Some Friends ...Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Qatar Condemn Israel After Strike on Iran

 

Several Arab nations on Friday condemned Israel’s aerial assault on Iranian nuclear and military sites, warning that the operation risks inflaming tensions and undermining regional stability.

Saudi Arabia issued a formal denunciation of the attack, calling it a violation of international norms and Iranian sovereignty.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Oman, a key Gulf mediator in nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western powers, described the strike as a dangerous escalation.

“Oman considers this act a dangerous, reckless escalation, representing a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and principles of international law,” the Omani Foreign Ministry said. “The Sultanate of Oman holds Israel responsible for this escalation and its consequences, and calls upon the international community to adopt a firm and unequivocal stance to halt this dangerous course of action.”

While Jordan and Iraq did not issue formal condemnations as of Friday morning, both countries responded by closing their airspace. The aviation restrictions were cited as precautionary but widely interpreted as a signal of concern over potential regional fallout. Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority suspended flights over several provinces, and Jordan’s aviation authority cited “developments in the security situation.”

The Israeli operation, involving more than 200 aircraft according to regional military sources, reportedly targeted Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility and military installations in Esfahan and elsewhere. Iran’s government confirmed casualties and infrastructure damage, vowing retaliation.

The United Arab Emirates expressed “strong condemnation” over the Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. The statement, issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for “maximum restraint” and warned that escalation “poses a serious threat to regional stability.” The UAE stressed the importance of respecting sovereignty and pursuing dialogue over confrontation.

Qatar  described the attack as a “blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty” and urging the international community to step in and prevent further escalation. The Qatari Foreign Ministry called for a return to calm and avoiding actions that could drag the region into war.

 

Satmar Rebbe to visit The Zionist Israel for 1st time in a decade .... Will He Stop off in Iran?

 

The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, is set to arrive in Israel this week for his first visit in ten years.

The Rebbe will travel on a special charter flight, accompanied by thousands of Hasidim from the United States and other countries.

The visit will include several key events, such as the inauguration of a new girls' educational facility in Bnei Brak and a ceremony related to the construction of the Hasidic compound in Jerusalem.

The highlight of the trip will be a special Shabbat in Meron, where thousands of followers from Israel and abroad are expected to gather. Organizers have begun extensive preparations and have pre-booked over 80% of the available apartments and guesthouses in Meron to prevent price hikes and logistical disruptions.

In a letter to followers, organizers urged Hasidim not to make independent lodging arrangements and to leave all coordination to the official planning team.

Iranians in Shock While Netanyahu Visits Kotel

 

 "עם כלביא יקום וכארי  יתנשא"

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu placed a note in the Western Wall with the verse:

"The nation shall rise like a lion and lift itself like a young lion."

Prayers for the State of Israel, the IDF and the Hostages

 

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

 

Israel closed its airspace early Friday morning in conjunction with the launch of Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s nuclear program.

Ben Gurion Airport has been fully evacuated, and all flights have been canceled.

El Al announced a suspension of all flights to and from Israel, stating: "We apologize for the inconvenience and hope for better and quieter days soon."

Arkia reported that two of its flights were diverted to Larnaca—Flight 992 from New York and another from Croatia. "Passengers will be transferred to hotels until further notice," the airline said.

Israir issued the following statement: "Passengers scheduled to depart from Ben Gurion Airport are requested to remain at home and not come to the airport. Updates regarding the reopening of Israeli airspace will be provided at least six hours in advance via media channels. Once reopened, updated flight schedules will be available on Israir’s website and the Israel Airports Authority website."

ISRAEL AT WAR! Senior Iranian Commanders Eliminated ! Some Nuclear Facilities Destroyed

 

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Friday morning provided an update on the IDF strike in Iran, in which several senior figures were eliminated and nuclear facilities were targeted.

Defrin confirmed that among those killed were top leaders in Iran's military, including the Iranian Chief of Staff, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and the head of the military emergency command.

Iran has confirmed the deaths of six nuclear scientists in the strikes

He revealed that during the night, more than 200 fighter jets of the Israel Air Force attacked over 100 targets across Iran with precise intelligence guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, including hideouts of senior officials in the Iranian military.

In the attacks, the three highest military commanders of the Iranian regime were eliminated:

* Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammed Bagheri

* Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami

* Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya (Emergency Headquarters), Gholam Ali Rashid

“We launched the operation at the most appropriate time — we identified that the regime was racing toward a nuclear bomb,” said Defrin, revealing that Israeli intelligence recommended the strike after discovering Iran was advancing a secret nuclear weapons program.

“Intelligence shows that the Iranian regime had established a covert nuclear project and was working to acquire nuclear arms in the near future. According to the IDF, senior officials from Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas were coordinating precision strikes from across the axis — intended to pave the way for an invasion into Israeli territory,” Defrin stated.

Israel Warns Iraq, Lebanon an Syria Not to Get Involve in this War!

American security officials report that Israel has issued an unprecedented warning in recent hours to three Arab countries — Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria — regarding potential involvement in a regional conflict on Iran’s side in the event of an escalation.

The message conveyed:

“Even the smallest intervention on your part — whatever it may be — will trigger a disproportionate Israeli response directed at your entire country. Within hours, we will destroy all critical infrastructure in your nation — including ports, power stations, military bases, and strategic roads. Even populated areas will not be excluded from the target list.”

Egypt Blocks Gaza Aid Convoy, Detains Activist

 Egypt Blocks Gaza Aid Convoy, Detains Activists and Confiscates Passports

Dozens of foreign activists from France, Algeria, and Tunisia were stopped in Cairo. 

According to AP, Egyptian police raided hotels, seized passports, and locked participants in their rooms.

The Rafah crossing remains closed — reportedly under Israeli pressure.

Did the Attack on Iran Begin? 10 IRGC Vessels on Fire in Southern Iran

  BREAKING: 10 IRGC Vessels on Fire in Southern Iran

Reports from Iran say 10 Revolutionary Guard boats are currently burning in the Parsian region.

Wonder who might’ve done that... 😉

Air India Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff – 242 On Board No Survivors

 

Air India Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff – 242 On Board

Indian media say a Boeing 787-8 en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed into a residential neighborhood. 

Air India Releases Nationalities of Passengers on Crashed Ahmedabad Flight

169 from India, 53 from the UK, 7 from Portugal, and 1 from Canada were on board.