Covert Israeli teams used explosive-laden drones to disable Iranian air defenses and destroy dozens of missiles before launch, significantly limiting Tehran’s response to the weekend strike, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal

Despite criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, Britain, France and Germany show unexpected support for the military campaign in Iran, but that backing may fade as the conflict drags on and pressure for diplomacy grows

According to a White House official, the Trump administration is aware of Israel's plans and 'implicitly supportive' of them; says the US is not going to direct Israel to do anything other than defend itself

Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran, says the United States is most likely to target the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant

Sima Shine explains that ballistic missiles pose a greater threat to Israel because they have the shortest alert time, making them more likely to cause damage than slower-moving UAVs launched from Iran

Hagari returns to service as acting director of the Spokesperson’s Unit, three months after stepping down; his successor, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, remains unit’s public face while Hagari leads internal operations

Multiple impact sites across Israel leave at least 8 people lightly injured, damage property and spark fires; rescue teams deployed, police cordon off impact zones