Operation Rising Lion

'All the enemies of Israel want me to lose,' Netanyahu tells 'Post' in pre-election day interview

PM threatens to respond with force and might if Iran makes a “big mistake,” claims Tehran was “on the verge of atomic bombs” • Full interview to be published Thursday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk speaks to The Jerusalem Post in a studio interview on October 15, 2026.

WATCH: Israel ‘very close’ to creating conditions for regime change in Iran, Netanyahu adviser says

People walk past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on September 2, 2026.

Could Iran’s regime collapse? Inside the Israeli assessment of Tehran’s future - analysis

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026

IDF's war on all fronts: How Eyal Zamir is managing threats from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and West Bank


Iran faces internal collapse risk as strikes expand beyond Israel, analysts warn

As the Israel-Iran war intensifies, experts explain the key differences between now and June's conflict, highlighting changes in military tactics and regional stability.

 A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran scrambling to salvage what remains of nuclear program before it's too late - exclusive

According to sources familiar with the details who spoke to The Jerusalem Post, Iran is attempting to protect what it can, reinforce facilities, and remove equipment where possible.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the U.S. struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025.

IDF carries out wide-ranging strikes against IRGC facilities across Tehran

The Iranian regime accused the IDF of striking the state broadcaster IRIB's center in Tehran, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency claimed.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

IDF: 2,000 bombs dropped on Iran already, equal to 50% of total from June 2025's 12 Day War

Israel was disappointed that after it brought Tehran down from as many as 3,000 missiles in June to around 1,300, in only eight months, Iran was able to rebuild and return to the 2,500 missile level.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

Temporary Leading Council begins work to replace Khamenei, Iran President Pezeshkian says - report

"In accordance with Article 111 of the Constitution, the Temporary Leadership Council has begun its work today," Pezeshkian said in the recorded statement.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

'We will intensify Iran attacks in coming days,' Netanyahu declares atop the Kirya military HQ roof

"Yesterday, we eliminated the dictator Khamenei. Together with him, we eliminated dozens of senior officials of the oppressive regime," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu from the roof of the Kirya base in Tel Aviv.

Israel sees two fatalities in 24 hours as Operation Roaring Lion continues into second day

An intact Iranian missile hit a residential building in Tel Aviv, killing one, and another Tel Aviv resident choked to death running to shelter.

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Zamir visited IAF, intelligence units after 12-Day War to prepare for Operation Roaring Lion

According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted several visits to Air Force and intelligence bases ahead of Operation Roaring Lion, March 1, 2026.

When the details of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s assassination come out, jaws will drop - analysis

The IRGC ignored the fact that Israel changed after the October 7 massacre, and now they’re paying the price. Dictatorships don’t fall from outside; they collapse from within.

A demonstrator holds a burning photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in London, Britain, January 11, 2026

IDF Home Front: We've been more ready for Iran's ballistic missiles after probing June war

'Iran is here, home front is central.'

Israel Police and IDF Home Front Command personnel at the scene where a roof collapsed in Beit Shemesh, November 16, 2025