"Yesterday, we eliminated the dictator Khamenei. Together with him, we eliminated dozens of senior officials of the oppressive regime," Netanyahu said.
An intact Iranian missile hit a residential building in Tel Aviv, killing one, and another Tel Aviv resident choked to death running to shelter.
The IDF said the opening wave included simultaneous strikes at several locations in Tehran, where seven members of Iran’s top security leadership were gathered.
The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.
The Council for Higher Education will continue to monitor developments and update institutions in accordance with guidance from the security authorities.
State Comptroller audit highlights structural gaps in shelters, schools, and hospitals as Israel faces renewed missile attacks.
According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.
Israel strikes Iran's Tharallah headquarters used to suppress, murder protesters • IDF targets Islamic regime bases, ballistic missile apparatus
From Daniel Chen’s Instagram Story after his home in central Israel sustained a direct hit during Iran’s missile barrage on central Israel.
'Iran is here, home front is central.'
He emphasized that the conflict is not a preemptive strike, but rather one driven by foreign powers, with no direct connection to the interests or security of the Iranian or Israeli people.
