During Operation Rising Lion, IDF forces carried out over 2,500 missions across Judea and Samaria, arrested 400 suspects, dismantled six terror cells, and seized dozens of weapons and terror funds.
In a deeply emotional and historic moment, Israeli women—mothers, widows, and educators—leave behind their families and careers to enlist in the reserves, many for the first time, driven by grief, purpose, and unshakable commitment to the country.
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion shattered Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, eliminated top commanders and scientists, and pulled off the most daring long-range operations in its history—sending a clear message: Israel will hit first, fast, and hard.
Israel’s multi-layered air defense system neutralizes threats ranging from drones and UAVs to rockets and ballistic missiles with unmatched speed, precision, and efficiency.
Israeli forces uncovered and destroyed a massive 2.5-kilometer tunnel network linking Khan Yunis to Rafah, as part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure in southern Gaza.
Under the command of the 98th Division, Israeli forces are advancing farther into eastern Gaza City, killing terrorists, destroying underground networks, and striking more than 100 important Hamas targets.
Israeli forces have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed hundreds of terror sites in Gaza, including operational apartments, tunnel shafts, and over 3 kilometers of underground tunnels used to plan and launch attacks.
Israeli forces recently destroyed a two-kilometer Hamas tunnel in Khan Yunis and, in broader operations, eliminated dozens of terrorists, uncovered weapons, and struck hundreds of military targets with air support.
Operation Rising Lion destroyed Iran’s near-complete nuclear program, decimated its senior leadership, eliminated the ballistic missile threat, and halted further production of missiles, ensuring Israel’s current and future survival.
The IDF’s air defenses achieved a near-perfect 99% interception rate against hundreds of Iranian drones, using a coordinated mix of fighter jets, helicopters, electronic warfare, and interceptor missiles in a historic display of air superiority.
In a precision double strike, the IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s top cash courier in Lebanon and Iran’s financial mastermind behind its terror funding pipeline—delivering a crippling blow to the Iranian-Hezbollah money machine.
IDF forces destroyed more than 2.5 kilometers of Hamas tunnels in Jabaliya, targeting underground shelters used by terrorists for prolonged operations.
The IDF reports a remarkable 99.9% interception rate against Iranian drones over the past week, with missile interception success ranging between 80–90%, effectively protecting civilians and averting major disaster.
The sweeping campaign has crippled nearly half of Iran’s missile launchers, neutralized elite forces, and now promises even deadlier blows to the regime’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
Since the launch of Operation Rising Lion, Israeli refueling aircraft have conducted over 600 in-air fuelings, enabling sustained fighter jet operations across Iranian airspace and ensuring continuous pressure on key military targets.
In a stunning escalation, Israel shattered Iran’s air defenses, struck deep into Tehran, eliminated over 20 top IRGC commanders, and crippled key nuclear facilities—all within 48 hours of launching its broadest-ever military campaign inside the Islamic Republic.
Since the launch of Operation Rising Lion, the IDF has intercepted over 100 hostile drones using a range of tactics—from fighter jets and attack helicopters to naval warships stationed at sea.
On June 13 the Israel Defense Forces launched a large-scale preemptive strike, codenamed Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, killing key military leaders and nuclear scientists, prompting Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israel.
Shot 13 times during the October 7th massacre while dragging his wounded comrade to safety, IDF soldier Yona Brief clung to life for 417 days—losing his legs but never his spirit—before finally succumbing to his injuries, leaving behind a legacy of love, duty, and unbreakable courage.
In a covert nighttime raid in Syria, IDF forces captured Hamas terrorists plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and troops, seizing a cache of weapons and transferring the suspects to Israel for interrogation.
