Regular updates
22:00 – Report: Iran is ready to discuss nuclear in exchange for sanctions relief
Despite Tehran’s flexibility, the president clarified: “They are asking for things that cannot be agreed to.” For the full article
22:00 – Report in the Wall Street Journal: Iran has relented in its proposal – and has given up the demand for an immediate end to the American blockade
20:42 – Report in Iran: 14 members of the Revolutionary Guards were killed in the northwest of the country in an explosion of unexploded ammunition left over from the war
20:21 – Trump’s Peace Council announcement on the X Network: the reports about the closure of the CMCC, the base in Kiryat Gat, are incorrect. “The center continues its day-to-day efforts to provide unprecedented assistance,” the post reads
19:58 – Senior American: The CMCC, the American headquarters in Kiryat Gat – is not closing
19:47 – In response to the question of what the USA’s options are with Iran, Trump replied: “Either hit them hard or reach an agreement, I prefer not to take the first option.” Regarding the missile stockpile, the American president added that he is “not worried”
19:32 – Trump was asked if he would send representatives to Islamabad and replied that the negotiations would continue by telephone only. He said about the Iranian leadership: “They have many problems, they are in Bardak”
19:29 – Trump: Not satisfied with Iran’s latest offer, not sure we will make a deal
18:59 – According to officials, the move to close the headquarters in Kiryat Gat highlights the difficulties facing US efforts to monitor the ceasefire and coordinate aid to Gaza. It was also reported that the headquarters’ powers in the field of aid and supervision will be transferred to an international security mission under American command, which, according to the report, should be deployed in the Gaza Strip
18:35 – Report: The US intends to close the headquarters in Kiryat Gat – “failed in its mission”
18:30 – An Iranian official told CNN that Iran “remains very suspicious of the United States.” According to him, if the US lifts the blockade on the ports and Iran fully reopens the Hormuz situation – then it will be possible to resume the talks. He also said that “Iran did not understand why Washington abandoned the talks in Pakistan in the last round”
18:28 – The White House was asked about the proposal submitted by Iran, and replied that they do not elaborate on private diplomatic talks. In addition, he emphasized that negotiations with Iran continue
18:21 – IDF Spokesman: A rocket fired at IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon was intercepted. In a number of other incidents on the King’s Day, Hezbollah launched a number of explosive drones at the forces – with no casualties
17:00 – Senior IDF officials: Will the uranium remain in Iran? This is one big failure
The army thinks that despite the achievements, the Iranian regime can “attack the nuclear” after the end of the war. The IDF also estimates that the day when it was right to stop the “Lion’s Roar” operation was before the 40th day. The issue of the explosive drones that hit the IDF fighters in Lebanon: the army wonders if they will be able to attack a unit that launches the drones across the yellow line, due to the US ban. For the full article
16:58 – CNN investigation: At least 16 US military installations were hit by Iranian attacks during the war, more than half of US installations in the Middle East
16:30 – The IDF forces operating in the Judea and Samaria Division arrested more than 80 wanted persons last week, including a terrorist who shot at our forces. The forces also confiscated about 20 weapons, drones and ready-to-use explosives
16:22 – Washington Post poll: 61% of Americans say that the use of military force against Iran was a mistake, and only less than two out of ten Americans believe that the US actions in Iran were successful. About four out of ten people say they were not successful, while about four out of ten more say that “it is too early to tell”
According to the poll, the war in Iran is not as popular among Americans as the wars in Vietnam and Iraq
15:46 – At the same time as Iran’s offer in negotiations with the US: the media in Iran reports that Foreign Minister Araqchi spoke today with the foreign ministers of Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Iraq and informed them of the latest developments
15:38 – The two wounded in a minor condition from the fall of a Hezbollah drone in the north – an officer and a reservist
15:34 – A launcher intercepts an aerial target towards Lebanon, the details are under investigation
15:22 – Last Thursday, Iran conveyed to the US, through the Pakistani mediators, its response to the American amendments to the draft agreement to end the war – according to a regional source
The Iranian media confirm these things
14:57 – The Turkish Foreign Minister spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart Araqchi and they discussed the current state of the negotiations between Iran and the US
14:43 – 2 people were slightly injured and a car caught fire – as a result of an explosive drone hit near Meshgav in the Galilee. Fire and rescue teams are working at the scene to extinguish the vehicle and contain the fire, the victims were evacuated for further treatment.
14:17 – More than 900 terrorist infrastructures were destroyed: documentation of the activities of the 98th Division forces in Bint Jbeil. During the operation, the forces located hundreds of items of military equipment, eliminated more than 200 terrorists – and destroyed over 900 terrorist infrastructures of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
13:50 – The Air Force intercepted a drone that was launched at the forces in southern Lebanon, another rocket and drone that was launched fell near the area – no casualties
13:20 – Two IDF soldiers were slightly injured by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon
1:13 p.m. – At the end of a situation assessment at the Home Front Command, it was decided to update the defense policy – the conflict line directive area and the settlements of Miron, Bar Yochai, Or Haganuz and Sapsofa will move to a partial activity level. The instructions are in effect starting today at 1:00 p.m., until Monday at 8:00 p.m
The IDF spokesman announced today (Friday) that at the end of the assessment of the situation, the defense policy of the Home Front Command will be updated starting today at 1:00 p.m. until Monday at 8:00 p.m. The directive: along the conflict line and the settlements of Miron, Bar Yohai, Or Haganuz and Sasupah will move to a partial activity level.
According to the updated policy, an educational activity can be held in a building or in a place from which a standard protected space can be reached during the defense. Also, workplaces can return to activity in the building or in a place from which a standard protected space can be reached during the defense. Gatherings are allowed in an open area for up to 200 people and in a building for up to 600 people.
12:19 – The organizers of the “Freedom Flotilla” to Gaza demand the immediate release of the two activists brought in for questioning in Israel
11:37 – The IDF attacked and destroyed in the last day more than 40 Hezbollah infrastructures in various areas in southern Lebanon. Among the targets attacked: headquarters where terrorists operated, military buildings and other terrorist infrastructures
11:23 – Following the revelation by News 12 which proved that it is possible to extend the warning times – the Home Front Command is expected to further extend the warning times in dozens of settlements in the north, including in large cities such as Acre and Karmiel (45 seconds) in Ein Hamfaretz (60 seconds). The change has not yet been made, an official announcement will be issued from the Home Front Command. to read the article
11:17 – The IDF updates: Following the alarms in the Rosh Hankara area, the Air Force intercepted an unmanned aircraft that crossed from Lebanese territory into the territory of Israel. Also, a short time ago, the Air Force intercepted three suspicious aerial targets before they crossed into the territory of Israel. In addition, another interceptor was launched at an aerial target identified in the area where IDF forces operate in southern Lebanon, the results of the interception are under review
11:06 – within minutes: another interception in the western sector – this time without alarms
11:02 – The alarms in Rosh Hankara in the Western Galilee – while the children are in the education frameworks in the kibbutz, and also in informal education activities. Residents report hearing an interceptor go off at the same time as the alarm
10:51 – Alarms in Rosh Hankara due to fear of hostile aircraft infiltration
10:28 – Starting next week: a change in the defense policy in the northern settlements
The Home Front Command announced this morning (Friday) to the heads of the councils in the north: we will change the defense policy next week. Settlements adjacent to the fence will be designated “yellow”, gatherings will be reduced – and restrictions will be imposed on educational activities. Also, the IDF informed the settlements along the conflict line that it intends to return the standby classes to activity next week as well.
The shooting at the northern settlements continued, and interceptors were launched this morning at aerial targets identified in the area of Lebanese territory, no alarm was raised in the area. Against the background of yesterday’s drone strike near a school in the Western Galilee, and after a situation assessment that took place last night, today there are no face-to-face studies at the Ronson School – and the learning takes place remotely.
The decision was made due to the security situation and the fear for the safety of the students, after yesterday alarms were activated in 15 settlements in the Western Galilee following the intrusion of two drones, one of which hit near the school. to read the article
10:00 – Crisis at the top of the Iranian government: Arakchi is in the crosshairs
Disagreements in the Iranian leadership and extensive military reconstruction efforts are being recorded today (Friday) during the current ceasefire. Iranian President Massoud Pazkhian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad-Bakar Kalibaf want to fire Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi – due to his conduct during the negotiations with the US. At the same time, the Iranian army is working to locate weapons buried in the attacks, while the US administration is examining the continuation of its military and political measures against Tehran.
President Pazkhian and Speaker of the Parliament Kalibaf are examining the dismissal of Foreign Minister Arakchi due to his conduct in negotiations with the United States. According to a report on the opposition website “Iran International”, the two believe that Arakchi acted in the last two weeks as an assistant to the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmed Vahidi – and not as a representative of the government.
Pazkhian claimed to his associates that Arakchi did not properly inform him of the details of the talks and acted directly against Vahidi, who is defined in the report as the most powerful man in Iran. to read the article
09:43 – Issa Suleiman, the terrorist from the attack in London this week, was charged with two attempted murders
08:19 – A report on the opposition website Iran International: Iranian President Masoud Pashkhian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad-Bakar Kalibaf want to fire Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi due to the way he conducted negotiations with the US. According to the report, the two feel that in the last two weeks Araqchi acted less as a representative of the government and more as a personal assistant to the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Vahidi, the most powerful man in Iran.
Pazkhian told his associates that Arakchi did not properly inform him of the negotiation talks and acted directly through Vahidi, adding that he would fire him “if this continues.”
08:03 – Trump will be briefed tonight on new plans for attacks against Iran
The Commander of the United States Army’s Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, and the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kane, briefed President Donald Trump tonight (between Thursday and Friday) for 45 minutes on new operational plans for strikes against Iran, according to two senior American officials.
The briefing signals that Trump is seriously considering resuming hostilities with Iran, either to try to break the deadlock in negotiations or to deliver a final blow before the war ends. A similar briefing was given to Trump on February 26, two days before the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. One source close to Trump said that this briefing contributed to Trump’s decision to go to war at the time. to read the article
04:04 – A senior Trump administration official told Reuters: The war in Iran is over, because of the “War Powers Resolution” law, which is designed to curb the president’s authority to bring the US into a military conflict without the consent of Congress. The law prohibits the military from staying for more than 60 days, the number of days that have passed since the start of the war on February 28
00:13 – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: “It is unrealistic to expect quick results from the negotiations with the US”
23:38 – Disclosure in the “Financial Times”: Israel transferred an advanced laser system to the United Arab Emirates
According to an extensive report last night (Thursday) in the “Financial Times” newspaper, Israel transferred advanced weapon systems to the United Arab Emirates, primarily the “Magan Or” laser-based air defense system. The move is intended to help the Gulf principalities defend themselves against a large-scale attack by missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran.
Sources involved in the matter told the newspaper that Israel also transferred to the Emirates the “Spectro” system, manufactured by Elbit, which helps identify UAVs from a distance of up to 20 kilometers. In addition, it is claimed that a version of the “Magan Or” laser system, designed to destroy rockets and UAVs at short range, was sent to the country after it had already been activated earlier this year on the northern border with Hezbollah. Along with these systems, it was reported that “Iron Dome” batteries were also deployed and dozens of Israeli military personnel were sent to help operate the equipment. to read the article
23:36 – The United Arab Emirates calls on its citizens not to fly to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, and those staying in these countries to leave immediately
22:21 – An officer and an IDF officer were moderately injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon
20:52 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino: Iran will participate in the World Cup and play in the United States
20:05 – Great Britain has raised its national terror threat level to “severe”, following the anti-Semitic stabbing attack in North London. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmoud: The increase in the threat level means a high probability of a terrorist attack
20:03 – At the end of the situation assessment: the defense policy of the Home Front Command remains unchanged and will be in effect until Saturday at 20:00
19:45 – The Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target in the north before it crossed into the country. Alerts were triggered by policy
