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Israel strikes Tehran prison holding dissidents amid attacks on key regime sites

Watch: Airstrike hits Evin Prison—Iran’s most infamous detention facility, used for political prisoners and dual nationals—as Israel escalates attacks on IRGC and internal security targets across the capital

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari | 06.23.25

ראש אגף המודיעין שלומי בינדר ביקר בזירת המטרות

IDF intel chief: We’ll hunt the Iranians wherever they flee

Live updates: Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder says Israel has struck senior Iranian commanders and vows to continue until all key targets eliminated; Dozens of towns affected in widespread barrage as Israeli defenses intercept most rockets; no injuries reported

Ynet correspondents, news agencies | 06.19.25

Defense minister: Taking out Khamenei, ‘the modern Hitler,’ is a goal of the operation | Live updates

At least 147 injured, 6 seriously, in Iranian missile attack that stuck 7 sites, including hospital; Flights to return stranded Israelis expanded; Diplomatic missions of Austria, Kenya, Lithuania close to direct hit, say international law protects them; foreign news agency raided for providing exact locations of impacts

Ynet correspondents, news agencies | 06.19.25

Tehran burns: Israeli airstrikes hit dozens of targets in under an hour, fuel depots ablaze

In most extensive strike on Iranian capital to date, IDF targets weapons stockpiles, key infrastructure and Iranian operatives, as part of ongoing Operation Rising Lion campaign; Iranian media confirms multiple fuel sites hit

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 06.15.25

שר הביטחון והרמטכ"ל בישיבה שעות ספורות לפני פתיחת מבצע "עם כלביא" באיראן

Katz: Iran ‘crossed red lines’ by targeting civilians, will pay ‘very heavy price’

Defense minister condemns missile barrage on Israeli cities, vows decisive retaliation against Tehran for 'heinous actions'

Yoav Zitun | 06.13.25

Katz to Greta Thunberg: 'Turn back—you will not reach Gaza'

As 12 pro-Palestinian activists are sailing to Gaza on the Madleen, defense minister orders IDF to block them 'by all necessary means'; activists report Israeli ships and GPS jamming; self-funded Israeli counter-flotilla also underway

Ynet correspondents | 06.08.25

IDF strikes in Syria after rocket fire on Golan Heights

Israel blames Syrian regime, while Damascus denies involvement, saying it 'has never been and will never be a threat to anyone in the region'

News Agencies | 06.04.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ואלוף-משנה (מיל') אביחי תנעמי לאחר המינוי לפרויקטור המיוחד לטיפול בנערי הגבעות ביהודה ושומרון

Educator and elite IDF commander tapped to head project to help West Bank hilltop youth

Colonel (res.) Avichai Tanami, a former Sayeret Matkal operative, will lead a new initiative to rehabilitate the Hilltop Youth, a group of radical settlers; Backed by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the program aims to replace punitive measures with a coordinated, educational approach to reduce extremism and unrest

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.03.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

As Israel approves new West Bank settlements, officials push for annexation

After quiet Cabinet approval, Katz and Smotrich praise move to build 22 new communities as 'historic'; new settlements along the Jordan border aim to bolster Israel’s long-term strategic posture

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בוועדת החוץ והביטחון

Israel will expel citizens convicted of terror, revoke citizenship, minister says

Defense Minister says he is leading a policy to remove convicted terrorists and their supporters if they benefited from Palestinian Authority payouts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.28.25

Security Cabinet secretly approved establishment of 22 West Bank settlements

A the initiative of ministers Israel Katz and Betzalel Smotrich, the Political-Security Cabinet approved the establishment of 22 West Bank settlements in Binyamin, the Dead Sea region, the Jordan Valley, Mount Hebron and Samaria, including Homesh and Sa-Nur, which will be rebuilt; These are their names

Itamar Eichner | 05.27.25

Eyal Zamir, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Israel Katz

IDF chief pushes back after Katz muzzles top army lawyer, says her role is vital to Israel’s image

Defense minister bars IDF advocate general from Bar Association event, citing need to avoid political debate; Zamir says her work is vital to defending army from war crimes allegations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.25.25

כתב האישום נגד אלמוג אטיאס ורועי מזרחי החשודים בריגול לטובת אירן בבית משפט המחוזי בבאר שבע

Spy suspect sought swingers, found Iranian agents instead: Indictment filed in espionage plot targeting Katz

According to indictment, Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias accused of spying for Iran, including attempt to install camera near Defense Minister Katz’s home; Mizrahi also filmed Tel Aviv promenade, planted cameras; handler allegedly threatened to turn him over to authroties

Ilana Curiel | 05.23.25

רועי מזרחי ואלמוג אטיאס, חשודים בריגול לטובת מדינת אויב

Recruited in a swingers' group: Inside the alleged spy plot against Israel’s defense minister

Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias, suspected of spying for Iran, planned to install cameras near Defense Minister Katz’s home, but Atias claims mission aborted after spotting security patrol; 'He’s brought shame on his family'

Liran Tamari, Lior El-Hai | 05.21.25

Two northern Israel men arrested in alleged Iranian plot to spy on Defense Minister Katz

Shin Bet says the pair, driven by gambling debts, transferred a suspected explosive and tried to install cameras near Katz's home

Elisha Ben Kimon, Liran Tamari | 05.20.25

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