Defense and Security
The incident marks the first time since the launch of the current operation that the IDF has confirmed the loss of an aircraft to Iranian fire.
The 13-hour voyage by cruise ship from Israel to Cyprus was conducted under the protection of the Israeli Navy.
The move comes as the American president weighs getting involved in Israel’s military action by deploying B-2 stealth bombers.
Over 50 Israeli jets took part in strikes on missile manufacturing sites in and around the Iranian capital.
Most of the missiles were intercepted; A fire in central Israel caused damage but no injuries.
IDF and Israel Border Police forces apprehended five terrorists in separate operations across Judea and Samaria.
Washington knows “exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
In his three decades of public office, never had a military campaign been planned and managed so thoroughly, said Gideon Sa’ar.
The Zionist opposition parties have unanimously expressed support for “Operation Rising Lion,” the IDF campaign focused on dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
“He will no longer be on the joint staff while the matter is being investigated,” a Pentagon official told JNS of Col. Nathan McCormack.
“What applied to Hamas leaders in Gaza, now applies to Iranian regime leaders and launch operators in Isfahan who try to fire missiles at Israeli civilians,” Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin stated.
He also announced an intelligence and military update regarding aerial control of the region’s skies.
