The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a senior Hezbollah commander was killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday night. The attack targeted Yassin Izz al-Din, head of Hezbollah’s rocket artillery unit in the Litani River sector, in the town of Barish.

The IDF said he was responsible for numerous rocket attacks on northern Israel and was actively working to rebuild Hezbollah’s artillery operations.

Israeli Health Minister Uriel Buso has declared that Iran crossed a "red line" by launching a missile that damaged the roof of Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva, southern Israel.

Buso told Army Radio that targeting a major civilian hospital constitutes a war crime by Iran’s regime. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported additional Israeli airstrikes on aid distribution centers in Gaza, resulting in over a hundred casualties.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has labeled Iran’s missile strike on Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva as “deliberate” and a “crime.” Writing on X, she stressed that the facility is not a military target but the main medical center for the entire Negev region.

Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported that Israeli forces also struck aid distribution centers in Gaza, resulting in over a hundred casualties, further intensifying global criticism.

According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, 24 people have been killed and more than 800 injured in Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel. Over 3,800 residents have been evacuated to safety.

Tehran has launched more than 400 missiles and hundreds of drones toward Israel, the office stated. In response, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed over 240 people in Iran, including more than 70 women and children.

In the past several hours, the Israeli military has carried out over 50 airstrikes on various locations across Iran. Among the key targets, Israel claims to have struck a facility used for centrifuge production — a critical component in uranium enrichment. According to Tel Aviv, the air raids also targeted factories producing raw materials and components for surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles.

Israel began planning a potential military strike on Iran in December, following the collapse of the Syrian government and the weakening of Hezbollah’s presence in the region, according to a report by The New York Times.

The report states that the changing geopolitical landscape effectively opened the skies for Israeli operations. In February, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a detailed dossier on Iran's nuclear program to then-U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Trump reportedly took a more moderate stance but agreed to provide undisclosed intelligence support for a possible strike.

The report further reveals that Trump claimed credit for the operation and hinted at direct U.S. involvement—making a diplomatic resolution increasingly unlikely.

Iran has continued launching missile strikes on Israel even after losing top military commanders, surprising Israeli defense officials. According to U.S. analyst Trita Parsi, Israel underestimated Iran’s ability to recover and maintain operational control. Iranian missiles have reportedly breached multiple layers of Israel’s air defense. Early Monday, fresh attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa killed at least five people and injured many more. The Middle East remains tense as both nations engage in ongoing, deadly exchanges of fire.

A missile attack by Iran on June 14 severely damaged the Haifa oil refinery, one of Israel's largest fuel processing centers, leading to a looming fuel crisis. Fuel distributor Sonol announced it must significantly reduce or even halt fuel supply due to the situation. The economic impact is already being felt, as vital infrastructure suffers. The Israeli business outlet Calcalist reported that the attack forced Sonol to make this decision, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Iran has fired a new round of ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting sirens to alert civilians across central Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted most of the missiles, with fewer than 10 launched. Civilians in affected areas have been instructed to seek shelter and remain there until further notice. This escalation follows Israel’s recent airstrikes in Iran’s military and nuclear sites. Despite casualties on both sides, no formal peace efforts have been initiated to end the ongoing conflict.

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Sadrani, head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, in a strike on Tuesday. This follows last Friday’s assassination of his predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid. Israel describes Sadrani as Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has confirmed the deaths of several senior military officials and nuclear scientists amid escalating tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel continues into its fifth day.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem announced on Tuesday that it currently cannot assist with the evacuation of American citizens from Israel. The embassy also instructed its staff to remain near their residences until further notice and confirmed that it would remain closed for the day. The advisory follows heightened tensions in the region.

In an interview with ABC News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would not escalate tensions but rather end the ongoing conflict.

He asserted that Iran has long spread terrorism throughout the Middle East and is pushing the region toward nuclear confrontation. “To stop this aggression, we must confront the evil forces,” he said. Reports have previously suggested that former U.S. President Donald Trump had vetoed such a targeted killing.

Iran has launched hypersonic missiles targeting Israel’s major cities including Haifa, Tel Aviv, and the Negev airbase, triggering widespread fires. Explosions were captured in various media footage, showing significant destruction. Israel’s national emergency service confirmed at least four injuries in Haifa, with rescue operations underway at a building directly hit by the missile. Meanwhile, Israel’s Iron Dome defense system is reportedly struggling to intercept these advanced projectiles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Bat Yam, one of the areas heavily damaged by Iran's recent missile strikes. During his visit, he issued a strong warning, stating that “Iran will have to pay a heavy price for the killing of innocent civilians.”

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is now engaged in a battle for its very survival. “We are here because we are fighting an existential war, and I believe every Israeli now understands that,” he said.

At least 10 people were killed and many more injured in Iran’s missile strikes targeting central and northern Israel, according to reports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Americans to support Israel’s efforts against Iran and its regional proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. In an English video message, he praised U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people for standing by Israel. Netanyahu described the Iranian regime as oppressive and warned that their threat endangers not just Israel, but the entire free world. He claimed that without Israeli action, Iran would have equipped its proxies with nuclear weapons, though he offered no evidence for this claim.