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Tragedy:

9 killed in missile strike in Beit Shemesh

About 15 people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, and 9 were killed, in a missile strike in Beit Shemesh that hit the roof of a shelter.

9 killed in missile strike in Beit Shemesh

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

The President stated that the operation was for the benefit not only of the USA, but the world.

President Trump: 'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges on the roof of the Kirya: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

Netanyahu pledges on the roof of the Kirya: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Operation Epic Fury:

Operation Epic Fury: US confirms three casualties, attacks continue unabated

The US CENTCOM has announced three casualties so far but insists that the damages reported by Iran are entirely false.

Operation Epic Fury: US confirms three casualties, attacks continue unabated

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

A short while ago, the Israel Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes targeting dozens of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian terror regime.

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

Israel and US launch strikes against the Iranian regime. The regime responds by attacking nations in the region, including Israel. Live Updates.

Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

Israelis injured in drone strike on apartment in Abu Dhabi

Iranian drone hits apartement housing Israelis in Abu Dhabi, two lightly wounded.

Israelis injured in drone strike on apartment in Abu Dhabi

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'We will bring a new era to both Israel and Iran'

President Isaac Herzog on Sunday visited the scene of an Iranian missile impact in Tel Aviv, delivering remarks to the people of Israel and the broader Middle East.

President Herzog: 'We will bring a new era to both Israel and Iran'

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

IDF Foreign Spokesman Nadav Shoshani on Sunday accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians following a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

IDF Spokesman: 'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

Report:

Report: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed

According to Iranian reports, the former president was killed alongside his bodyguard in a recent strike on the country.

Report: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed

Regional escalation

Iran attacks a European nation for the first time

Israel confirms that two missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus fell into the sea, marking the first Iranian attack directed at a European country.

Iran attacks a European nation for the first time

IDF

IDF: Roaring Lion prevented Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

The IDF revealed some of the threat assessments that led to the decision to launch Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF: Roaring Lion prevented Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

Watch:

Watch: Iranian warhead found near Temple Mount

Police located the warhead of an Iranian missile in an open area near the Old City of Jerusalem, just hundreds of meters from the holy sites.

Watch: Iranian warhead found near Temple Mount

UK forces conduct defensive operations in Middle East

British PM, Kier Starmer, says UK forces are protecting 'our people, our interests and our allies'

UK forces conduct defensive operations in Middle East

The special book the Shin Bet Chief brought to Iran meeting

The Prime Minister’s Office released footage from the security consultation in which Shin Bet chief David Zini is seen holding the book Manot HaLevi on the Book of Esther.

The special book the Shin Bet Chief brought to Iran meeting

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

IDF spokesperson confirms that dozens of commanders were killed in the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including Iranian Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

Ivanka Trump seen walking with her sons to synagogue to hear the Zachor reading

Ivanka Trump, the Jewish daughter of US President Donald Trump, was seen on Saturday walking with her two sons to a synagogue in Miami to hear the 'Zachor' reading.

Ivanka Trump seen walking with her sons to synagogue to hear the Zachor reading

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, visited Hatzerim Airbase last week to speak with the servicemen and women and assess the Air Force’s readiness ahead of Operation “Roaring Lion."

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

1st time in op

1st time in op: IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

The IDF announces that for the first time in Operation "Roaring Lion", the Air Force has launched a broad wave of attacks against Iranian terrorist regime targets in the heart of Tehran

1st time in op: IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

Operation Roaring Lion

Operation Roaring Lion: IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

More than 1,200 munitions were dropped by Israeli Air Force fighter jets over the past 24 hours. The IDF released footage of preparations and aircraft takeoffs for the strike in Iran.

Operation Roaring Lion: IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Chief Rabbi of Safed says Jews should make certain changes to their daily prayers today, observe the Fast of Ester more meticulously, in thanks for the success of Operation Roaring Lion

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Watch:

Watch: Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

Dozens of Israel Air Force fighter jets attack and complete another wave of strikes to destroy Iran's missile and defense systems.

Watch: Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

Watch

Watch: Statue of Khamenei toppled after Iranian dictator's elimination

Iranian citizens cheer the fall of the image of the dictator who ruled over them for 35 years.

Watch: Statue of Khamenei toppled after Iranian dictator's elimination

Trump

Trump: 'Iran had better not carry out its threat to strike harder today'

US President warns that Iran will be struck 'with a force that has never been seen before' if it carries out its threats.

Trump: 'Iran had better not carry out its threat to strike harder today'

Missiles launched from Iran

Missiles launched from Iran, nearly an hour of sirens across Israel

Missiles fired from Iran toward Israeli territory, triggering sirens nationwide. After about an hour, the Home Front Command announces that residents may leave protected spaces.

Missiles launched from Iran, nearly an hour of sirens across Israel

Watch

Watch: The announcement of Khamenei’s death on Iranian television

Watch as the hosts on Iran’s state-run media tearfully announce the death of Khamenei.

Watch: The announcement of Khamenei’s death on Iranian television

Iran officially announces: Khamenei eliminated

Official media outlets in Iran confirm Supreme Leader was eliminated in joint strikes by the US and Israel. 40 days of mourning declared.

Iran officially announces: Khamenei eliminated

Watch:

Watch: CENTCOM strikes targets in Iran

US Central Command publishes footage of its strikes on Iranian missile launchers as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Watch: CENTCOM strikes targets in Iran

Report:

Report: Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.

Report: Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

One dead, 20 injured, in barrage on Tel Aviv

Twenty injured, one dead, in missile barrage on Tel Aviv, including one critical and another serious. Two others moderately injured, concerns of people trapped.

One dead, 20 injured, in barrage on Tel Aviv

Report:

Report: Israel, US strikes timed for Khamenei’s meeting with inner circle

Sources tell Reuters that Iran’s Supreme Leader was meeting with top aides when Israel and the US launched the strikes that eliminated him.

Report: Israel, US strikes timed for Khamenei’s meeting with inner circle

Trump:

Trump: I know exactly who may replace Khamenei

President Trump tells CBS News he knows who could replace Iran’s Supreme Leader after his elimination, adding that a diplomatic solution with Iran is now “much easier" to achieve.

Trump: I know exactly who may replace Khamenei

Hegseth:

Hegseth: Iran ‘suffering the consequences’ after refusing a deal

US Secretary of War in statement following the launch of Operation Epic Fury: For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans. Unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.

Hegseth: Iran ‘suffering the consequences’ after refusing a deal

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC: 'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC: 'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Iranian Crown Prince:

Iranian Crown Prince: Regime successor to Khamenei ‘doomed to fail’

After President Trump confirms Khamenei’s elimination, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to abandon the regime and calls for decisive action in the streets.

Iranian Crown Prince: Regime successor to Khamenei ‘doomed to fail’

Watch:

Watch: IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

IAF completes another wave of strikes targeting the ballistic missile array and aerial defense systems in western and central Iran.

Watch: IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

Mamdani, Harris condemn strikes on Iran

NYC mayor and former vice president denounce joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran as 'reckless escalation' and 'a war of choice.'

Mamdani, Harris condemn strikes on Iran

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Any enemy who tries to interfere will pay a heavy price

Defense Minister Israel Katz stresses goal of Iran strike to remove 'immediate threat' to Israel's security, global and regional stability.

Defense Minister: Any enemy who tries to interfere will pay a heavy price

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issued a statement supporting the USA and Israel in their attacks against Iran.

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead

US President Donald Trump declares Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calling it justice for victims of the regime worldwide and promising military pressure will continue.

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead