01:12โขIsrael Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
โจThe newspapers report that Israel has launched Operation "Lion's Den," a preemptive strike targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and missile installations (13tv, Davar, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, Kan, Maariv, Mako, n12, now14, Ynet, Kipa, walla). The Air Force attacked dozens of targets including centrifuges, with explosions heard in Tehran and mushroom clouds visible across the Iranian capital (Davar, Mako, n12). Defense Minister Katz declared a special emergency status nationwide, warning of expected Iranian missile and drone retaliation in the immediate term, prompting sirens across Israel and closure of all airspace (Davar, Maariv, Ynet, walla). Israeli media describe this as a "decisive moment in Israel's history," with thousands of reservists called up under emergency orders and schools canceled, though citizens were instructed to stay near protected areas rather than enter shelters (n12, Ynet, Mako). Reports suggest Israel also attempted to assassinate Iran's military chief during the operation (Maariv, n12).