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Israel expects delivery of additional U.S. aerial refueling aircraft. The request follows intensified Iranian missile and drone attacks. Officials cited operational needs for extended-range missions.
An 82-year-old Israeli man has died from injuries received when an Iranian ballistic missile struck his apartment building in Haifa in April.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a direct warning to Iranian leaders that any attack on Israel would receive a strong reply. He emphasized that Israel would not remain silent in the f…
Israeli leadership reportedly advanced contingency planning for renewed conflict with Iran following the U.S. declaration that the prior ceasefire had ended.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted an Entebbe ceremony attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief Eyal Zamir. Speakers drew parallels between the 1976 operation and current action…
An INSS survey found only 15 percent of Israelis believe Israel emerged victorious from the war with Iran. A larger share viewed the outcome as inconclusive or negative.
Israel positioned Iron Dome batteries in the UAE during recent exchanges with Iran. The systems reportedly intercepted dozens of incoming missiles.
MK Amit Halevi told the JNS International Policy Summit that Israeli soldiers are fighting on behalf of Washington, London, and Paris. He framed the campaign against Iran-backed groups as serving wid…
Israeli strikes postponed Iran's nuclear timeline by three to five years. Missile production and air defenses suffered major losses. Substantial uranium stocks and related facilities remain intact.
The article argues Israel's repeated limited strikes against Iranian-linked targets contributed to the conditions leading to recent US-Iran developments.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the campaign against Iran is not over and operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue.
The IDF confirmed a missile fragment from the recent Iran escalation struck Ramat David Airbase, producing minor damage without injuries. An investigation is underway.
A majority of Israelis oppose concluding the war with Iran under present terms and express declining confidence in Donald Trump, according to polling reported by the Jerusalem Post.
The IDF chief of staff described the recent strike on Iran as preparation for a deeper subsequent blow. Operations against Hezbollah are expected to continue alongside any Iran-related actions.
Yair Lapid expressed support for prior action against Iran but criticized the government's handling of the latest round of fighting.
Israeli airstrikes further degraded Iranian air defenses while the separate conflict with Hezbollah persisted, ahead of any ceasefire.
Israelis are resuming familiar wartime routines including school closures and protected medical facilities after recent Iranian fire. The situation reflects ongoing regional volatility.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that strikes on Iranian targets have succeeded in stopping further attacks from Iran. The statement signals a temporary de-escalation following rec…
Direct exchanges between Israel and Iran appear to have paused. Attention now turns to potential negotiations involving the United States and Tehran.
Israel and Iran conducted mutual strikes in their first direct exchanges since the recent U.S. ceasefire with Tehran. The attacks threaten to reignite full-scale regional fighting.
Houthis in Yemen have resumed attacks on Israel after months of quiet. Israel now confronts simultaneous threats from Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon and other fronts.
A former Israeli home front command official stated that Israel must continue operations against Hezbollah despite the risk of Iranian retaliation.
Donald Trump stated that Israel and Iran must stop shooting immediately after multiple waves of Iranian strikes and Israeli responses.
Iran stopped further military operations against Israel after Donald Trump called on both countries to cease fire immediately.
Iran halted its military operation against Israel after Donald Trump urged both sides to stop shooting, according to Indian news coverage.
Iran stated it has finished striking Israel after Donald Trump said both countries must immediately stop shooting.
The Israeli military released footage of a strike on an Iranian air defense launcher. Secondary explosions indicated missiles were present inside the system. The release provides visual evidence of t…
Israel conducted strikes in Beirut after attributing rocket fire to Hezbollah, undermining a two-month-old ceasefire. The episode has increased friction between Israel and the United States. Further …
India has urged immediate de-escalation following renewed exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran. Officials described the situation as a matter of utmost concern. The statement reflects India's in…
An Israeli official warned that any attack originating from Lebanon would prompt a strike on the Dahieh district. The statement extends to potential responses against Iran. The comments signal contin…
Israeli newspapers portrayed Donald Trump as desperate for a deal with Iran amid coverage of recent strikes. The commentary coincided with analysis of the first 100 days of conflict. French coverage …
Ben Gurion Airport continues operating while Israel reduces flight traffic and expands emergency preparations in response to Iranian missile attacks.
President Trump publicly urged Israel and Iran to cease fire in his first comments after the latest round of missile and airstrikes.
Donald Trump called on Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two sides resumed missile and airstrikes following an earlier ceasefire.
Iran and Israel exchanged strikes for the first time since an April 8 truce. The action undermines the ceasefire and coincides with stalled U.S.-mediated talks.
Israel views a response to the Iranian missile barrage as necessary to restore deterrence. Washington seeks to keep channels open with Tehran and avert full-scale war. The gap between the two positio…
Israel conducted retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in central and western Iran after missile attacks from Tehran.
Israel reported strikes on Iranian targets after Iran launched missiles at Israel. The action occurred despite President Trump’s public request for de-escalation.
The Israel Defense Forces reported targeted strikes against military facilities in Iran. The operation focused on sites in the western and central parts of the country.
Israel carried out strikes on Iranian targets in response to earlier missile attacks. The action occurred shortly after a reported call from President Trump urging restraint. The episode marks anothe…
Oil prices climbed more than two dollars a barrel after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Markets reacted to renewed risks to regional supply routes. Hopes for stable crude flows were set back.
Iran fired missiles at Israel in the first such attack since the April ceasefire. The move raises the prospect of further Israeli retaliation. Regional stability has deteriorated again.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated through missile launches and strikes tied to the conflict in Lebanon. Fragile ceasefire arrangements have come under renewed strain. The situation rema…
Israeli forces reportedly constructed a secret military network near the Azerbaijan-Iran border. The installation was intended to provide monitoring during the recent conflict. The development unders…
Israeli commandos and intelligence reportedly operated from Azerbaijan during an action against Iranian targets.
The IDF Chief of Staff declared that no ceasefire exists with Iran. Israel intends to preserve full operational freedom for potential future action. The comments were made during a visit to the Haifa…
