An Iranian ballistic missile strike in Haifa damaged the city’s two oldest mosques, Al-Jarina and Zahir al-Umar. The attack resulted in injuries to Muslim clerics present in Al-Jarina Mosque. The Zahir al-Umar Mosque, a 300-year-old structure, was also impacted by the missile strike. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed the attack and its consequences.
A projectile struck a southern Israeli day-care center, causing significant damage to a play area. Security footage captured the impact, highlighting the danger posed to even the youngest residents. Israeli police are investigating the incident. The attack underscores the escalating conflict’s impact on civilian areas.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced President Trump will decide within two weeks whether to join Israel in bombing Iran. This announcement was met with widespread skepticism due to Trump’s history of using the “two weeks” timeframe for various promises that were never fulfilled. A reporter directly challenged Leavitt on this pattern of broken promises, prompting a defensive response that blamed President Biden. The overall reaction to Leavitt’s statement highlighted a lack of credibility surrounding the president’s claims.
An Iranian missile strike on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, damaged multiple labs and significantly disrupted years of research. This attack, which follows a pattern of Israeli targeting of Iranian nuclear scientists, represents an escalation in the conflict. The strike, viewed by some as a symbolic victory for Iran, highlights the increasing targeting of scientific institutions in the ongoing conflict. The damage inflicted on the institute, a renowned center for scientific advancement, is extensive and will require years to repair.
President Trump will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will take military action against Iran, a decision influenced by the possibility of upcoming negotiations. This announcement follows escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, including Iranian missile strikes on Israeli civilian targets, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. Israel has retaliated with intensified strikes on Iranian facilities, while Iran denies targeting civilians. International concern is rising, with some nations urging restraint and a return to diplomacy.
Following Iranian attacks on Israel and escalating tensions, Israeli Defense Minister Katz issued an unprecedented direct threat against Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, stating his continued existence is unacceptable. This follows similar strong rhetoric from U.S. President Trump, who has threatened military strikes if Iran doesn’t abandon its nuclear program. Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, while Iran claims its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. The situation remains highly volatile, with conflicting assessments on Iran’s proximity to developing a nuclear weapon.
Iran’s recent accusation that Israel orchestrated a hack of its state television broadcast, inserting calls for an uprising, is a deeply complex situation. The sheer audacity of such a claim, especially given the existing tensions between the two nations, immediately raises questions. It’s almost as if blaming Israel is a convenient deflection, a way to avoid internal scrutiny and address the underlying issues fueling potential unrest.
The content of the broadcast itself – reportedly featuring footage from the 2022 women’s protests – further complicates the narrative. While Iran portrays this as an act of foreign aggression, the inclusion of this material suggests a deep-seated discontent within the Iranian population that the government is struggling to address.… Continue reading
An Iranian missile launched Thursday morning contained a cluster munition, dispersing 2.5 kg explosive submunitions across an 8km radius after splitting apart 7km above Azor. The attack, part of a large-scale barrage causing damage and injuries in multiple cities including Tel Aviv, resulted in significant damage to buildings and injuries, with some unexploded submunitions posing a continued danger. Defense systems intercepted some missiles, but the attack overwhelmed emergency services, leading to 89 reported injuries, six critical. Footage from the Ramat Gan stock exchange shows extensive building damage and rescue efforts underway.
Amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the State Department initiated the evacuation of non-essential embassy staff and their families from Israel. A government plane transported some personnel, while others may have departed via land routes. While the ambassador initially announced evacuation plans for private U.S. citizens, the State Department later clarified that no such plans were currently in place, though they are exploring options and providing information to citizens wishing to leave independently. This action, coupled with increased military deployments and presidential warnings of potential U.S. involvement, significantly raises the risk of broader U.S. engagement in the conflict.
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