In the early hours of Tuesday, the Israeli military detected the firing of two missiles originating from Iranian territory, aimed at Israel. The country’s air defense systems were swiftly activated to intercept the threat.

The Israeli military recently executed a covert mission aimed at disrupting Iran’s nuclear ambitions, hitting a location thought to play a key role in sustaining the country’s nuclear weapons development.
According to a report aired Monday by Channel 12’s Amit Segal, one of the primary objectives of this mission was to eliminate a duplicate version of Iran’s nuclear archive. This archive reportedly held a comprehensive collection of documents detailing the Islamic Republic’s expertise and strides in the realm of nuclear arms.

Operations at all BAZAN installations in Haifa Bay were completely halted Monday night after a missile struck the complex earlier that day, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
According to a statement from BAZAN Group, the missile hit a section of the power plant that generates steam and electricity for multiple facilities across the company. The impact caused serious disruptions, prompting a full shutdown of the refinery and its affiliated businesses until further notice.
The company noted that it is working closely with the Israel Electric Corporation to reestablish a stable energy supply at the site as soon as possible. Simultaneously, BAZAN is conducting a detailed evaluation of the destruction and planning how to proceed with necessary repairs.

A new survey released Monday night by Channel 14 indicates that the Israeli public is strongly backing the military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The poll also reflects a surge in approval for how Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has been steering the war effort.
When respondents were asked, “What grade does Prime Minister Netanyahu deserve for his management of the war in Iran so far?” 61% rated his performance as “Excellent,” 19% selected “Good,” 8% responded with “Not good,” and 12% said “Poor.”

The Israeli Defense Forces released a statement Monday evening confirming the death of Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz, 28, a resident of Reut and Deputy Company Commander in the 7086th Combat Engineering Battalion of the Golani Brigade. He was killed while engaged in battle in the southern region of the Gaza Strip.
Captain Movshovitz lost his life after an explosive device was set off in the Khan Yunis area.
According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred when a terrorist cell staged an ambush. After an improvised explosive device struck the Hummer vehicle carrying Movshovitz and other troops, the attackers began firing on the soldiers.
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After the Israeli military instructed civilians in northern Tehran to leave areas close to military installations, Iran responded with its own threat—this time targeting civilians in Israel. In a message written in Hebrew, Iranian authorities warned residents to leave Bnei Brak, claiming that additional missile attacks were imminent.
The announcement, which included a map of Bnei Brak, read: “Urgent warning to all those in the Bnei Brak area within Tel Aviv, as marked on the attached map. Please vacate the marked area.”

At the G-7 Summit held in Canada on Monday, President Donald Trump briefly touched upon the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran and urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table.
Responding to questions about reports that Iran was seeking to cool tensions, Trump acknowledged the overture, saying the Iranians would “like to talk.” But he was critical of their timing, adding, “They should have done that before. They had 60 days, and on the 61st day, I said, ‘We don’t have a deal.’”
He emphasized the urgency of diplomacy, stating, “They have to make a deal. It’s painful for both parties, but I’d say that Iran is not winning this war. They should talk, and they should talk immediately before it’s too late.”

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu stated on Monday that taking out Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would put an end to the hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic — a stance he said he maintains even though President Trump had previously advised him against such a move.
“It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu said in an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, describing Khamenei as “like a modern Hitler.”
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When pressed on whether Israel was planning to eliminate Khamenei, Netanyahu responded by saying the country was taking the necessary steps to defend itself, adding that both he and Trump were targets of an Iranian assassination attempt.

While Iranian state television aired a live broadcast on Monday, a sudden explosion shook the studio, sending the anchor scrambling for safety as debris and smoke filled the room. The live feed cut out abruptly after the blast.
The explosion was the result of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the headquarters of IRIB, Iran’s official state broadcasting service, marking a significant expansion in Israel’s military offensive within Iran.
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Up until this point, Israeli military officials had stated that their operations were limited to strategic sites tied to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and missile capabilities.

Israel has successfully taken out one-third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers since Thursday, a move that IDF officials say has significantly diminished the threat posed by Tehran—not only to Israel, but globally, according to a report in The New York Post.
Since launching Operation Rising Lion, Israeli forces have neutralized approximately 120 missile launchers, leaving Iran with just two-thirds of its original inventory, IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said Monday. This blow to Iran’s missile capabilities marks a major shift in the region’s balance of power.