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Dozens of Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Republic military infrastructure following a missile barrage from Iran.
The Israeli president spoke with reservists from the IDF’s 551st Brigade, thanking them for their service, courage and dedication.
Communities on the northern border, as well as several Galilee towns, will remain under a “partial activity” level amid ongoing attacks by Hezbollah.
Yossi Dagan says farmers acted in coordination with security forces during the incident involving clashes between Jews and Arabs.

Madrid’s Interior Ministry recorded 69 anti-Jewish offenses in 2025, as attacks on Muslims and other minorities also increased.
The Kinneret Innovation Center in northern Israel was selected to lead the initiative with an annual funding of roughly $1.2 million.