Israeli Woman Combat Navigator Reflects on Historic Airstrikes Against Iran

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The religious guys don’t want to serve so the women are stepping up. The Frum young men want to be financially supported by women and now they have to be protected by the enemies of Israel by women. Is this thinking totally against the thinking of the Bubbas and Zeides or what?!?!

 Lieutenant Colonel Sh., a female combat navigator who took part in the recent wave of Israeli Air Force strikes on Iran, shared her feelings from the cockpit: “I felt the weight of responsibility — to eliminate a real and existential threat to the State of Israel. We are doing this for the peace of tomorrow, for our home. This is our mission.”

She described the operation as a historic moment, the result of years of focused training. “When I flew 1,500 kilometers from home for the mission, I knew I was part of something much bigger. I thought about my family and my home.”

Lt. Col. Sh. also emphasized the flawless coordination between all teams involved. “In the moment, everything worked in perfect synchronization — ground and air crews operated as one. Behind every cockpit in the air are hundreds of people on the ground. This is an incredible joint success,” she said.

“This is a complex and powerful operation designed to ensure that our children will have a better and safer future.”

Piers Morgan Stuns Followers by Backing Israeli Strike on Iran

In a surprising reversal, British broadcaster Piers Morgan voiced support for Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, despite months of harsh criticism toward Israel’s conduct in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Posting to his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he commands an audience of nearly 9 million followers, Morgan wrote:

“I’ve been increasingly critical of Israel’s war strategy in Gaza, but given the IAEA report exposing Iran’s imminent nuclear threat, and the Iran regime’s stated intent to wipe out Israel + support for Hamas/Houthi/Hezbollah terrorism, Israel’s preemptive strike seems justified.”

The post, which quickly reached 2.7 million views, marked a dramatic departure from Morgan’s previous tone, which many pro-Israel voices viewed as one-sided or overly sympathetic to Hamas narratives. His popular talk show has faced criticism in recent months for giving airtime to anti-Israel and, in some cases, openly antisemitic guests without adequate pushback.

Morgan’s statement referenced a new International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report revealing that Iran is rapidly approaching weapons-grade uranium enrichment capabilities. Israeli officials have long viewed this development as an existential threat.

Morgan, who has become one of Britain’s most prominent media figures, had been among the most vocal Western critics of Israel’s operations in Gaza. His endorsement of Israel’s strategic military decision now aligns him—at least temporarily—with voices in Jerusalem and Washington that view Iran’s nuclear progress as a red line.

One senior Israeli official, speaking anonymously, responded: “When someone like Piers Morgan, who’s spent months attacking our every move, acknowledges the legitimacy of this strike, it shows how serious the Iranian threat has become.”

The Israeli strike targeted several high-value Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including sites tied to the SPND and Iran’s underground enrichment infrastructure. Iran has promised a response, and fears of a broader regional war remain high.

While it’s unclear whether Morgan’s change in tone represents a deeper reevaluation of his stance on Israel, the post has been widely circulated by pro-Israel groups and media as a rare sign of support from a typically combative voice.

For now, Morgan’s comment stands out not only for its content—but for who said it, and how many were listening.

Will Iran may back down after Israel’s devastating attack

 

In every war, after the first bullet flies, the first question asked is “How does this end?” Anyone who confidently answers is either Nostradamus or nuts.

That said, here is what we do know about what might come next:

Fear-mongering to the contrary, it’s difficult to see this growing into a wider war. Too many rungs are missing on the escalation ladder.

US appeasement of Iran made Rising Lion inevitable — but Israel’s strikes may transform the Middle East

 

Make no mistake: Operation Rising Lion is the inevitable culmination of recent history since at least President Barack Obama eroded all traditional US alliances in the Middle East in favor of a dangerous fantasy that a lasting partnership with the Iranian terror regime was possible.

Obama’s betrayal began years of appeasement of Tehran, interrupted by the first Trump term but then exacerbated in the Biden years — appeasement that actually funded the regime’s growing network of terror proxies.

All the while, Iran doggedly moved ever closer to nuclear-weapons capabilities.

The mullahs doubtless ordered up Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel not only to stop Saudi Arabia from recognizing the state of Israel but also to provide a distraction and cover for the final sprint.

As of Thursday, Tehran had answered the International Atomic Energy Agency’s censure over its nuclear violations (the loudest IAEA alarm bell in 20 years) by announcing the activation of a new, secret third nuclear-enrichment facility — even as it kept up the stall by embracing continued negotiations with US envoys.

That’s when the Israelis moved decisively to lance the festering boil before it was too late.

Any prime minister of Israel, not only Benjamin Netanyahu, would have chosen to do the same at one minute to nuclear midnight.

For Israelis, this is existential.

The Islamic Republic’s ambitions are wholly evil and Tehran’s never been shy in proclaiming it. 

It’s far too early for any safe bets on how this plays out. 

But clearly, with Iran showing no serious intention to strike a deal with Trump as the clock ticked ever closer to a nuclear Iran, Israel felt it had to act now.

Let us point out: Contra the ahistorical, twisted, click baiting fearmongers on the right, Iran hasn’t dared order attacks on US forces in the region, nor is Washington being magically “drawn into Israel’s war.”

Rather, Israel is doing the world-policeman work — “excellent” work, as President Donald Trump acknowledged Friday.

If the Iranian regime is defanged enough, it not only retreats as a global nuclear threat but also becomes vulnerable to revolt at home and crippled in projecting power abroad.

That would allow for a further flowering of the Abraham Accords, joining Israel with key Arab nations and a full-on retreat of radicalism across the region — and, yes, perhaps a new golden age.

Caitlyn Jenner stuck in Tel Aviv amid airstrikes between Israel and Iran

Caitlyn Jenner is trapped in Tel Aviv, Israel, as the country’s conflict with Iran continues to escalate. A ‘quiet’ night in Tel Aviv,” the former Olympian, 76, captioned via Instagram Friday a picture of missiles. “There is not a place I’d rather be, than with the brave people of Israel. God, please continue to shield and protect us.”

Jenner, who came out as transgender in 2015, traveled to Israel to host the Tel Aviv Pride Parade. However, according to local outlets, the LGBTQIA+ event was canceled because of all the turmoil. Jenner is still in Israel, though, as flights have been cleared from nearby airspaces and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport remains closed until further notice.

Jenner sat down for an interview with Channel 12 News in Israel recently, and shared that her daughter Kylie Jenner expressed concerns about her going to the Middle East.

“Kylie goes, ‘Oh my gosh, you’re going to Israel! Are you OK?’ and I said, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be well taken care of,” the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” alum shared.

“Every time I have talked to somebody about Israel and that they have the second biggest Pride event in the world, everybody is always just, like, shocked.”

Ahead of her journey, Caitlyn shared her excitement for the trip by posting a selfie and accompanying video of her take-off from her airplane.

“What a special place. I’m here to stand with those who believe in hope, not hate. 🤝 ,” she captioned the post on Wednesday.

However, just two days later, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes against Iran on Friday in an attempt to destroy its nuclear program and kill its military leaders.

Iran has since retaliated, causing “significant damage” to Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters.

As of Saturday morning, two Iranian generals and three Israeli people have reportedly died due to the ongoing conflict, and at least 43 others have been treated for injuries.

 

Iran - Israel War Updates!

  

New IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour warns:

 “The gates of hell will open on the Zionist enemy.”

🟢 IDF begins mass reserve call-up as part of Operation “Im KeLavi.”

🟢 Iraq files official complaint to the UN over Israeli airspace violations.

🟢 Netanyahu confirms he set the Iran strike for late April, but it was delayed.

🟢 Trump to NY Post: “I always knew the strike date. I know everything.”

🟢 Iranian government spokeswoman accuses Israel of bombing civilian zones.

🟢 IAEA to hold emergency meeting Monday after Iran’s request.

🟢 IAF Commander: “Every launcher hit in Iran saves Israeli lives.”

🟢 Israel’s NSC head Tzachi Hanegbi: “This is only the beginning—there will be casualties.”

🟢 Hanegbi adds: “Airstrikes can’t eliminate the nuclear program. We aim to force Iran to stop.”

🟢 Danny Danon at the UN defends the strike and blasts the UN chief’s silence.

🟢 Senior IDF officers meet to coordinate defense and strike plans across fronts.

🟢 Saudi source: U.S. warned Iraq of direct strikes if militias attack American assets.

🟢 IDF Chief of Staff: “We’re going full speed. Harder days are ahead.”

🟢 Trump tells NYT: “Iran better hurry—my friend Bibi is crazy. Waiting for your call.”

🟢 Khamenei’s televised speech: “The Zionist regime will pay for this crime.”

🟢 Trump meets U.S. National Security Council on Israel-Iran war.

🟢 IDF Spokesman: “We eliminated Iran’s top military brass in the first wave.”

🟢 Israeli warplanes struck the Isfahan nuclear site, targeting uranium reconversion.

IDF eliminates nine senior Iranian nuclear scientists

 

The IDF has released the names of nine Iranian nuclear scientists who were killed in the initial wave of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program early Friday morning. These individuals, the military says, were instrumental in advancing Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

Among those eliminated were:

• Fereydoon Abbasi – nuclear engineering

• Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi – physics

• Akbar Motalebi Zadeh – chemical engineering

• Saeed Barji – materials engineering

• Amir Hassan Fakhahi – physics

• Abd al-Hamid Minoushehr – reactor physics

• Mansour Asgari – physics

• Ahmad Reza Zolfaghari Daryani – nuclear engineering

• Ali Bakhouei Katirimi – mechanical engineering

The IDF described them as key figures in Iran’s nuclear development efforts, with many considered direct successors to Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated in 2020, widely attributed to Israeli intelligence.

According to the military, these scientists were killed in coordinated precision strikes across Tehran, launched in tandem with attacks that also took out several high-ranking military leaders.

The IDF said the operation was the result of a long-term classified initiative involving a dedicated team of intelligence analysts who, over years, secretly tracked and mapped the scientists’ movements and roles. The project gained momentum in the past year and was part of a broader, compartmentalized military strategy targeting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Three killed, dozens injured after Iran launches 200 missiles at Israel

 

Three people were killed by missiles launched from Iran toward Israel since Friday night. On Saturday morning, a man and woman were pronounced dead after a missile struck a residential neighborhood in a central Israeli city.

Severe damage was caused to buildings and vehicles in the area. Twenty-seven others were injured and evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The mayor of the affected city told Kan Reshet Bet: "These are the most horrifying scenes I’ve ever seen. You have to see what’s happening here to understand why it’s so important to remain in protected spaces."

On Friday night, a 60-year-old woman was killed and 62 others injured when missiles fired from Iran struck multiple locations across the Gush Dan region. Among the wounded was a 65-year-old man in serious condition. The injured were transported to hospitals suffering from moderate to light wounds, as well as shock.

The missiles were aimed at both civilian and military targets. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for strikes on dozens of sites in Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to hold a security assessment Saturday night with top defense officials and several ministers.

Israel Fooled the World: Military Strike on Iran Masked by Deception Campaign

 

In a stunning demonstration of strategic cunning, Israel’s overnight strike on Iran was executed under the cloak of what analysts are calling the most complex and effective deception operation in the country’s modern history. The operation—now dubbed Rising Lion—succeeded in catching Tehran completely off guard, targeting nuclear facilities, senior military command, and missile bases deep within Iran’s territory.

"We strike first—so that our children won’t have to strike last.

 

As I sit here in Israel, a free Jew in our eternal homeland, let it be heard loud and clear:

This is not 1939. We are lions. And we will never be threatened again.

Among the high-value targets reportedly eliminated by Israeli precision strikes inside Iran:

– The Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri

– The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

– The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council

– Senior nuclear scientists

According to Israeli sources, the entire top tier of Iran’s terror machine is being surgically dismantled.

Prime Minister Netanyahu didn’t mince words:

“Iran planned to produce 10,000 ballistic missiles. We could not leave the task to the next generation—because if we had, there would not have been a next generation.”

As we speak, Israeli forces are POUNDING Iran’s nuclear sites across the country. Not with empty words. Not with UN resolutions. But with righteous fire.

Let the world understand:

We are no longer scattered. No longer defenseless. No longer silent.

God bless the IDF. God bless the brave men and women of our security forces. And may God bless the Nation of Israel.

We will defend our people. We will defend our land.

And if necessary, we will strike first—so that our children won’t have to strike last.

Key Developments – June 13

 Israel–Iran Conflict Escalation | Operation “Am K’Lavi”

Trump: “Today is Day 61”

The President revealed he gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum for a deal. “They didn’t take it. Today’s the 61st day. Now they get a second chance.”

Drone War Expands

Multiple Iranian UAVs intercepted:

2 UAVs shot down in the north

Interceptions reported over Syria, Lebanon, and the Red Sea by an Israeli Sa’ar 6 navy vessel

Israeli Air Force continues targeted strikes deep inside Iran

Operation “Am K’Lavi” Declared a Preventive War

Cabinet Minister Orit Strock:

 “This is a war of necessity, not deterrence. A war to destroy Iran’s ability to harm us. Israel is no longer waiting for the next massacre.”

Revolutionary Guard Leaders Targeted

Fox News reports Israel engineered moves that caused Iranian IRGC air force leadership to gather — and kept them there — before striking.

France: “Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself”

President Macron reaffirms support for Israel’s self-defense, coordinating with regional leaders and EU allies to reduce escalation.

Iran’s Casualty Report

Official Iranian sources claim:

78 killed, 329 injured so far from Israeli strikes.

Iran denies drone retaliation, but vows real revenge “soon, through official channels.”

US-Israel Coordination

PM Netanyahu and President Trump expected to speak again today. Netanyahu is convening an emergency assessment with top military, Mossad, and Shin Bet officials.

Tensions Rise Globally

Germany, France, UK leaders in talks following the strikes.

Iran walks out of nuclear talks with the US.

Cabinet in Israel reportedly read the entire Book of Psalms during decision meeting.

Zera Shimshon Parshat Behaalotecha

 

Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer amid security crisis

 

Due to the security situation, Lithuanian yeshiva head Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructed that all educational institutions must fully comply with Home Front Command directives and cease all studies.

“One must adhere to the authorities' guidelines and not open educational institutions,” he stated, referring to all haredi educational institutions.

Early on Friday morning, prayer gatherings were held in major yeshivot, including Ponovezh, Hebron, and others, praying for the success of the operation against Iran and the safety of the people of Israel.

Earlier, Rabbi David Stav, Chairman of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, instructed the public to pray alone this Shabbat (Sabbath) — without a minyan (qurom of ten men necessary for prayer).

“The people of Israel are in a state of emergency. We pray and strengthen the IDF soldiers and the leaders of the state in their fight to remove the existential threat from the State of Israel. This emergency obligates us all to fully obey Home Front Command instructions. If the restriction on gatherings remains in effect, it also applies to synagogue prayers. A minyan is a commendable practice, but saving lives overrides Shabbat,” he said.

He further added: “The radio should be left on the Gal Shaket station to receive updates if necessary. Do not turn on the television, radio, or surf the internet out of curiosity.”

Gal Shaked is a radio station that broadcasts only emergency messages, allowing those who observe the Sabbath and holidays to receive critical updates without additional news.

Trump Says That Iran Can Still Make a deal, but "several people in leadership will not be coming back," ;)

US President Donald Trump on Friday responded to Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, explaining that Iran "just couldn't get" a deal "done."

"I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal," he wrote on his Truth Social social media platform. "I told them, in the strongest of words, to 'just do it,' but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done. I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come - And they know how to use it."

"Certain Iranian hardliner’s spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end."

Trump added, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!"

Trump spoke to Fox News' Bret Baier on Thursday night, commenting that he knew of the Israeli strikes in advance and that there were no surprises, but stressed the US was not involved militarily.

The President also expressed hope that Iran would still negotiate with the US.

"Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will see. There are several people in leadership that will not be coming back," he said.

Asked about possible retaliation by Iran, Trump said, "We will defend Israel if necessary."

In a post on Truth Social, he reiterated his commitment to a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

"We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" the post read.

RELEASED FOR PUBLICATION: This is Wild!!! ...The Israeli Mossad created a weapons and drone manufacturing facility in the heart of Iran.Footage not seen every day: Mossad operatives Had a Drone Factory on Iranian soil:*

 

The Mossad’s operational commando unit was documented while deploying precision strike systems intended to target Iran’s air defense systems.

Mossad's commando unit was in Iran itself! 

An Israeli security source revealed dramatic new details on Friday morning regarding the extensive Israeli strike against strategic infrastructure deep within Iran. According to the source, the operation - codenamed “Am KeLavi” (literally "Lion's Might," but codenamed in English "Rising Lion") - was years in the making and executed through close cooperation between the IDF, the Mossad, and Israel’s defense industries.

In preparation for the operation, the IDF and Mossad worked side by side to assemble detailed intelligence dossiers on senior Iranian defense officials and nuclear scientists, enabling precise targeted assassinations. Concurrently, a covert campaign was launched to neutralize Iran’s strategic missile array through a combination of airstrikes and deep-cover operations on the ground.

According to the source, in recent years, the Mossad, in conjunction with the IDF and leveraging advanced technologies from Israel’s defense sector, carried out a series of covert sabotage missions within the heart of Iran. These actions directly degraded Iran’s air defense capabilities and strategic missile systems.

The covert campaign involved the activation of three distinct and complex operational systems:

1. Commando Teams Inside Iran:

Special Mossad units infiltrated central Iran and pre-positioned precision-guided weapon systems near Iranian surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries. As the Israeli Air Force launched its aerial assault, these systems were activated and launched precision strikes simultaneously, striking key targets with exceptional accuracy.

2. Vehicle-Based Strike Systems:

To further neutralize Iran’s air defense systems - which posed a threat to Israeli aircraft - the Mossad covertly deployed attack technologies embedded within civilian vehicles across Iran. When the operation commenced, these concealed platforms launched powerful munitions that destroyed their assigned targets: Iran’s air defense infrastructure.

3. Covert Drone Bases:

The Mossad established a secret base of explosive-laden drones, smuggled into Iran long before the strike. During the Israeli offensive, these drones were launched toward Iranian surface-to-surface missile launchers located at the Esfajabad base near Tehran - a strategic site posing one of the greatest threats to both Israeli military and civilian targets - and successfully destroyed them.

The senior source emphasized that the operation "required bold and sophisticated planning, groundbreaking strategic thinking, and intricate deception." He added: “This mission - made possible by accurate intelligence, cutting-edge technology, and the brave execution by operatives on the ground - delivered a painful blow to Iran’s strategic capabilities and a clear message: Israel will not allow its enemies to acquire weapons of mass destruction."

Iran Targeting Beit Shemesh?

 

Preliminary update: 

The IDF is evacuating communities near Beit Shemesh due to concerns over a possible Iranian strike on a sensitive military base. Troops have arrived in several areas and instructed residents to evacuate within minutes. The evacuation follows intelligence indicating a potential imminent attack.