Following sirens in the village of Ghajar in the Galilee Panhandle, IDF reported that the Air Force intercepted a "suspicious aerial target". IDF Spokesperson's message read as follows: "IDF: Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration at 4:56 in the area of Ghajar, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted by the IAF. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol."
Missile interception booms echoed across central and northern Israel at around 2:40AM on Saturday, after Iran launches 5 ballistic missiles to Israel, but no injuries have been reported. Magen David Adom confirmed there were no casualties, though the roof of a 4-story building in central Israel has reportedly caught fire after a shrapnel of a missile hit the roof. Firefighters stress the event is "under control". Home Front Command has announced the incident is now over.
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Fire on top of a 4-story building as missile shrapnel hits roof
(Photo: Gilad Meiri)
The Pakistani government announced that it has decided to officially recommend President Donald Trump as a candidate for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, "in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and central leadership during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan," according to the Pakistani government's statement on X.
The statement also noted that "In a moment of growing regional turmoil, President Trump demonstrated tremendous strategic foresight and excellent statesmanship through strong diplomatic engagement with Islamabad and New Delhi, which de-escalated the rapidly deteriorating situation - and ultimately secured a ceasefire and prevented a wider conflict between the two nuclear states. This intervention testifies to his role as a true peacemaker and his commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue."
The IDF reported that it intercepted a drone launched from Iran over the Haifa Bay area. "According to policy, no alerts were activated," the statement said.
The Israeli Air Force has completed a wave of strikes in western Iran on Friday, targeting dozens of surface-to-surface missile sites among other objectives.
United States President Donald Trump said Friday it would be difficult for him to request Israel stop its airstrikes in Iran, even as he pursues a diplomatic solution to end the war.
“I think it’s very hard to make that request right now if somebody is winning,” the president told reporters. “It’s a little bit harder to do than if somebody is losing. But we’re ready, willing, and able. And we’ve been speaking to Iran, and we’ll see what happens,” the president said.
Trump repeated a bit later that it would be a hard ask, given Israel’s military successes so far. “It’s very hard to stop, when you look at it — Israel’s doing well in terms of war,” he said. “I think you would say that Iran is doing less well; it’s a little bit hard to get somebody to stop.”
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the ongoing discussions between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran, saying the talks "are continuing. President Trump wants the crisis resolved through diplomatic means. He knows it's possible, based on what he’s already achieved in the past and on human nature—something you learn a lot about in business, but certainly through his experience in government and as a leader."
The Wall Street Journal reports that Israel is facing a shortage of munitions due to the ongoing war with Iran and the high volume of interceptions. The report notes that supplies of the Arrow 3 missile interceptor could run out within weeks if the war with Iran continues and the ballistic missile barrages persist.
The IDF carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Friday, including military sites housing rocket and missile launchers as well as weapons depots.
The strikes come amid the backdrop of three targeted killings carried out by the IDF in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours. These operations were intended both to enforce the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah and to serve as a warning to the terror group not to join Iran in its attacks against Israel.
IDF stikes in Lebanon
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Friday that Israel "launched this campaign to remove a threat of such magnitude, and against such an enemy, we must be prepared for a prolonged operation."
"The Iranian regime has spent years cultivating and building a wide 'ring of fire,' and now it is being turned against it—on its own soil. The accumulation of threats, from the nuclear program to advanced missile and rocket capabilities, compelled us to strike and deliver a 'preemptive blow.' The IDF will not stand by in the face of growing threats. On the contrary, as part of an emerging doctrine, we will act proactively and ahead of time to prevent existential threats and confront any challenge."
A barrage of 23 missiles from Iran was launched Friday afternoon toward wide areas of Israel, from north to south. A direct hit in Haifa injured 30 people: two, including a 16-year-old boy, were seriously wounded; two others were moderately injured; the rest sustained mild injuries. Magen David Adom teams evacuated the casualties to Rambam and Bnei Zion hospitals in the city.
Magen David Adom teams (MDA), dispatched to the impact site in Haifa, evacuated a 16-year-old boy and two men who were seriously wounded by a missile fired from Iran to Rambam and Bnei Zion hospitals in the city. MDA also reported treating 14 others with mild injuries, most suffering from blast trauma.
In addition, three impact sites were reported in the Shfaram area, where two people were lightly injured.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that "Iran is under attack by an entity that has committed genocide in Palestine for the past two years and occupies neighboring countries."
"It has assassinated numerous Iranian officials and civilians in strikes targeting public infrastructure and hospitals. Israel has attacked nuclear facilities that are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran is facing aggression that cannot be justified in any way — and any justification for it amounts to complicity."
An Iranian ballistic missile on Friday hit Haifa, with Magen David Adom (MDA) reporting that emergency teams responding to the strikes were evacuating a 16-year-old teen and a man in his 40s to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded by the barrage.
MDA added that another man was moderately injured and 9 others recieved light injuries—most suffering from blast-related trauma.
Direct hits were also reported in southern and central Israel, including in Jerusalem, following Iran's largest salvo against the country since hostilities began a week ago.
The IDF reported Friday it was carrying out strikes against Iran, focusing on the country's western and central parts. "The IDF is currently striking military infrastructure in central and western Iran," the statement read.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit reported Friday that Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate, recently struck the headquarters of Iran’s internal security apparatus and its special units, located in the Tehran area.
"The internal security mechanisms operate as part of the Iranian regime's military apparatus," the statement read.
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a sharp condemnation on Friday of the ongoing fighting between Israel and Iran, calling for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.
“All attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in the context of the Iran-Israel conflict must stop immediately,” Macron said. He stressed that “priority must be given to returning to negotiations. Iran must demonstrate a willingness to come back to the negotiating table.”
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources in Paris, Berlin and London confirmed that the three countries are working on a comprehensive proposal to be presented to Iran soon, aimed at restoring a diplomatic track and preventing further escalation in the regional conflict.
Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security assessment Friday morning with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior military officials, after which he instructed the military to intensify strikes on regime targets in Tehran.
“We must strike all symbols of the regime and its instruments of repression, such as the Basij, as well as the foundations of its power like the Revolutionary Guards,” Katz said. “The aim is to prompt mass evacuations from Tehran, destabilize the regime and increase deterrence in response to rocket fire on Israel’s home front—alongside continued operations against nuclear facilities and scientists until all objectives of the campaign are fully achieved.”
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Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir
(Photo: Elad Malka, Defense Ministry)
The Iran International news outlet reported Friday that an Israeli drone targeted an apartment in the Gisha neighborhood in central Tehran. A follow-up report on the channel claimed the strike was aimed at a compound used by the IRGC's Basij militia operating in the area.
According to reports, the strike's intended target was a nuclear scientist. Israeli sources believe the individual was successfully eliminated.
IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ephraim Defrin issued a televised statement on Friday following the intense overnight missile salvo from Iran that hit Be'er Sheva. "Overnight, 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew over Tehran targeting weapons and military targets. We will continue to strike Iran using a guided plan," he said.
Addressing the direct hit in southern Israel, he added: "The Iranian planned to carry out a more significant launch toward Be'er Sheva, and still hold serious military capabilities. We will continue to combat Tehran until the threats against Israel are removed."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran will not engage in talks with any party as long as Israeli attacks persist. His word came shortly after reports of Iranian air defenses engaging above Tehran.
“Western countries are not condemning Israel’s aggression against Iran, even though they know it violates all international laws and resolutions,” Araghchi stated. “The U.S. is complicit in the Israeli aggression against Iran, even if it’s not participating publicly,” he added.
The first rescue ship returning Israelis stuck abroad, overseen by Transportation Minister Miri Regev, docked Friday at the Port of Ashdod. The vessel, Crown Iris, operated by Mano Maritime, brought back about 2,000 Israelis who had been evacuated from Limassol, Cyprus.
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Transportation Minister Miri Regev (right) at the Port of Ashdod
(Photo: Transportation Ministry)
“This is a national mission and a demonstration of Israeli solidarity,” said Regev. “We continue to work tirelessly, using all available tools and resources, to bring Israeli citizens home safely.”
The IDF completed a series of overnight strikes in the heart of Tehran, the IDF announced Friday morning. Dozens of targets were attacked, including military industrial sites for missile production and the Spand headquarters for research and development of the nuclear weapons project.
On Friday morning, heavy smoke rose from the scene of a missile impact in Be'er Sheva in southern Israel, and extensive damage was caused from an Iranian missile attack. Damage was seen in nearby homes and Vehicles are also on fire. There are currently no reports of injuries. Magen David Adom teams are providing medical treatment at the scene to several panic victims and are searching for additional victims. Read more about the attack here.
First published: 10:33, 06.20.25