In response to regional escalation and fears of Iranian-backed infiltration, Israel bolsters forces in the West Bank and fast-tracks the formation of the Gilad Division to secure the eastern border

Authorities say properly used safe rooms and public shelters are keeping most residents alive in the latest attacks

IDF orders public to remain close to protected spaces, mainly northern and central regions; Israeli Air Force attacks surface-to-surface missile sites; air defenses activated near nuclear sites as Tehran rules out ceasefire talks amid Israeli strikes

From Iraq to Jordan, regional powers are striving to avoid direct involvement in the growing confrontation between Iran and Israel, even as missiles and drones traverse their skies and debris lands on civilian areas

Speaking before departing for G7 summit in Canada, Trump says US would continue supporting Israel but declined to say whether he had asked its government to pause strikes on Iran or if Washington plans to join the attacks

U.S. official says White House saw plan to kill Khamenei as a move that would enflame the conflict and potentially destabilize the region, wanting to keep current conflict focused on nuclear program

Some Israeli officials hope that sustained military pressure might spark popular unrest in Iran, though analysts caution that such hopes may be unrealistic

Forces search for news team during live report as massive Iranian missile strike hits Israel, including Haifa; network banned in Israel after being labeled a mouthpiece for Hamas after October 7 massacre