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War tourism? Cyprus becomes unlikely attraction amid Iran-Israel crossfire

As Israelis seek shelter from Iranian missile strikes, Cypriots and tourists gather nightly to watch the aerial spectacle from rooftops and beaches

Roy Elman | 06.18.25

Iran blames Israel for hacking state TV, airing anti-regime footage and IDF symbols

Viewers see street protests and hear calls to rise against the regime, displaying an emblem linked to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion; a new video shows the moment of the explosion at the IRGC-linked station

Lior Ben Ari | 06.18.25

IDF: Iran fired 1,000 drones at Israel, none hit targets; over 400 missiles launched

Military says of the 400 missiles fired since Israel began its operation against Iran, 20 hit population areas in Israel killing civilians, injuring hundreds and damaging infrastructure; IDF officials note fewer casualties than expected

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.18.25

Watch: Israeli rescue teams save pets after Iranian missile strikes

IDF Home Front Command troops conduct unprecedented urban rescue operations, saving hundreds of civilians and pets, including a rabbit and dogs following Iranian missile hits

Ilana Curiel | 06.18.25

Israelis stranded abroad face fear rising hostility that began October 7

Since October 7 and Israel’s subsequent attack on Iran, Israelis traveling abroad increasingly face hostility; Israeli travel blogger Uri Liron, recounts brush with antisemitism, subsequent empathy and gives advice to thousands stranded abroad

Assaf Kamar | 06.18.25

Neglect of shelters in Arab towns a ‘grave failure that puts lives at risk,’ report warns

New report slams Israel’s planning policies for leaving hundreds of thousands in Arab areas without shelters; In East Jerusalem, only 60 shelters exist, while just 250 have been built in the Negev

Hila Tsion | 06.18.25

Tehran residents flee amid ongoing Israeli strikes and rising uncertainty

Tehran witnesses mass evacuations and panic-buying amid U.S.-backed warnings and rising casualties, with residents blaming leadership for provoking the conflict with Israel

News Agencies | 06.18.25

Tottenham apologizes after blocking fans criticizing Israeli player Manor Solomon

British soccer team faces backlash after congratulating Israeli midfielder on his wedding, with critics attacking his support for Israel amid the Gaza war, prompting the club to block accounts—later reversed in an apology

Nadav Zenziper | 06.18.25

Mano Maritime luxury cruise ship gets Birthright participants out of country, brings stranded Israelis home

The ship took 1,500 Birthright participants who had been visiting Israel to Cyprus to return to their homes; the Crown Iris cruise ship is bringing back thousands of Israelis stranded out of the country; The operation, coordinated with the Ministry of Transportation and escorted by the Navy, includes multiple voyages over the coming week

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.18.25

תיירות עם מזוודות מול בניין הפרלמנט באתונה

Volunteers scramble to shelter Israelis stranded in Greece because of war

Israeli volunteers and real estate firms in Greece mobilize emergency housing for stranded citizens, prioritizing vulnerable groups amid evacuation flight delays and soaring accommodation costs

Roy Elman, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.18.25

טיסת החילוץ הראשונה, שרת התחבורה והבטיחות בדרכים מירי רגב הגיעה לנתב״ג

First Israeli rescue flight from Cyprus lands at Ben Gurion Airport

El Al’s first rescue flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport, repatriating Israelis stranded abroad due to war-related flight cancellations as the government and Airports Authority streamlined entry processes

Roy Rubinstein | 06.18.25

נזקים נזקי הרס שהיד טהרן איראן תקיפה אווירית תקיפות אוויריות חיל האוויר עשן מבצע עם כלביא מבנה מגורים

Netanyahu, Trump speak as U.S. weighs joining Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Leaders discuss potential American military involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran, with reports indicating Trump is weighing joint operations targeting Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear facility

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.18.25

French court upholds ban on Israeli defense firms at Paris Air Show, sparking outcry

Local court upholds offensive weapons ban at air show; Israel slams move as economic discrimination, with insiders revealing France made the decision on June 4 but only notified Israel 11 days later

Navit Zomer, Tamar Sebok | 06.18.25

Caring under fire: How to protect Your pets during wartime

As missile sirens disrupt daily life, Israeli pet owners face new challenges; here are some practical tips to reduce stress, prevent escapes and keep your loved-ones safe and calm during emergencies and air raids

Yogev Israeli | 06.17.25

הכנות להמראת המטוסים לתקיפת משגרים ואתרי טילים במערבב איראן

Israel destroys dozens of Iranian missile batteries in bid for air superiority

IDF says it has taken out over 70 surface-to-air missile batteries across Iran as part of Operation Rising Lion, aiming to cripple Tehran’s air defenses and secure Israeli air dominance before expanding deeper into Iranian territory

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.17.25

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