Richard Krauss
13. Juni 2025
Israeli Public Broadcasting (Kan) and IDF
Israeli Public Broadcasting reports that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a large-scale attack on Iran during the night. Army spokesperson Effie Defrin stated that Israel had identified significant progress by Iran toward nuclear capabilities. According to intelligence information, the Iranian regime was allegedly working on a secret program to develop an atomic bomb.
The decision to attack was also influenced by the weakening of the "Axis of Resistance" (Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria). The IDF reported that 200 fighter jets were involved in the operation and that more than 100 targets, including nuclear facilities and military installations, were attacked across the country. The attack is presented as a response to an existential threat to Israel. A few hours after the operation began, Iran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. The IDF is preparing to intercept them and is continuously updating the public on the security situation.
Times of Israel
The Times of Israel reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities as a decisive moment. He stated that Israel had struck the "heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment" and that the operation would continue for as many days as necessary. Netanyahu emphasized that the attack was aimed at the Iranian regime, not the population. The Times of Israel also notes the mobilization of Israeli troops in the north and a lockdown in Palestinian cities in the West Bank. The newspaper further reports that the IDF is prepared for possible further escalation and that attacks on Iranian targets may continue.
i24 News
i24 News reports that the operation is being carried out under the name "Rising Lion." The attacks targeted military and nuclear facilities in Iran, including the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz. According to the IDF, high-ranking Iranian military and nuclear officials were also hit in the attacks. The Israeli aviation authority has closed the airspace. The public is urged to remain vigilant. The IDF emphasizes that defense systems have been activated and that it is prepared for possible retaliation. The government stresses that the operation will continue and that security measures in Israel have been increased.
Additional Details from Israeli Media (Ynet, Jerusalem Post)
Ynet reports that after the attack on Iran, alert levels in Israeli settlements have been raised and troops in the West Bank have been reinforced. The media quotes Defense Minister Israel Katz, who described the attack as a preventive measure. The Jerusalem Post highlights that Israel has declared a state of emergency and is preparing for further attacks from Iran. Both media outlets report that the IDF is continuously informing the public and coordinating defense measures against drone and missile attacks.