Roaring Lion

Trump warns

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

Netanyahu

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."

The minister is a pilot?

The tweet that fooled the Iranians

Journalist Barak Seri shared a photo on his social media of Minister Shlomo Karhi dressed in a fighter pilot uniform, and successfully tricked an Iranian account.

'Bomb's away'

First cockpit footage from Operatin Roaring Lion

The IDF has released footage from the pilot's seat during an attack on Iranian regime targets. In five air missions, the Israeli Air Force dropped over 600 munitions on Tehran

Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.

Roaring Lion:

Answering Cory Booker, who condemned Trump for freeing Iran

You stated plainly that Iran remains “the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism." You warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would be “an intolerable threat." All true. All accurate. All devastating.

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

The names of three siblings killed in the Beit Shemesh disaster have been cleared for publication: Sara Biton, 13, Avigail Biton, 15, and Yaakov Biton, 16.

Cleared for publication:

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

Names of seven of the victims in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh cleared for publication.

IDF

Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

IDF reveals data on Operation 'Roaring Lion' so far: More than 20 targets of the Iranian leadership, 150 ballistic missiles and 200 air defense systems have been attacked.

Israel launches airlift for IDF amid escalation

Defense Ministry begins airlift to deliver munitions and military equipment to the IDF, enhancing operational readiness for potential escalation.

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

President says UK PM took 'far too much time' to approve the use of Diego Garcia by the US for strikes on Iran.

Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions

IAF strikes targets belonging to IRGC, using hundreds of munitions. Watch.

New AI video:

Did the Quds Force commander kill Khamenei

Creator Evyatar Rosenberg has released a new video based on animation and artificial intelligence amid rumors and conspiracy theories surrounding Esmail Qaani.

26 injured in missile strike on Be'er Sheva

Twenty-five people lightly injured, one moderately injured, after Iranian missile strikes southern city of Be'er Sheva.

Defense Min.:

Those who follow Khamenei's footsteps end up like him

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Air Force Operations Center, warns Hezbollah leader that he will follow Iran's Supreme leader to 'the bottom of hell.'

Hezbollah faces domestic trouble

Lebanse cabinet demands Hezbollah disarm, orders army to enforce weapons restrictions north of Litani River amid regional tensions and ceasefire demands.

Reading the Purim Megillah in times of war

Rabbi David Stav shares the halakhot of reading the Scroll of Esther during times of war, explaining how Jewish law intersects with the Home Front Command's guidelines.

Revealed: Three US planes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

US fighter pilot whose plane crashed in Kuwait is brought to safety by local residents. Watch.

Wife of rocket victim:

Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah

Pnina Cohen recounts the Iranian missile strike that claimed the lives of her husband and mother-in-law.

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'

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Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

Israeli Air Force and Navy have been operating together to intercept dozens of UAVs launched by Iran at Israel.

Herzog kisses tefillin that survived Beit Shemesh missile strike

President Isaac Herzog visits impact site of deadly Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh, offering support to families.

Senior Iranian intelligence official eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of senior officials of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence during the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including the deputy minister for 'Israel Affairs' and the head of the espionage division.

Targeted elimination in Dahieh

IDF conducts targeted strike against senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, IDF spokesperson says.

IDF identifies dramatic shift in Iran's launch pattern

IDF says Iran has shifted to larger, coordinated missile barrages as it investigates the deadly direct hit on a shelter in Beit Shemesh.

Behind the scenes

What happens when a missile siren disrupts a news broadcast

Broadcasters and the technical crew move to makeshift studio in a protected space after Iranian missiles were launched at the area mid-broadcast.

After launches from Lebanon

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says hundreds of IAF aircraft are striking Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah that all options remain on the table.

El Al preparing for rescue flights

El Al announces preparations for rescue flights, publishes list of cities from which flights will operate.

Defense Minister: Hezbollah chief now a marked target

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah will pay a 'heavy price,' terror group's Secretary-General Naim Qassem now a target marked for elimination.

Reza Pahlavi:

‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’

In CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Reza Pahlavi calls for peace with Israel, dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, and leading a democratic transition.

Israel preparing for ground incursion into Lebanon

Security source tells Al-Hadath that Israel is exploring expanding war in Lebanon, including potential ground incursion.

Watch: IAF strikes in Iran

IDF publishes footage of strikes on Iran, IAF planes returning home.

How did he know?

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.

Chief of Staff: Many prolonged days of combat ahead

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following escalation with Lebanon's Hezbollah, warns 'many' days of fighting ahead.

Momi Elimelech:

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

Momi, who lost his sister and mother in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, shares how rescue forces found their bodies, still holding hands.

Lebanese President warns:

Hezbollah rocket fire threatens Lebanon’s stability

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemns rocket fire from Lebanese territory and warns against turning the country into a platform for outside wars.

Report:

Senior Iranian official moves to reopen US negotiations

Iran’s Ali Larijani reportedly seeks to reopen nuclear talks with the US after joint US-Israel strikes. Larijani denies the report.

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Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee threatens the US and Israel after Ali Khamenei’s elimination, vowing revenge and warning no American vessels would pass through the Persian Gulf.

Hezbollah enters the fray

Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon

IDF launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket fire toward Israel. Reports say the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction has been eliminated. Evacuation warnings issued for 53 villages.

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Saudi Arabia denies a Washington Post report claiming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied President Trump to strike Iran, insisting Riyadh consistently supported diplomacy.

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.

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CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites

CENTCOM releases footage of US strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, saying forces are eliminating imminent threats as Operation Epic Fury continues.

Trump:

US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'

President Trump tells The New York Times the US could sustain strikes on Iran for “four to five weeks," warns of possible casualties, and outlines potential scenarios for a new government in Tehran.

Ashdod Mayor to residents: Do not open synagogues

Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri issues instructions to residents ahead of Purim: This year, the Megillah reading will take place in private homes only.

Starmer:

'Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose'

British PM Keir Starmer says the UK will not join strikes on Iran but will allow US use of British bases for defensive action, citing collective self-defence and protection of British lives.

Trump to Iranian military:

'Lay down your arms or face death'

Trump issues video statement on the operation in Iran, vows continued action as he calls on Iranian forces to surrender.

Heavy missile barrage

One seriously injured from rocket impact in Jerusalem

Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel, with several casualties in Jerusalem and central Israel.

Trump:

Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'

Trump tells Daily Mail Iran operation is a 'four-week process,' confirms three US casualties, says strikes are going as planned.

Arab affairs analyst :

After two days of strikes, Iran is stuttering

Channel 12 veteran Arab affairs correspondent Ehud Yaari believes Iran is looking to end the war by surrendering to the US demands.

Beit Shemesh:

Iranian missile was targeted by the wrong interceptor system

According to senior officials, the likelihood that the Arrow system would have succeeded in intercepting the ballistic missile was significantly higher than that of the system actually launched.

Squadron Commander:

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

The commander of Squadron 107, who led strikes in Iran, describes the feelings during the mission assigned to him.

Air superiority:

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

After achieving air superiority over Tehran, the IDF struck dozens of IRGC and intelligence headquarters, degrading Iran’s command-and-control.

Beit Shemesh

Helmet-cam footage from the scene of the deadly missile strike

Footage filmed by a camera mounted on the helmet of a member of the Fire and Rescue Service Special Rescue Unit shows the scene of the disaster during rescue attempts.

9 killed in missile strike in Beit Shemesh

About 15 people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, and 9 were killed, in a missile strike in Beit Shemesh that hit the roof of a shelter.

Beit Shemesh:

First responders share scenes of devastation

First responders from the scene in Beit Shemesh shared grim accounts of trapped victims and widespread destruction after an Iranian missile struck a civilian neighborhood, leaving nine dead so far and dozens more injured.

Over 700 sorties

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

IAF operating with air superiority in Iran, striking ballistic missile launchers, headquarters, Iranian air defense systems, and command centers of the Iranian terrorist regime.

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

President Trump:

'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

The President stated that the operation was for the benefit not only of the USA, but the world.

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

Operation Epic Fury:

US confirms three casualties, attacks continue unabated

The US CENTCOM has announced three casualties so far but insists that the damages reported by Iran are entirely false.