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Israel, US spent months planning for Iran strike, IDF chief says

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel and the US intend to “destroy capabilities” of the Iranian regime.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

Netanyahu: Israel, US operation seeks to topple Iran’s Ayatollah regime

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pictured in Jerusalem on February 26, 2026; illustrative.

‘If Khamenei was killed, it would be a game changer,’ former Mossad official says

An effigy resembling Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hanged during a rally in support of Iranian protesters during a global day of action in Los Angeles, California, February 14, 2026.

Israel, US preparing for 'at least a week' of joint strikes on Iran, officials say

A person holds an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranian demonstrators protest against the US-Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026

IDF Home Front Command issues guidelines, including school, workplace closures, amid Iran strikes

As part of the new guidelines, HFC ordered the closure of all educational activities, social gatherings, and travel to workplaces, with the exception of essential workers and household needs.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByJAMES GENN

IDF Home Front Command issues guidelines restricting gatherings, prohibiting workplace, educational activity amid Iran strikes, February 28, 2026.

Historic collections relocated as Israel Museum closes during war with Iran

The announcement came as Israel and the US have launched coordinated military operations against Iran, with officials urging residents to stay near protected spaces.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByASHER SMITH

Israel plunges Iran into darkness with largest cyberattack in history during attack against Iran

Critical infrastructure, official news sites, and security communications systems reportedly stopped functioning, leaving the leadership in a communications blackout at home and abroad.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByDR. ITAY GAL

Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

Missile impacts reported in central Israel as Iran launches heavy retaliation

Over 200 missiles were launched toward Israel as the joint Israel-US campaign continued to strike targets across the Islamic regime.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Fire and Rescue Services at the scene of a direct hit in central Israel, February 28, 2026.

Defense officials assess high chance of Iranian missile response within hours

Sources told Walla that one of the objectives of the strikes was to remove threats to Israel’s home front, with an emphasis on missile launchers and bases used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT

Hospitals across Israel begin transferring patients to protected underground units

The opening of the campaign against Iran this morning has put Israel’s health system on a wartime footing. The Health Ministry instructed hospitals to transfer inpatients to protected areas.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByDR. ITAY GAL

Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei cut off from contact, no certainty on fate, Israeli sources say

Preliminary assessment: Supreme leader likely hurt in Israeli strike • Netanyahu says objective to end Ayatollah's regime • Trump confirms US operation in Iran, tells IRGC to lay down arms

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER, JAMES GENN, SHIR PERETS, TOBIAS HOLCMAN