Operation Rising Lion
Netanyahu: Iran would have achieved nuclear bomb if Israel had not attacked over past 15 months
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this would be "the beginning of the end for the Jewish people" during a meeting with the torchlighters for Israel's 78th Independence Day ceremony.
Senior IDF officer shares how IDF prepares its UAV fleet for next round of Iran war - interview
'Not buying it': Nearly half of Israelis say Israel and US did not win Iran war, poll finds
IAEA Director General Grossi shares fears over potential for renewed nuclear arms race
How the air force broke down Iran's air defenses: Operation Roaring Lion vs. Operation Rising Lion
The top tier of Iran's remaining air defenses consists of mobile anti-aircraft missiles, often grouped together in a dozen or more on a vehicle, around 92% of which have been destroyed.
New air force tactics reduce refueling needs for attack runs on Iran
The new tactic is for air force jets to accelerate to high altitude on a much faster, steeper trajectory when taking off from Israel to save fuel.
IDF sets back Iran military years, but no answer for China rebuilding it
Despite threats passed on to China by Israel and the Mossad not to help Iran rearm, foreign reports have credited Beijing with helping Iran quickly rebuild its ballistic missile apparatus.
Lebanon’s Bassil urges neutrality as Hezbollah-Israel clashes escalate
Gebran Bassil warns that Hezbollah’s actions and the Israel conflict could split Lebanon, urging neutrality and caution to protect the country from regional wars and internal strife.
Iran’s textbooks promote violent martyrdom, normalize militarization, IMPACT-se finds
IMPACT-se says Iran’s Khomeinist ideology is deeply embedded in schools, with textbooks reflecting the regime’s political values, narratives, and agendas.
Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations
The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.
KKL-JNF approves NIS 6 million aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover
The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused, Zelensky says time to resume
Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause. Zelensky said that it was time to resume peace talks and that Ukrainian negotiators would travel to the US on Saturday.
WATCH: Eretz Nehederet portrays Quentin Tarantino heading for shelter, other tales of resilience
Tarantino, the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, was portrayed in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.