A senior Israeli intelligence official told Fox News that Iran still has about 2,000 ballistic missiles, according to Israeli intelligence assessments. “We have more surprises on the way, not just what has already been done,” the official said. “We cannot end this operation knowing we’ll be in the same situation two years from now. Everything is progressing according to plan, and in fact, even better than expected.” The official added that Israel’s military operation against Iran is “a historic achievement” and estimated that the operation’s military goals could be achieved within days. “I believe we can finish this in a matter of days,” he said. “It’s a good thing the United States is standing with us.” (YWN’s Jerusalem desk is keeping you updated after tzeis ha’Shabbos in Israel)

At the same time as Iran targeted northern Israel with another barrage of ballistic missiles on Motzei Shabbos, there were reports of an Israeli airstrike on a Houthi target in Yemen. According to Israeli media outlets, the target of the strike was Houthi Army chief of staff Mohammed Al-Ghamari. At this point, the result of the assassination attempt is unknown. A Yemeni security source told Ynet that Al-Ghamari is also the head of the missile program. The attack targeted his headquarters, which he used to hold meetings and maintain contact with Iran. According to one assessment, a meeting of several senior officials was taking place at the headquarters when the attack took place. Al-Ghamari underwent training in Iran and was responsible for coordination between Iran and the Houthis.

Sirens blared in northern Israel at about 11:15 p.m. on Motzei Shabbos after another Iranian missile barrage was fired toward Israel. Residents of Haifa and the Krayot area reported hearing the sounds of loud explosions. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Motzei Shabbos, the Home Front Command ordered residents throughout the country to stay near protected spaces. “The IDF has identified that a short time ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel,” the statement said. “The defense systems are working to intercept the threat. Enter the protected spaces upon receiving an alert and stay there until further notice. Exiting the protected space will only be possible after receiving explicit instructions.

Two of the three victims killed by the Iranian missile attacks on Shabbos were identified as Yisrael Aloni, H’yd, and Etti Cohen Engel, H’yd, A siren had sounded before the attack, but a glitch in the IDF’s alert system resulted in no prior warnings from the Home Front Command before the barrages in Ramat Gan and Rishon L’Tzion. All three victims were not in protected spaces when they were fatally injured. The IDF said that the deaths could have been avoided since there were protected spaces near those killed. “If they had entered the shelter, nothing would have happened,” officials said.

Three people were killed by missiles fired by Iran at Israel on Friday night and early Shabbos morning. A man and a woman in central Israel were pronounced dead early Shabbos morning after a missile struck a residential neighborhood in central Israel. Twenty-seven people were injured and evacuated to nearby hospitals. Extensive damage was caused to buildings and vehicles in the area. The mayor of the city where the strike occurred told Kan Reshet Bet: “These are the most difficult images I have ever seen. You have to see what is happening here to understand why you need to stay in protected spaces.” On Friday night, a 60-year-old woman was killed and 62 people were injured by missiles fired from Iran that fell in several locations in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Very serious damage in Tel Aviv as emergency personnel search for possible people under rubble after a direct hit from an Iranian ballistic missile.

TEHILLIM: Fox News reporter Trey Yingst says there is a massive amount of damage in the suburbs of Tel Aviv on a few blocks. They are still digging through the rubble, looking for survivors.

Fires continue to burn in the Iranian capital of Tehran, following several strikes possibly targeting something at or near Mehrabad International Airport.

HY’D: In the first wave of Iranian missiles fired at Central Israel, one woman, around 70 years old, was found under rubble in critical condition and was given CPR during evacuation. She has sadly passed away from her injuries. [VIDEO VIA NON-JEW]

LISTEN TO THIS TIMELY MESSAGE: Hagaon HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructs everyone to recite Tehillim after all Tefillos – even on Shabbos. The Rosh Yeshiva is currently in Chicago.

HORROR: The skies over Central Israel a few minutes ago. Several impacts reported in the Tel Aviv area. No word on injuries. Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country and to remain near them.

As Klal Yisroel continues to face grave danger amid the ongoing war with Iran, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Slabodka in Bnei Brak, has issued a directive urging increased tefillah and supplication.
Speaking from Chicago, where he is currently visiting and will spend Shabbos, Rav Moshe Hillel called for the recitation of Tehillim following every tefillah, even on Shabbos.
“It’s very important to say Tehillim after every tefillah, on Shabbos as well,” Rav Moshe Hillel stated.

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