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IDF: Responsibility for Returning Israelis to Israel Lies with Ministry of Transportation
The IDF spokesperson stated that the responsibility for returning Israelis to Israel lies with the Ministry of Transportation. The statement said: “The IDF is ready to provide assistance to the Ministry of Transportation according to any requests received.”
(Elisha Ben Kimon)
Herzog at the Missile Impact Site in Petah Tikva: “Missile Was Fired from Iran, Aimed to Kill Israelis”
President Isaac Herzog visited the site where an Iranian missile struck in Petah Tikva and said: “What Michal and I saw just now in the destroyed apartment is pure evil. A missile fired from Iran, aimed solely to kill Israelis.” He added: “The regime has given orders to eliminate us in various ways and is of course rushing toward nuclear weapons while operating terrorist proxies worldwide.”
Herzog concluded: “I’m confident we’ll get through this chapter and must look ahead. Iran must not possess any nuclear capability.”
(Roi Rubinstein)
Kremlin Spokesperson: Ready to Receive Iran’s Uranium
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is prepared to act as a mediator to end the war between Israel and Iran. He added that a previous Russian offer to store Iranian uranium on Russian soil “still stands.” However, he noted, “The renewed hostilities have complicated the situation.”
(Reuters)
Michael Nahum, 61, Killed in Missile Strike in Bat Yam
Michael Nahum, 61, from Bat Yam, was one of the victims of last night’s missile strike in the city. The attack also killed Efrat Saranga (44) and Bella Ashkenazi (90). Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry announced that five of the eight people killed—including three minors—were Ukrainian citizens.
(Meir Turgeman)
Knesset Rejects No-Confidence Motion by Hadash-Ta’al and Ra’am
A no-confidence motion submitted by the Hadash-Ta’al and Ra’am parties was rejected in the Knesset. The motion criticized a “government that promotes a policy of eternal war and annexation without a diplomatic horizon.” Three MKs supported the motion, while 13 opposed. Yisrael Beiteinu, the National Unity Party, and Yesh Atid all voted against.
(Shilo Fried)
Report in Iran: IDF Attacked Fire Station in Iran—for the Second Time
The Iranian news agency Fars reported that the Israeli Air Force struck a fire station in the Musian area, Ilam province in western Iran near the Iraq border. The report stated this was a repeat attack and that damage had already been inflicted on parts of the building and emergency vehicles.
(Lior Ben Ari)
Due to the Security Situation, the Maccabiah Games Are Postponed to Summer 2026
The heads of Maccabi World Union, Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar, and his team announced that due to the operation in Iran, the Maccabiah Games will be postponed by one year. Originally planned for July 8, 2025, the games will now be held in the summer of 2026.
(ynet Sports)
IDF on Alarm in Alonei HaBashan, Golan: Drone from Iran Intercepted
The IDF spokesperson said that following the alarm in Alonei HaBashan in the Golan, the Air Force intercepted a UAV that had crossed from Iran into Israeli airspace.
(Elisha Ben Kimon)
Minister Arbel in Tamra: “Israel Is Committed to the Safety of Tamra’s Residents Like Any Other City”
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel visited the grieving Hatib family in Tamra, who lost four women in the family. He said: “The State of Israel stands under attack by Iran’s axis of evil, targeting all its citizens—Jews and Arabs alike—without distinction.” He added: “Israel is committed to the safety and security of Tamra’s residents just like those in Bat Yam and Petah Tikva. Whoever attacks synagogues and mosques in the name of God proves they have neither morals nor God.”
(Hassan Shaalan)
Home Front Command on Alarm in Alonei HaBashan: “Incident Is Over”
The Home Front Command updated that the incident in the Golan’s Alonei HaBashan, where a drone alert was triggered, has ended.
(ynet)
Defense Ministry Director-General: “We Will Launch Evacuation Flights for IDF and Defense Personnel”
Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram confirmed that the ministry received all necessary approvals to launch evacuation flights for IDF soldiers, defense ministry workers, and defense industry employees. He said the flights will follow clear operational priorities:
IDF-critical personnel
Essential security staff
Key defense industry workers needed to maintain production and logistics.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transportation is also working to return tens of thousands of Israelis abroad for tourism.
(Gal Ganot)
Alert of Hostile Drone Penetration in Alonei HaBashan
An alert was sounded in Alonei HaBashan due to suspected infiltration by a hostile UAV.
(ynet)
Minister Katz: “No Intention to Harm Tehran’s Civilians Like the Murderous Dictator Does”
Defense Minister Israel Katz clarified his statement that “Tehran’s residents will pay the price” by saying: “Let me be clear—there is no intention to physically harm Tehran’s residents as the murderous dictator harms Israeli civilians.” He added: “Tehran’s residents will pay the price of the dictatorship and will need to evacuate areas where regime and military targets may be hit.”
(Elisha Ben Kimon)
UK Maritime Trade Agency: Rise in ‘Electronic Disruptions’ to Ships Near Iran
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported multiple recent incidents of “increased electronic disruptions” affecting ships in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. These disruptions significantly impair ships’ ability to report locations via automated systems, posing major safety risks in the sensitive maritime zone.
(Reuters)
Day 619 of the War:
Eight people were killed in an early-morning missile barrage from Iran, around 100 injured
– Four people were killed at an impact site in Petah Tikva, another fatality reported in Bnei Brak
– At least 92 people were evacuated from impact zones, including a woman in serious condition
– MDA Director-General: The deaths of three missing individuals at the Haifa strike site have been confirmed
– Two more bodies were recovered last night from the Bat Yam impact zone, raising the death toll there to eight
– IDF: We destroyed one-third of Iran’s missile launchers
– Reports from Iran: Strikes reported in Tehran and the south of the country
IDF Spokesperson: Air Force Has Destroyed One-Third of Iran’s Missile Launchers
The IDF spokesperson said that in recent days, the army has struck over 120 launchers and 20 surface-to-surface missiles.
Yesterday, the military stated that Iran possesses thousands of such missiles, and that—alongside the nuclear program—this was the main reason for launching the war.
A Night of Interceptions Costing Up to 1 Billion Shekels — “But We Must Compare It to the Potential Damage”
“We and the Iranians are playing chess,” said Boaz Levy, CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), in an interview.
He discussed Iran’s efforts to deceive Israeli air defense systems, the limitations affecting Iranian strike planning, and Israel’s participation in the Paris Air Show despite airspace closures.
Iran Threatens to Leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); President Pezeshkian: We Didn’t Start This War
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the Iranian parliament is advancing legislation on the issue but emphasized that Tehran opposes weapons of mass destruction.
Iran’s president said: “We have no intention of developing nuclear weapons.”
IAEA chief: “No damage was caused to the Fordow nuclear facility.”
Three People Killed in Iranian Missile Strike in Haifa
Rescue teams initially struggled to reach the victims due to a fire caused by the missile strike.
The Mayor of Haifa said: “There are industrial plants in this city that are of great strategic interest to the enemy. The government must relocate them away from residential areas.”
Analysis: Israel and Iran Are Competing on Endurance and Damage; Israel’s Home Front Is Taking Unprecedented Hits
Israel is focused on hitting as many effective targets in Iran as possible, having mostly succeeded in killing senior officials and gaining air superiority.
Meanwhile, Iran has not hesitated to aim its fire at military and infrastructure targets in densely populated civilian areas.
Netanyahu’s attempt to draw the U.S. into the campaign has so far been met with vague messaging from Trump.
Iran Boasts of Firing a New Missile Toward Israel: These Are the Missiles Threatening Us
Iran has spent years developing advanced and precision-guided missiles, and since Friday, it has launched around 300 ballistic missiles toward Israel.
Two days ago, an intelligence source said Israel estimated that within two years, Iran would possess 8,000 such missiles—one of the main reasons behind the decision to go to war.
Israelhayom
Iranian barrage claims 8 lives in direct hits
The pre-dawn assault left buildings collapsed in major population centers including Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Haifa, and Petah Tikva, with rescue operations continuing throughout the morning as authorities searched for additional victims trapped in the rubble.
Iran parliament drafting NPT withdrawal bill
Iran's foreign ministry confirms parliamentary preparations, while claiming Tehran's stance against development of weapons of mass destruction.
IDF to issue Tehran evacuation notices
"Following these notices, the Israeli Air Force will demolish buildings using methods similar to Israel's Beirut operations," Israel announced.
IDF cuts Iran's missile threat in half
The coordinated operation involved roughly 50 fighter aircraft and supporting platforms that identified and engaged missile storage facilities, surface-to-surface launchers positioned for imminent firing, and command installations where launch teams prepared to target Israeli territory.
Missile damages US Embassy; will America strike back?
Iranian missile attacks on Tel Aviv reached the US Embassy compound, causing property damage in Sunday night's strike that wounded twelve Israelis across the city.
Report: Trump vetoed elimination of Khamenei
US administration officials told Reuters that the president would not permit Israel to eliminate Iran's supreme leader. Netanyahu responded to the report, saying, "There are many false reports of conversations that never took place."
Does Iran have enough missiles for a prolonged campaign?
Intelligence sources reveal extensive damage to Iranian capabilities and chain-of-command disruption.
Exclusive: Putin's warning to Iran after Trump call
Putin, being told by Trump he won't impose restrain on Israel, warned Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stating that his regime is in danger.
How Mossad managed to attack Iran from within
A Wall Street Journal investigation exposes details of Israel's multi-year effort to smuggle hundreds of explosive-equipped drones into Iranian territory.
makorrishon
The Chief of Staff promises: "Anyone who harms us will pay and will pay a heavy price"
Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir issued a statement aimed at the citizens of Israel, saying, "I assure you that anyone who harms you will pay and will pay a heavy price in every place and in every arena."
Netanyahu: "Trump helped achieve the surprise effect against Iran"
In an interview with Fox, the Prime Minister denied the report that Trump is preventing the elimination of Khamenei, and said that "an incredible future awaits us in the region, if we defeat Iran."
IDF on Iranian response: Our situation is better than expected
The third day of the operation opened with 10 deaths and continues with 80 targets in Tehran attacked so far. Jerusalem makes it clear that not only Iranian military infrastructure is at stake: "From now on, everything is on the table"
Unimaginable achievements and what is still missing: a current snapshot from Iran
The damage to the nuclear facilities and those that were not damaged, the elimination of senior officials, the unimaginable control of Iranian airspace, and also: the cracks in the regime's internal resilience. Intelligence source to Makor Rishon: The attack on the nuclear scientists delayed the bombing by several years
Results of the attacks in Iran on Saturday: A snapshot
Operation Kalavy began with the assassination of nuclear scientists and senior commanders, and continued with an unprecedented attack on the Iranian air defense capability and air force - including in the skies over Tehran.
"In effect, the regime has been replaced - we just need to find the Iranian Golani"
The first blow to Iran mainly included the elimination of the military leadership, and now Israel must leverage this blow, in addition to continuing to destroy the nuclear project and eliminate the ballistic capability | Benny Sabati, a senior Iran researcher, states: "The sky is the limit"
Netanyahu: "Every goal of the Ayatollahs' regime has been hit."
Attacks in Iran continue unabated, missile bases in western countries destroyed. Over the weekend, Iranians fired hundreds of missiles at Israel, killing 3 people
Not content with nuclear weapons: The ayatollahs' regime can be overthrown
The incredible achievements of Operation "Am Kalavi" in Iran are only beginning to become clear, but with success comes the appetite: The war in the Islamic Republic will not end with the destruction of the nuclear program. As long as the ayatollahs lead Tehran, the threat to Israel exists.
Trump's backing and Hezbollah's surprising announcement: The world is reacting to the attack on Iran
As expected, the Israeli attack on Iran as part of Operation "Am Kalavi" grabbed headlines around the world and was met with a wave of reactions from leaders. The European powers that supported Israel and those that did not, and the intriguing statements from Jordan and Lebanon
Make no mistake: Israel must stop the Iranian nuclear program
If Iran goes nuclear, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt will follow suit. A multipolar nuclear system will be created in the Middle East, which will cast a heavy shadow on the ability to live a sane life in this country.
C14
The attack on the US embassy is intentional: Iran declares war on Trump
Directly attacking the US embassy in Israel is neither a mistake nor a mishap • This is a clear and calculated message from Iran to the leaders of the Western world - led by Donald Trump • Trump should take the reins and act in accordance with the leadership he has shown in the past
Michael Nahum, 61, is one of those killed in the missile strike in Bat Yam.
The name of another person murdered following the direct hit on a residential building in Bat Yam on Saturday night has been released: Michael Nahum, 61, a resident of the city • Nine people were murdered following the hit by an Iranian ballistic missile
Ben Gvir from the scene of the fall: "We must continue the campaign, Israel will win"
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the crash site in Petah Tikva and said that despite the pain for the murdered, it is important to continue the campaign and destroy the Iranian nuclear program: "The message is simply that Israel will win, God willing." He also said that the Shin Bet should arrest those who broadcast from the crash sites to Al-Jazeera.
A resident of the center whose home was directly hit: "The MMAD saved our lives"
Dr. Eli Weiner, a 74-year-old resident of the center, whose house was hit by a direct hit from an Iranian barrage, gave a chilling testimony to our reporter Ati Shalev: "The impact was huge. We felt like we were on a roller coaster, the building was shaking." • "The MMAD saved our lives," emphasized Weiner.
Themarker
The economy's critical dependence on Bazan: It supplies about half of the fuel for transportation
Trading in Bazan shares did not open this morning ■ Yesterday, the company reported that as a result of a missile attack, pipelines and transmission lines between facilities were damaged in a localized manner ■ According to the company, in 2024 it supplied 59% of the diesel fuel for transportation in the economy and 49% of the gasoline consumed in Israel
A state of war and uncertainty is the stuff coups are made of.
The war that Netanyahu started is being exploited twice: once to scare the public and instill in them uncertainty and dependence on the government, and a second time so that they can be used to harm them and their rights - for the purpose of enacting laws that are ostensibly intended to win the war, but are actually intended to harm citizens and deny their rights in favor of consolidating the government.
Wall Street futures up 0.5%; oil down 1.5%
European stock markets rise ■ The dollar weakened against major world currencies ■ Asian stock markets also rose this morning, after good retail sales data in China