Operation Rising Lion

WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war

The agent, known as "Arash," spoke to Channel 12's Uvda about the role he played as "Mossad's eyes" during an operation within Iran to destroy a ballistic missile launcher aimed towards Israel.

Iranian Mossad agent "Arash" speaks to Channel 12's Uvda about an operation during the Israel-Iran war in June 2025, broadcast on January 29, 2026.
 An illustrative image of an Israeli hacker

Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment

Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ


Finance Minister Smotrich rejects compensating Israelis stranded outside Israel during Iran war

Finance Committee opposed the decision and called on Netanyahu to readdress the issue.

  Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, also attended by Argentine President Javier Milei (not pictured), in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Half of Israelis struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after operation Rising Lion

A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.

 MENTAL ILLNESS requires constant self-care and positive choices.

'You can't wage a war like this': Likud MK blasts demands for return of hostages

“We are at war; we went to war against Iran; we took into account that there would be hundreds of casualties on the home front, as well as pilots who might be taken captive,” Kallner said. 

MK Ariel Kallner speaks during a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on May 5, 2025.

Expanding military operations in Gaza, but at what cost? - editorial

The security cabinet's decision to approve Netanyahu's plan to expand military operations in Gaza presents a turning point in Israel's approach to the war, and a possibly steep cost alongside it.

Israelis attend a protest calling for the end of the war in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages, in Jerusalem, August 7, 2025

Iran sends nuclear scientists into hiding after 12 day war - report

The scientists are reportedly no longer being permitted to teach or live in their family homes, and are being moved to the capital or northern coastal cities.

Pictures of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes are displayed in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, July 11, 2025

Iranian executed for Mossad espionage was a nuclear scientist, state media claims

Iranian media claimed Mossad had promised the scientist a foreign passport should he complete a long-term collaboration, after meeting five times in Vienna.

Iranians demonstrate in Stockholm, Sweden July 14, 2022

Iran executes man accused of passing information on nuclear scientist to Israel - report

Executions of Iranians convicted of spying for Israel have significantly increased this year, with at least eight death sentences carried out in recent months.

 Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

In the wake of war, Iranian activists and reformists seek political transformation - comment

The solution lies in creating a new coalition that combines experienced reformist insiders with independent, battle-tested figures committed to real change.

People demonstrate during a protest against the Islamic regime of Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, in central London, Britain, October 8, 2022.

No cash to spare: Reconstructing Iran after Israel war could cost $500 b., Mideast expert says

Even before the conflict, Tehran estimated it needed more than $500 billion in foreign investment just to modernize outdated roads, grids, and ports, but now, resources would go to rebuilding.

People ride on a motorcycle as a view shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Evin Prison that took place on June 23, after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 29, 2025.

US speaker Mike Johnson in Ariel visit: West Bank must remain 'integral part of Israel'

Johnson was originally planning to visit Israel on June 22, but announced on June 16 that he would be postponing his visit due to the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.