Israel launched a major operation inside Iran, named ‘Operation Rising Lion,’ early Friday morning. Reports indicate that Mossad operatives, already stationed inside Iran, launched simultaneous strikes on key targets in Tehran in coordination with the Israeli Air Force. According to Axios, Mossad had been planning the operation for eight months. Daily Mail reports claim Mossad deployed commando teams within Iran weeks in advance. The pre-planned operation reportedly destroyed Iran’s air defense systems, radars, and missile launchers within minutes.

A fake letter claiming that BNP leader Hasan Mamun has been expelled from all party positions has been circulating on Facebook. BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi clarified that the letter is fabricated. Hasan Mamun himself confirmed that the letter was edited to spread misinformation. He urged party members not to fall for such rumors.

Fears of an imminent Iranian retaliation following the recent Israeli strikes on nuclear and military sites in Tehran have triggered panic buying in Jerusalem. Supermarkets are quickly running out of food and water as residents scramble to stockpile supplies.

At around 3 a.m. Friday, sirens and mobile alerts jolted Israelis from their sleep, warning of a ‘serious threat’ and advising everyone to stay close to shelters. Emergency services have intensified nationwide blood donation drives, and hospitals are discharging patients who are well enough to go home to free up space for potential casualties.

In the aftermath of its multi-phase assault on Iran, Israel is preparing for a full-scale war, deploying over 10,000 troops along its borders. The operation, named “Rising Lion,” targeted several strategic Iranian locations. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi declared that the military had been preparing extensively to counter imminent threats. Though confident in the military’s readiness, he warned of possible Iranian retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran has promised a severe response to the Israeli attacks, especially those targeting its nuclear facilities, vowing that the aggression will not go unanswered.

Israel has declared a state of emergency immediately after launching an airstrike on Iran, anticipating potential retaliation. Defense Minister Israel Katz made the announcement, warning that Iran could launch a counterattack on Israeli soil at any moment. The strike occurred while most Israelis were asleep. According to a BBC correspondent in Jerusalem, residents were jolted awake by loud sirens and emergency alerts on their phones, signaling the high tension and preparedness across the country in response to possible Iranian retaliation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government has successfully resisted an opposition-backed motion to dissolve the Knesset. In a preliminary vote held on Thursday, 61 members of the 120-seat parliament voted against the proposal, while 53 voted in favor. The push for dissolution stemmed from ongoing tensions surrounding military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students. While some religious parties within the ruling coalition are demanding exemptions, several lawmakers are calling for an end to such privileges altogether.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 123 Palestinians were killed and 474 injured in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours. Since October 7, 2023, more than 55,000 Palestinians have died and over 127,000 injured due to continued Israeli aggression. Many bodies remain trapped under rubble as rescue efforts are hindered. The ongoing humanitarian crisis worsens under a 20-month blockade, with shortages of healthcare, water, electricity, and food. International courts have issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for war crimes in Gaza.

Israel’s ongoing 20-month military operation in Gaza has led to a severe soldier shortage, pushing women into critical frontline positions. Previously limited to border and checkpoint duties, female soldiers are now deployed in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The Israeli army admits a deficit of over 10,000 troops, worsened by many reservists suffering mental trauma. To address the crisis, the government is also conscripting Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men after the Supreme Court revoked their exemption, aiming to strengthen military ranks.

Forty-one Israeli soldiers from intelligence and cyber warfare units have resigned from the military, refusing to take part in what they call the genocidal attacks on Gaza led by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s fight for political survival. They emphasized that the ongoing violence is not about security or rescuing hostages but maintaining political power. Israeli authorities report 56 hostages trapped in Gaza, with 20 believed alive. Human rights groups say over 10,100 Palestinians remain imprisoned in Israeli jails.

The Israeli military has reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, hours after Israeli forces conducted a naval strike on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah in the Red Sea. The attack is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels declaring solidarity with Gaza through their assaults on Israeli targets. Israel has warned that continued attacks by the Houthis could prompt the imposition of naval and aerial blockades against Yemen.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has departed Israel on a flight bound for France after being detained from a humanitarian aid ship. However, at least five other rights activists arrested alongside her have refused to leave Israel voluntarily, according to Israeli authorities.
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Tuesday that the activists refused voluntary deportation after their arrest from the vessel Madlen. Israeli authorities stated that those unwilling to sign deportation documents would be presented before a judicial authority for forced removal.

Israeli forces intercepted the aid ship Maudlin en route to Gaza and detained 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg. The vessel, carrying humanitarian supplies, was stopped 185 km off Gaza’s coast. Israel plans to deport all detainees, despite international criticism. The group included citizens from France, Brazil, Spain, and Turkey. France called for an immediate return of its nationals, while Turkey condemned the action as a “heinous attack.” Experts warn the interception violates international maritime and human rights laws.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other campaigners were detained by Israeli forces after their aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters while heading to Gaza. In a video, Thunberg called on Sweden to help secure their release. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed Israeli forces boarded the vessel and communication was lost. The ship had departed from Italy on June 1. Israel claimed the vessel was entering a restricted area and said aid would be rerouted to Gaza via authorized channels.

At least 75 Palestinians were killed and nearly 100 injured in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on June 7, the second day of Eid-ul-Azha. The dead include 16 members of a single family, six of them children. Gaza’s Civil Defense reported no prior warning before the strikes. Hospital staff recovered dozens of bodies from rubble, and 85 people remain trapped. The Israeli military claimed to have killed a militant leader. A day earlier, at least 42 were killed in similar attacks on Eid day.

Major airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport due to ongoing Yemeni missile threats and instability. Israeli media confirm disruptions continue as international carriers avoid the airport indefinitely. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have intensified, killing over 75 people on June 7 alone, with hundreds injured. Gaza’s health ministry reports tens of thousands of casualties since October 2023. Yemen’s Houthi forces openly support Palestine, conducting retaliatory strikes against Israel as part of a wider regional resistance.