense publishes footage showing the its air defences intercepting and destroying Iranian UAVs that attempted to target the country.

Emirati aircraft intercept Iranian drones

In the heart of Tehran:

IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

IAF eliminates Abu al-Qassem Baba’iyan, who was appointed as the new designated chief of staff for the office after his predecessor was killed at the start of the operation.

IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

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Interceptor debris falls near Tel Aviv gas station

A security camera recorded the moment interceptor debris fell near a Tel Aviv gas station, causing a man to be seriously injured.

Interceptor debris falls near Tel Aviv gas station

Herzog in north:

We will bring better days for the entire people of Israel

President Isaac Herzog toured Nahariya, Mateh Asher and Galilee Medical Center, meeting wounded soldiers and praising northern residents’ resilience.

We will bring better days for the entire people of Israel

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not accept 'unconditional surrender,' claims Iran is acting in self-defense, and discusses leadership transition.

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

39% surge in jobseekers over first week of war

Roughly 8,000 people registered for unemployment benefits in one week of war, most of them women and mothers of children under 18.

39% surge in jobseekers over first week of war

Miracle in Binyamin:

Missile debris narrowly misses shepherd boy

A large piece of debris from an Iranian missile fell near a shepherd boy in the Binyamin region, inscribed with Farsi names and verses from the Quran.

Missile debris narrowly misses shepherd boy

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

IDF continues to strike regime targets across Iran, including the IRGC Space Force headquarters, which the Iranian Space Agency used as a reception, transmission, and research center.

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

US Military warns:

Iranian regime launching missiles from civilian areas

US Central Command warns Iranian civilians to remain at home as the regime launches drones and ballistic missiles from heavily populated areas.

Iranian regime launching missiles from civilian areas

Week one of fighting:

Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

Within the first week of fighting Hezbollah after the organization decided to support Iran, the IDF already struck 600 terror targets across Lebanon with some 820 munitions.

Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Master Sergeant Maher Khatar from Majdal Shams, a soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st division, and another soldier fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Iranian missile attack

1 seriously hurt in Tel Aviv, 2 hurt in Petah Tikva

MDA teams are providing medical treatment to a seriously injured person in Tel Aviv and two additional injured people in Petah Tikva following the latest barrage from Iran.

1 seriously hurt in Tel Aviv, 2 hurt in Petah Tikva

Jewish community in Budapest opens its homes to Israelis

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin, Chabad emissary in Hungary, says Jewish community in Budapest ready to assist Israelis who are unable to return to Israel, providing lodging, food, medications, and any other needs.

Jewish community in Budapest opens its homes to Israelis

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran

The Israeli Air Force completed a wide wave of strikes in western and central Iran. As part of the attacks, more than 400 targets of the Iranian regime were struck.

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran

At sea:

Navy Commander: 'Preparing for an extended stay'

Navy commander David Saar Salama held a situation assessment with naval commanders and praised the forces’ activity in the Lebanese arenas.

Navy Commander: 'Preparing for an extended stay'

'This is our image of victory'

Beilinson Hospital's message to President of Iran

Beilinson Hospital displays newborns, dressed in white outfits with Operation Roaring Lion's blue emblem, as symbol of resilience and victory.

Beilinson Hospital's message to President of Iran

IDF threat: 'We will not hesitate to strike'

The Arabic-language spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, Avichay Adraee, issued an unusual warning in Arabic to anyone who plans to participate in the selection of the next Supreme Leader of Iran

IDF threat: 'We will not hesitate to strike'

First immigrant arrives in Israel since launch of the war

Henry Gorfinkel, the first immigrant since the outbreak of the war, is ready to learn Hebrew and start his new life in Israel.

First immigrant arrives in Israel since launch of the war

London:

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy

Security experts warn that the son of Iran’s late leader may be using London apartments to spy on the Israeli embassy.

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy

CAM

Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has documented 154 antisemitic incidents worldwide in the first week of the conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran.

Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

Hezbollah trying to force evacuations in the north

Northern Command notes a shift in Hezbollah’s tactics, aiming to enforce a renewed evacuation of northern communities, alongside psychological operations including evacuation notices.

Hezbollah trying to force evacuations in the north

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The BBC question that angered the Israeli ambassador

The BBC interviewer questioned why Israel attacked in Iran without proving an imminent threat. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter responded: 'Who did we need to prove it to? You?'

The BBC question that angered the Israeli ambassador

Mossad Farsi account

'Why did Mojtaba Khamenei burn his father’s will?'

The official Persian-language X account of the Mossad published a dramatic image raising serious questions about the power struggles within the office of the Supreme Leader.

'Why did Mojtaba Khamenei burn his father’s will?'

IDF destroys F-14 aircraft at Isfahan Airport

Israeli fighter jets bombed aircraft inside hangars at the airport in Isfahan, following the destruction of 16 aircraft belonging to the Quds Force in Tehran.

IDF destroys F-14 aircraft at Isfahan Airport

Report

Israel and US considering ground operation in Iran

Senior Israeli and American officials have discussed a joint commando operation to seize 450 kilograms of enriched uranium buried under the ruins of facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.

Israel and US considering ground operation in Iran

US military debunks Iranian claim of capturing American soldiers

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims that US soldiers were captured and that Iran targeted only military sites, says the Iranian regime is spreading false information.

US military debunks Iranian claim of capturing American soldiers

Precise strike in Beirut

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps

IDF strikes a Beirut hotel, targeting IRGC Quds Force commanders linked to Hezbollah and Iran. Lebanese reports say four killed and ten wounded in the precise strike.

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps

Iranian spokesman attempts Hebrew address

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the IRGC emergency headquarters, delivered a message aimed at demoralizing Israelis in broken Hebrew.

Iranian spokesman attempts Hebrew address

Israel attacks Iran's oil containers

IDF strikes 30 oil depots on Iran, in first since start of war; opposition leader MK Yair Lapid offers rare praise.

Israel attacks Iran's oil containers

Trump: Kurds offered to go into Iran, I told them not to

Speaking on Air Force One following funeral of US soldiers who fell fighting Iran, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't 'want to make the war anymore complex.'

Trump: Kurds offered to go into Iran, I told them not to

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

US President Donald Trump responds to UK considering sending aircraft carriers to help war effort. 'We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!'

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

Missile fragment hits home in Lod

Five people suffer shock after Iranian missile fired towards central Israel.

Missile fragment hits home in Lod

In Tehran:

Over 80 IAF jets strike IRGC sites, missile infrastructure

Over 80 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out a major wave of strikes in Tehran and central Iran, targeting IRGC military and missile infrastructure, IDF reports.

Over 80 IAF jets strike IRGC sites, missile infrastructure

150 defense systems out of use:

3,400 strikes in Iran, 7,500 munitions used

IDF strikes two major ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Iran, at a distance of 2,000 kilometers from Israel.

3,400 strikes in Iran, 7,500 munitions used

Netanyahu to Iranians:

The moment of truth is approaching!

Israeli Prime Minister turns to Iranian people, asking them to free themselves from the despotism, stressing, 'It depends on you.'

The moment of truth is approaching!

Raising US morale: Cartoons, videos, and sports

Since the start of the war, the White House has been releasing videos saluting the fighting forces, combining selected clips from movies, animated shows, and sports games. Watch.

Raising US morale: Cartoons, videos, and sports

Watch: Cluster missile intercepted near Jerusalem

Footage from Jerusalem shows interception of Iranian cluster missile launched towards central Israel; missile debris found in multiple areas.

Watch: Cluster missile intercepted near Jerusalem

IDF warns advance missile alerts may arrive moments before sirens

IDF clarifies that early warning notifications sent by the Home Front Command may sometimes be issued shortly before sirens - or not at all - urges civilians to immediately move closer to protected areas once an advance alert is received.

IDF warns advance missile alerts may arrive moments before sirens

Khamenei's successor believed injured

Israel estimates that Mojtaba Khamenei, son and likely successor of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, injured in attack on Thursday night.

Khamenei's successor believed injured

IAF commander:

First 72 hours of Operation Roaring Lion saved many Israeli lives

IAF Commander MG Tomer Bar praises technicians at Tel Nof Airbase, notes that their work preparing aircraft and fixing malfunctions during early hours of Iran war helped suppress missile fire, saved many Israeli lives.

First 72 hours of Operation Roaring Lion saved many Israeli lives

Trump: Iran has surrendered

Iran is the 'loser of the Middle East,' will be hit 'very hard' today, US President Donald Trump announces.

Trump: Iran has surrendered

Starting Sunday: Israeli airlines to fly out of Israel

Israel to allow limited outbound flights from Ben Gurion starting Sunday, with departures capped at about 70 passengers per flight, Transportation Ministry announces.

Starting Sunday: Israeli airlines to fly out of Israel