For years, Israel has targeted Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran’s nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it. Now, with Iran and Israel in an open-ended direct conflict, scientists in Israel have found themselves in the crosshairs after an Iranian missile struck a premier research institute known for its work in life sciences and physics, among other fields. While no one was killed in the strike on the Weizmann Institute of Science early Sunday, it caused heavy damage to multiple labs on campus, snuffing out years of scientific research and sending a chilling message to Israeli scientists that they and their expertise are now targets in the escalating conflict with Iran.

Israel’s dramatic initial strike against Iran was a significant achievement in terms of military coordination and intelligence execution, but it will not be enough to entirely eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities without American involvement, said Sima Shine, a former senior Mossad official.
Shine expressed genuine admiration for the precision and synchronization displayed by both the Mossad and the IDF in launching Operation Rising Lion. She described the attack as a masterclass in planning and execution. Nevertheless, she emphasized that dismantling the entirety of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure would require active U.S. participation.

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The Rishon LeZion and Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel, Harav David Yosef, made a rare visit yesterday to donate blood at a Magen David Adom center, where he called on the public to take an active role in blood donations in light of the growing shortage in the national blood supply. In his remarks, the Chief Rabbi praised the work of MDA and all volunteer organizations and rescue forces engaged in saving lives. He concluded with a heartfelt call to the public to join the national effort and volunteer:

WATCH: Cargo planes filled with military equipment arriving in Israel today.

Kupat Ha’ir has established an emergency fund to assist families in Bnei Brak whose homes were damaged in the Iranian missile attack. The missile struck a nearby school at 4am, damaging dozens of homes — some unlivable. Rabbonim called for immediate aid, as federal support may take months. Families lost everything — no fridge, no furniture — and children are dealing with trauma. Am Yisroel must unite with achdus, teshuva, tefilloh and tzedakah to cancel the evil decrees.  to donate >>>

In his most forceful statement to date, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz on Thursday openly called for the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that the man behind Tehran’s military machine “cannot continue to exist” in the wake of Iran’s brazen missile strike on Israel on Thursday morning that left the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva and homes near Tel Aviv in ruins. Standing amid the wreckage of residential buildings in Holon, Katz unleashed a fiery warning: “Khamenei is the one personally giving the orders to fire on hospitals and civilians. This is not collateral damage — this is doctrine.

Several cargo planes carrying armaments and military equipment for the IDF landed in Israel today, the Defense Ministry says. The ministry says the delivery is “part of efforts to strengthen operational continuity and support all the IDF’s needs, both for achieving the goals of the war and for improving readiness and stockpiles.” Since the start of Israel’s operation against Iran, 14 cargo planes with equipment for the IDF have landed in Israel, the ministry says, joining 800 others that have arrived since the beginning of the war. The vast majority of the planes have come from the US.