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The Chief of Staff and senior IDF officials are currently commanding IDF strikes in Iran from the Air Force Base. The IDF is at full readiness for offense and defense. The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi,

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is directing strikes in Iran from the Air Force Operations Room, with the IDF at full readiness.

June 8, 2026 at 6:16 am IDF Press Release defense

The Chief of Staff and senior IDF officials are currently commanding IDF strikes in Iran from the Air Force Operations Room. The IDF is at full readiness for offense and defense. The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, and senior IDF officials have held ongoing situation assessments over the past few hours and are commanding IDF strikes in Iran from the Air Force Operations Room. The IDF is on alert and ready for continued operations in all sectors against those who threaten the State of Israel.

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military June 8, 2026 at 6:13 pm 16 minutes ago New

Israels Defense Minister Pledges Continued Assaults on Hezbollah in Beirut as Long as Northern Israel Under Attack, Regardless of Iranian Threats

Israel's Defense Minister declares Beirut will face strikes if northern communities are attacked, defying Iranian threats and vowing continued IDF operations.

Economy June 8, 2026 at 5:58 pm 31 minutes ago New

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, June 8, 2026

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Economy June 8, 2026 at 5:45 pm 44 minutes ago New

Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Monday, June 8 2026

The Bank of Israel released end-of-day Shekel exchange rates for Monday, June 8, 2026, with the US Dollar seeing a significant increase.

military June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm 58 minutes ago New

Sirens activated in the Zar’it area, details under examination.

Sirens sounded in the Zar'it area, with the IDF spokesperson confirming details are currently under investigation.

military June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm 59 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts that were activated a short time ago in the Zar’it area, one launch was identified that fell in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

IDF forces in southern Lebanon identified one rocket launch from Zar'it area; no casualties reported.

Crime June 8, 2026 at 3:59 pm 2 hours ago New

Ramla Police officers and Border Police fighters, following a pursuit, arrested a suspect involved in a shooting incident at a store in Be’er Ya’akov. Upon receiving the report of the shooting, the forces launched accelerated searches and investigative actions.

Ramla Police & Border Police arrested a suspect in a store shooting in Be'er Ya'akov after a pursuit; no casualties. Court detention extension requested.

military June 8, 2026 at 3:43 pm 3 hours ago New

Lebanon-Launched Projectiles Trigger Sirens in Northern Israel

Sirens sounded in northern Israel after projectiles were launched from Lebanon, with the IDF intercepting some and one falling near soldiers.

home front June 8, 2026 at 3:29 pm 3 hours ago New

Further to the alerts that were activated a short time ago in several areas in the north of the country, three launches were identified that were fired from Lebanon towards IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.

Three rockets fired from Lebanon towards IDF forces in southern Lebanon were intercepted, with no casualties reported.

Politics June 8, 2026 at 3:28 pm 3 hours ago New

Knesset Expands Benefits for Lone National Service Volunteers

The Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee approved new regulations expanding benefits for lone National Service volunteers in Israel.

home front June 8, 2026 at 3:14 pm 3 hours ago New

North country sirens activated, details examined.

Sirens sounded across northern Israel as the IDF investigates the cause, with details currently being examined.