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Iran Planned To Invade Israel ‘From All Sides,’ With ‘Nuclear Strike,’ Thousands of Terrorists, Danon Says
Israel’s strikes against Iran were a “calculated and necessary action” that was “carried out in response to an escalating existential threat,” Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters in New York at the global body’s headquarters.
The Islamic Republic has a long history of funding and training terror proxies across the Middle East, but the direct threat from the regime “took a dramatic turn,” Danon said. “Iran advanced significantly toward nuclear weapons capabilities.”
Danon pointed to a secret program, which Israeli intelligence uncovered, that showed dangerous Iranian progress toward a nuclear bomb. It also revealed plans for a surprise attack on Israel in coordination with Iran’s proxies, with an invasion “from all sides, with thousands of terrorists and thousands of projectiles” going beyond an Oct. 7-style attack and incorporating “a nuclear strike,” the envoy said.
Israel “could not, and would not, wait for that moment to arrive,” he said.
He noted “an absence of meaningful international consequences” to Iran’s “repeated violations” and its “continued deception” amid a recent International Atomic Energy Agency report showing that Tehran’s nuclear program was outside the parameters of its international commitments. The report also showed that Iran obscures the details of its nuclear program.
Danon chided António Guterres, the U.N. secretary-general, who issued a statement earlier on Friday expressing “concern” over Israel’s operation.
“I must ask: Where was the secretary-general when Iran spent years arming itself while vowing to wipe Israel off the map?” Danon said. “Where was his voice when Iran rained hundreds of missiles and drones on our civilians?”
At Iran’s request, the U.N. Security Council is slated to meet at 3 p.m. in New York on Friday—first in an open setting and then behind closed doors to discuss Israel’s operation and its aftermath.
“We will not sit quietly while our people are targeted,” Danon said. “Not again. Not ever. Empty words will not stop Iran. Israel will.” JNS
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BECHASDEI HASHEM: IDF: Iran’s Latest Missile Launch Limited in Scope, No Injuries Reported
The Israeli military has confirmed that Iran’s most recent strike, carried out less than an hour ago, involved only a small number of ballistic missiles.
According to the IDF, the limited barrage was effectively countered by Israel’s air defense systems, which successfully intercepted most of the incoming threats. There have been no confirmed missile landings on Israeli territory.
Magen David Adom also reported that there were no injuries or medical incidents resulting from the attempted strike.
Following an assessment of the situation, the Home Front Command has announced that civilians across the country may safely exit their protected spaces, as the immediate danger has passed.
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Tragedy in Skver: 4-Year-Old Girl Killed in Drunk Driver Accident
A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the community of Monsey, as four-year-old Golda Eisenbach a”h passed away from her injuries after being struck by a drunk driver on Motzoei Shabbos.
Golda was the daughter of Rav Yisroel Eisenbach, a distinguished member of the Skverer community, renowned askan, and longtime member of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Spring Valley. Her mother, Mrs. Rochel Freida, is a pillar of the local community as well.
The young child was initially treated at the scene by Rockland County Hatzolah volunteers before being transported to a nearby hospital. She was later transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where doctors sadly pronounced her petirah.
All are asked to daven for the recovery of other victims of the accident: Baruch Avrohom Yisroel ben Chava Yitta, Chaim Yehuda ben Esther Kreindel, and Ephraim Yosef ben Esther Kreindel
The levayah is scheduled to take place today at 12:30 p.m., departing from the home of the Skverer Rebbe on Jefferson Avenue in Shikun Skver. Kevurah will follow at the Skverer beis hachaim.
Umacha Hacham dimah me’al kol ponim.
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From Jerusalem Estates to Ir Olam — A Vision That Reshapes the City
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When Akiva Zuravin set out to develop Jerusalem Estates, he wasn’t simply building luxury apartments—he was making a statement. A quiet one, as is his way. But unmistakable. Tucked into the historic Schneller compound in the heart of the frum neighborhoods and within walking distance of prominent Chassidic centers, Jerusalem Estates became more than just a sought-after address. It became a symbol of what’s possible when vision, values, and execution align.
“We weren’t just creating buildings,” Zuravin reflects. “We were shaping something that felt deeply connected to its surroundings—authentic, beautiful, and thoughtfully done.”
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It was that mindset that set Jerusalem Estates apart—and that continues to define Zuravin’s approach today. With Ir Olam, his most ambitious development yet, the goal is even broader: not just to build homes, but to shape the rhythm of modern life in Jerusalem.
Located adjacent to Givat Shaul, Kiryat Moshe, and Beit Hakerem, and minutes away from Har Nof, Ir Olam rises from the grounds of the old flour mill—once an industrial area and now envisioned as one of Jerusalem’s most forward-looking quarters for living, working, and gathering.
Where Jerusalem Estates was a residential landmark, Ir Olam is a full-scale quarter:
Three luxury residential towers.
Two LEED Platinum-certified office buildings.
A boutique shopping boulevard.
Green rooftops, shuls, co-working areas, a school, and a central piazza designed to foster everyday connection.
But beyond design and functionality lies a deeper intention: community. At Jerusalem Estates, Zuravin prioritized buyers who shared common values—people who could not only live alongside one another but thrive together. That same care is being applied at Ir Olam.
“When people share the same rhythm of life,” Zuravin explains, “the entire experience becomes more meaningful. The gym, the shul, the party room—they’re not just amenities. They’re points of connection.”
In Ir Olam, where residents will share workspaces, rooftops, lounges, and lifestyle services, community isn’t just a feature—it’s part of the architecture. The goal is a natural, respectful cohesion that allows for privacy and belonging to coexist.
The project was conceived by Yashar Architects, whose signature blends functionality with elegance, and is being built to international standards of environmental sustainability and urban planning. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, with user experience at the core.
Zuravin builds with intention and with an understanding of what Jerusalem is, and what it still can be.
Ir Olam is the next chapter in that story. A new neighborhood for a city that continues to evolve—thoughtfully, gracefully, and always with purpose.
Crafted for those who know.
BREAKING FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP: Iran-Israel Deal Possible, Like India-Pakistan Success
IDF Strikes Tehran with Intense Barrage as 50 Israeli Fighter Jets Join Assault
Iranian media outlets reported that air defense systems were reactivated throughout Tehran on Sunday afternoon in response to a new wave of incoming projectiles from Israel. According to the reports, Israeli strikes resumed across multiple areas of the capital.
At the same time, attacks were also recorded in the city of Tabriz and surrounding areas, while loud blasts were reported near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran.
The IDF announced on Sunday morning that approximately 50 Israeli Air Force jets had been deployed overnight above Tehran, conducting a wide-scale assault on installations connected to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
According to the military, the aircraft carried out attacks on 80 high-value targets throughout Tehran. These included the main offices of the Iranian Defense Ministry, facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and various locations believed to be used by the regime to conceal its nuclear archives.
Since Operation Rising Lion commenced in the early hours of Friday, the Israeli military has struck over 170 targets and dismantled 720 elements of Iranian military infrastructure.
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TORAH – THE GREATEST PROTECTION!
ושאבתם מים בששון: IDF Strike Hits Tehran Water Main, Worsening Chaos as Millions Flee
THE TOLL THUS FAR: 11 Killed, 200 Injured, 2 Missing As Iranian Missiles Pound Israel
At least 11 people were killed overnight in a wave of Iranian missile attacks on civilian areas across Israel.
Seven people were killed when an apartment building in Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, sustained a direct hit, according to the Magen David Adom emergency medical service. A 4-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy are among the dead.
Rescue efforts are ongoing at the scene, where two people remained unaccounted for beneath the rubble after four of the missing were found at hospitals. At least 180 others were wounded in the strike, according to Daniel Hadad, Ayalon region director of the Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command.
Four members of the Khatib family were killed in Tamra, a village in the Lower Galilee, 12 miles east of Acre, when an Iranian missile hit their residence. The victims were identified as Manar Khatib, 45, her daughters Shada 20, and Hala, 13, and their relative, Manal Khatib, 41. Fourteen others were wounded in the strike.
A missile strike in Haifa injured 13 people, all of whom were reported to be in moderate or mild condition.
Meanwhile, in Rechovot in central Israel, a direct hit on a building left 37 people wounded, two seriously, Magen David Adom said. The Weizmann Institute of Science in the same city said that several of its buildings were damaged by the missile barrage, but that there were no casualties, adding that the institute is in contact with security and emergency services to ensure the safety of its staff and campus.
Dozens more were hurt in other missile impacts across the country.
The IDF Home Front Command was continuing to operate at the impact zones in Bat Yam, Tamra and Rehovot on Sunday morning.
Nearly 80 missiles were fired at Israel in two barrages, according to estimates in the defense establishment, Israeli media reported on Sunday. About 40 missiles were fired at the north, and approximately 35 missiles targeted the central region.
Earlier, between Friday and early Shabbos morning, three more civilians were killed by Iranian ballistic missile attacks on central Israel.
“A very sad and difficult morning. Our brothers and sisters were murdered and injured last night in heinous Iranian attacks against the civilian population in Bat Yam, Tamra and other communities,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday.
“Jews and Arabs, longtime citizens and new immigrants, including children and the elderly, women and men. I share in the families’ deep sorrow and mourn this terrible loss. I pray for the recovery of the wounded and the safe return of the missing. We will mourn together. We will overcome together,” he added.
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said, “In the very near future, you will see Israeli Air Force jets over the skies of Tehran—we will strike every site and every target belonging to the ayatollah regime.”
Iran’s nuclear program “was dealt a significant blow,” Netanyahu stressed, referring to the Jewish state’s largest-ever attack against the Islamic Republic, which began on June 13.
The goal of “Operation Rising Lion” is twofold: to dismantle both the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile threats, the premier said.
Earlier on Saturday, the IDF announced that it had “established aerial superiority from western Iran to Tehran,” allowing Israeli aircraft to operate freely across a wide swath of territory.
This unprecedented freedom of action was achieved by systematically destroying Iranian radar installations, surface-to-air missile batteries and command centers, making it possible for Israeli jets and drones to identify and strike additional targets, including mobile ballistic missile launchers poised to fire at Israel before they could be launched.
Israel’s ongoing operation could extend over “weeks, not days,” according to a CNN report citing White House and Israeli officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly aligned with the projected timeline and has expressed support for Israel’s approach.
“The Trump administration firmly believes this can be resolved through continued negotiations with the U.S.,” an American official told CNN, emphasizing, however, that Washington does not intend to dictate how Israel should defend itself.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisroe Katz issued a stark warning, declaring that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues to fire on Israeli population centers.
“The Iranian dictator is turning Iranian citizens into hostages and creating a reality in which they—especially the residents of Tehran—will pay a heavy price for the criminal harm to Israeli citizens,” he said. JNS
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UPDATE: No Impacts or Injuries in Latest Iranian Missile Attack on Israel
BIZARRE: Democrat Gov. Tim Walz Says Communist China ‘Might’ Have ‘Moral Authority’ to Negotiate Israel-Iran Conflict
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who ran alongside Kamala Harris on the 2024 Democratic ticket, raised eyebrows this week by suggesting that communist China could potentially be seen as a leading moral voice in the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Speaking at a forum hosted by the Center for American Progress, Walz made the remarks while discussing the fallout from Israel’s military actions against Iran. As reported by Fox News, Walz stated, “Iran has to retaliate, in their mind,” adding that the region had reignited into chaos: “The Middle East is back on fire in a way that has now expanded.”
He then shifted focus to the question of international mediation, posing, “Now who is the voice in the world that can negotiate some type of agreement in this? Who holds the moral authority? Who holds the ability to do that?” He went on to say, “Because we are not seen as a neutral actor, and we maybe never were. I don’t want to tell anybody that. I think there’s a lot of people that say, ‘You always lean one way in this.’ But I think there was at least an attempt to be somewhat of the arbitrator in this. We saw President Carter do it with Begin and Sadat. We’ve had certain wins along the way that were actually mutually beneficial both ways. Now I ask who that is. And, I mean, consistently over and over again we’re gonna have to face the reality, it might be the Chinese.”
These comments came in the aftermath of Thursday night’s Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military assets, which led to a barrage of Iranian missiles directed at Yerushalayim and Tel Aviv in retaliation.
Following the strikes, Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retribution against Israel, threatening a “bitter and painful” fate for the Jewish state after several top-ranking military commanders were killed in the Israeli offensive.
Scrutiny surrounding Walz’s connection to China has intensified over the past year. Breitbart News contributor Peter Schweizer reported in August that Walz had ties to “secret police stations that the Chinese have here in the United States.”
Further adding to the controversy, a Breitbart report in September noted that Walz—who previously worked in education—had spent time teaching in China in 1989 and had made repeated trips to the country in subsequent years. As the leader of student excursions to China, his relationship with the Chinese Communist Party has come under increasing examination by House Republicans since he was selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate.
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TRAGEDY IN MONSEY: 4-Year-Old Golda Eisenbach A”H, Niftar After Being Struck By Drunk Driver
US and Israeli Officials Say Conflict With Iran Will Take ‘Weeks, Not Days’
Israel’s military campaign against Iranian targets is anticipated to continue for several weeks – “weeks, not days” – rather than wrapping up quickly, according to CNN, which cited both American and Israeli government sources. This prolonged timeline has reportedly been met with quiet assent from Washington.
Talks between Israeli and U.S. officials have made it clear that both sides share a mutual understanding about the extended nature of the operation. A senior Israeli official told CNN that the Trump administration has not raised any objections in private regarding the operation lasting several weeks.
Further highlighting the alignment between the two allies, a source within the White House confirmed that the administration is fully briefed on Israel’s objectives and, implicitly, backs the initiative. The official also noted that how long the hostilities will last will largely depend on how Tehran chooses to respond.
While reaffirming the commitment to diplomacy, the same White House official added, “The Trump administration firmly believes this can be solved by continuing negotiations with the US.” The official also stressed that Israel has full discretion in defending itself, explaining that the U.S. “was not going to direct Israel to do anything but defend itself.”
Trump shared his own perspective on the matter in a post on Truth Social, writing that he believes the conflict between Israel and Iran “should end.”
He wrote: “President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well. We talked at length. Much less time was spent talking about Russia/Ukraine, but that will be for next week. He is doing the planned prisoner swaps – large numbers of prisoners are being exchanged, immediately, from both sides. The call lasted approximately 1 hour. He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end.”
On Friday, Trump told Barak Ravid of Axios that he believes Israel’s heavy bombardment of Iranian facilities might actually make it easier to reach a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran.
When asked whether the military action had undermined his diplomatic goals, Trump replied, “I don’t think so. Maybe the opposite. Maybe now they will negotiate seriously.”
In a follow-up comment, Trump said, “I gave Iran 60 days, today is day 61. They should have made a deal.” He suggested that Iran’s weakened position after Israel’s assault could finally push them to the negotiating table. “I couldn’t get them to a deal in 60 days. They were close, they should have done it. Maybe now it will happen,” said Trump.
{Matzav.com}Fox News Reports Live From The Scene In Bat Yam
Report: Iran’s Miscalculation Enabled Israel To Eliminate Top Officials
According to a report in The New York Times, Iran had advance knowledge that Israel might target its nuclear program, but Iranian leadership was caught off guard by the timing. Tehran did not anticipate that Israel would strike while talks with the United States were still underway, which contributed to the overwhelming success of the Israeli operation early Friday morning.
Sources close to Iran’s top leadership told the Times that the regime had expected that any military action would be postponed until after the upcoming sixth round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S., which had been scheduled for Sunday, June 15, in Oman. In light of the Israeli strikes, the future of those talks is now uncertain, with Iran signaling that they are likely to be canceled.
The Times reported that Iranian officials believed the threats from Israel were nothing more than psychological tactics designed to pressure Tehran at the negotiating table. They dismissed warnings of an imminent strike as political theater, never expecting a full-scale attack.
This miscalculation reportedly led to a failure to activate contingency plans. Senior military officials remained in their personal residences on Thursday night instead of seeking shelter in fortified locations, making them vulnerable. As a result, key commanders, including Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami and Armed Forces head Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, were killed.
In the confusion that followed the initial strikes, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, called an emergency war council with his senior staff. They too were eliminated when Israeli forces struck their meeting site.
The Times report included leaked messages exchanged between top Iranian officials in which they vented their disbelief and outrage: “Where is our air defense?” and “How can Israel come and attack anything it wants, kill our top commanders, and we are incapable of stopping it?”
The officials also privately expressed concern about the intelligence and defense breakdowns that left the country exposed to such a devastating assault. “Israel’s attack completely caught the leadership by surprise, especially the killing of the top military figures and nuclear scientists,” said Hamid Hosseini, a member of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce’s energy committee, in a phone call with the Times from within Iran. “It also exposed our lack of proper air defense and their ability to bombard our critical sites and military bases with no resistance.”
Hosseini further remarked that many within the government were stunned by Israel’s apparent ability to penetrate Iran’s military and intelligence networks.
The Times also reported on internal discussions following the Israeli offensive, led by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Two officials familiar with those talks said that while Khamenei was determined to retaliate, he was hesitant to rush into action.
There was significant internal debate over how Iran should respond and whether it could endure an extended conflict with Israel, especially if the United States became involved. The heavy damage to Iran’s missile arsenal and air defense systems weighed heavily in the deliberations.
One participant in the meeting reportedly warned that any Israeli strike targeting Iran’s critical infrastructure—such as its energy grid or water systems—could spark unrest or riots among the population.
A member of the IRGC who had knowledge of the meeting told the Times that Khamenei was facing a crossroads: he could escalate the conflict and risk provoking a war that might endanger the survival of his regime, or pull back and appear weak both at home and abroad.
“Khamanei faces no good options,” Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, told the Times. “If he escalates, he risks inviting a more devastating Israeli attack t
{Matzav.com}DESPERATE: Report: Iran Pleads with Qatar, Oman to Get Trump to Stop War
Iran is now turning to regional intermediaries in a bid to halt the escalating conflict, reportedly pleading with them to deliver a message directly to President Donald Trump: stop the war.
Despite continuing its missile assaults on Israel, Iran has been unable to shield itself from the relentless wave of Israeli counterstrikes.
In under two days, Israel has succeeded in eliminating the bulk of Iran’s top military commanders and nuclear experts. It has also inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and nearly wiped out what remained of the country’s air defense systems. In response to Tehran’s missile fire on Israeli population centers, Israel has also begun hitting critical components of Iran’s energy sector.
According to a report in Yisroel Hayom, Iran appears to be signaling that it has reached a breaking point.
The newspaper revealed that Iranian officials have asked Oman and Qatar to step in and mediate indirect talks between Tehran and Washington—on the condition that Israel halts its strikes. Oman, which has played a role in past negotiations, has already acknowledged its involvement, though U.S. officials reportedly see no urgency to engage.
A senior American diplomat told Yisroel Hayom that Iran is now operating from a far more vulnerable position than it was prior to Israel’s initial offensive on Thursday.
“They either failed to understand or deliberately ignored the president’s warnings, which were very clear. They tried to stall through negotiations, refused to compromise on the most basic issue that could have proven their claim they are not seeking a bomb, halting uranium enrichment on Iranian soil. Worst of all, they deceived us, continuing rapid development of their nuclear weapons program even while talks were underway,” he said.
President Donald Trump, for his part, has called on Iran to return to negotiations and agree to dismantle its uranium enrichment operations—an element of earlier talks that Tehran had flatly rejected before Israel’s military campaign began.
Only days earlier, Trump expressed serious doubt about the potential for a new agreement with Iran, stating that he was “much less confident” in reaching a deal and implying that Tehran had been deliberately dragging its feet while accelerating toward nuclear capability.
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Canada: Israel Has The Right To Defend Itself
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced his backing for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Iran.
In a public statement, Carney remarked, “Iran’s nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace.”
He continued by emphasizing Canada’s position: “Canada reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and to ensure its security,” while simultaneously urging caution with the appeal, “We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and move towards a diplomatic resolution.”
On Friday, Carney brought together Canada’s National Security Council to be briefed on the unfolding events and to confirm that appropriate measures are being taken to safeguard Canadian citizens and diplomatic personnel stationed in the Middle East.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand expressed alarm over Iran’s advancing weapons capabilities, stating that Canada remains concerned “about the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ballistic missile program.”
She cautioned that “further action” could provoke “a broader regional conflict with devastating consequences” and stressed the urgency of the moment, adding, “De-escalation must be the priority.”
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Haifa Oil Refinery Damaged In Iranian Missile Barrage
Since Friday: Israel Carries Out 170 Strikes on Iran, Targeting Missiles and Nuclear Sites
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