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.

At least 10 people were killed and more than 200 injured in missile strikes by Iran on Israel, with attacks targeting residential areas like Bat Yam, where 35 people are missing. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the strike as a “criminal assault,” calling it a tragic and difficult morning. The attack follows Israeli strikes on Iran that killed 78, including six scientists. Iran has continued its retaliation with high-speed missile attacks across multiple Israeli cities.

The Israeli military has confirmed that a soldier was killed during fighting in southern Gaza. The deceased, 21-year-old Sergeant Noam Shemesh, was a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion of the Kfir Brigade. Initial reports suggest he was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Khan Younis. In a separate incident, four Israelis were killed in an Iranian attack on Saturday night.

In a video message directed at the Iranian people, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that Israel’s ongoing military operation in Iran is not against the public but against the oppressive regime that has ruled for decades. “It’s time to bring down the cruel leadership that has burdened you for years,” he said. Netanyahu urged Iranians to unite for freedom and resist the regime. He emphasized that the operation is focused on neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and missile threats.

As Iran launched a series of missile strikes targeting Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities on Friday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz took refuge in a secure bunker along with top military and government officials. According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu and his senior ministers held urgent discussions on how to respond to Iran’s missile barrage.

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.