Schools and many workplaces had been closed since the start of "Operation Rising Lion" against Iran on June 13.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck weapons manufacturing facilities, centrifuge production sites and research and development centers, according to the IDF.

"The Iranian military leadership is on the run," he says after the IDF killed Iran's new wartime chief of staff, Ali Shadmani.

Ali Shadmani had served as Iran's emergency wartime chief of staff after his predecessor was eliminated by Israel in the opening strike of the war.

"The Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappear," Defense Minister Israel Katz had said ahead of the attack.

"This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us," Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated.

Both projectiles struck open areas, according to the IDF, causing no injuries or damage.

The attack triggered air-raid sirens across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem area.

Newly released footage shows gunmen firing on people, reportedly when and where Hamas accused Israel of slaying 31 individuals.

The system, a smaller version of the Iron Beam system expected to be deployed later this year, intercepted dozens of drones during the war, according to the military.

The delegation entered an active combat zone without approval, the Israeli military stated, adding that no casualties were reported in the incident.

Israel's Magen David Adom medical emergency response group said it received no reports of casualties in the attack.

A bunker-busting airstrike hit a Hamas command center under the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, where Sinwar was reportedly leading operations.

After 584 days in Hamas captivity, the IDF soldier spoke with both Israeli and U.S. leaders as efforts continue to free the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Alexander, believed to have been the last living American citizen held in the Strip, is the first male IDF soldier taken on Oct. 7, 2023, to be freed. He spent 584 days in captivity.

Khalid Ahmad Ahmad and Adnan Harb were behind cross-border attacks, weapons smuggling, and operational rebuilding efforts for Iranian-backed terror groups.

The attack came over an hour after the IDF issued evacuation orders for the airport, which has been under control of the Houthis since 2014.

"We are increasing the pressure with the goal of bringing our [captive] people back and defeating Hamas," said IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.

"Israel will not allow harm to the Druze community in Syria," stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

The Morag Corridor will extend 3.1 miles into the Strip as Israel moves to cut off Hamas supply lines from the Sinai.