Motzei Shabbos Shelach Israel At War

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 US strikes Iran

America Bombs Iran Destroys 3 nuclear sites

2:00am

- The IAF has begun a series of strikes toward military targets in western Iran

Additionally, this morning, the IAF struck missile launchers ready to launch toward Israeli territory, soldiers in the Iranian Armed Forces, and swiftly neutralized the launchers that launched missiles toward Israeli territory a short while ago.

- Iranian state media: In latest missile volley Iran fired the Khyber missile at Israel for the first time

1:00am

- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi released a statement saying in part:

“The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences. Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior.”

- Iran Revolutionary Guards: The missile attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport, a biological research center, and logistical support, command, and control bases.

- All clear given residents can come out of shelters

-MDA  ii injured light to moderate injuries 

The scene @ a impact location this morning 

- IDF warns of another incoming barrage of missiles from Iran

2 serious injured

Fire Department update: Dan region - direct hit on a structure -  Center - hit on a vehicle near a residential building, extensive destruction at the scene - Coast region - destruction of buildings from a direct hit, fear of being trapped.

12:30am

- Update 10 impact sites reported by MDA heavy damage

- it appears sirens did not go off in Chaifa. Loud explosions heard in Tel Aviv

-Impacts reported at several locations in the north in Chaifa and valley regions. Approximately 20-30 missiles were launched

- Sirens sounding across Israel due to another Iranian missile launch sirens in Yerushalayim and Central areas

- Israeli officials believe enriched uranium was returned to the facility in Isfahan that was attacked overnight by the US. It is still unclear whether it was destroyed or merely buried under the rubble. Amit Segal

- The B-2’s that struck the Iranian nuclear sites early Sunday flew non-stop for about 37 hours from their base in Missouri, refueling several times mid-air, a U.S. official said

- US drops 12 ‘bunker buster’ bombs on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant as Trump declares facility ‘is gone,’ says ‘now is the time for peace’

- Update 12 Bunker buster bombs were dropped on fordow totaling 60 ton of explosives.

El AL rescue flights back to US put on hold after opening registration. People still leaving from Egypt through Taba crossing to Sharm El Sheikh

Tvisa at Sharm El Sheikh Airport is $25. 

- Some American Roshei Yeahiva have advised their talmidim not to travel through Arab countries at this time.

-Israeli officials believe Iran is likely to retaliate against American targets. ‘They’re in an apocalyptic mindset unwilling to compromise and charging forward headfirst, no matter the cost.’ Amit Segal

- ElAl flight tonight from Newark to TLV passengers were boarding when they were told flight is canceled after Israel closed air space.

-Trump: ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT. THANK YOU! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

- Israel closes its airspace no arriving or  departing flights. Land borders are open.

-Iranian TV: No nuclear radiation is expected, and all enriched uranium has been removed from nuclear facilities in advance

-Excerpts Trump speech tonight: video below

 I want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu. We went down a long road together. And I want to thank the Israeli Military and people.

Iran's nuclear facilities have been completely destroyed. The Middle East bully must make peace now

For forty years, they have cried death to America and Israel, killing and murdering. Hundreds of thousands have died because of Iran's terrorist activities.

Trump ended with giving thanks to G-d, and then, “G-d Bless Israel. G-d Bless America.”

- Trump: We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!Thank you for your attention to this matter.

-Rav Ben Zion kook shlita: Everyone should  say the tefilah of אשר הניא עצת רשעים  tonight the same tefilah that is said on Purim after megila

- Khamenei: Americans face more severe damage and blows than they have suffered in the past

- Netanyahu : "We have never had a great friend like President Trump."

 "On behalf of myself, all the citizens of Israel, and the entire Jewish people, I thank him from the bottom of my heart."

- Iranian media quotes Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: "The US entering the battlefield will cause them irreversible damage."

-The Supreme Leader of Iran has instructed Naim Qassem, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, to enter the fighting and launch missiles at Israel. 

- IDF Homefront Command announces an immediate tightening of the guidelines: 

With the approval of Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, and following a situation assessment, it was decided that, starting today (Sunday) at 03:45, an immediate change will take place in the Home Front Command's defense policy.

As part of the changes, it was decided to move all regions of the country from a partial and limited activity rating to a necessary activity rating. The guidelines include: a ban on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, with the exception of essential businesses.

-President Trump is not currently planning further attacks , and hopes Iran will agree to diplomacy. (CNN)

-Senior Israeli official to Channel 12 & 14: The Americans informed Israel in advance of the attack just as we informed them before our attack. 

- NYT: The Fordow nuclear facility was hit by multiple bunker-busting bombs. Initial damage assessment indicates the facility has been "put out of action."

-Trump: I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates President Trump (in English) 

"President Trump and I often say: 'Peace through strength.'

First comes strength, then comes peace.

And tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with great strength."

- Fox News is now reporting that the US dropped 6 bunker-busting 30,000lb GBU-57 bombs on the Fordow nuclear facility. In addition, 30 Tomahawk missiles were launched at the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities

- President Trump to Reuters: "It was an incredible success tonight. They [Iran] have to make peace right away. They have to do it right away or they will be hit again."

-New York Times report: A significant reason that contributed to Trump's decision to attack was a US intelligence assessment that Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities had set back its nuclear program by only six months and that further attacks would not have caused additional damage.

-El AL opens registration for flights out of Israel sign up HERE 

In the situation room during the attack