ISRAEL REPORT
Saturday 14 June 2025
Many thanks to Mike Claydon who has sent through this excellent up to date report detailing the facts of the pre-emptive strike by Israel on Iran.
Gibber! Gibber!
Chugley
Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts.
For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. [Malachi 3; vv 4-6]
Israel’s Chief of the General Staff, Eyal Zamir [above] made the following statement, which included notifications of calling up tens of thousands of troops:
“Civilians of Israel, these are decisive days, we are currently at the start of a new phase in the operation to secure our future.
The IDF began Operation “Rising Lion” tonight, in order to strategically strike the threats from the Iranian regime against the State of Israel. We are amidst an historic campaign unlike any other. This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us.
We began this operation because the time has come, we are at the point of no return. We cannot afford to wait for another time to operate, we have no other choice. Recent and past events of history have taught us that when the enemy is attempting to destroy us, we must not turn a blind eye. As such, we need to fight for our existence, the freedom is given to those willing to fight for it.
Right now, we need, more than ever, bravery, spirit and unity among us. I promise you that the IDF’s operations are being conducted as a result of immediate and justified operational needs and in a secure and precise manner. It is necessary at this time to make difficult decisions, and be confident that all the decisions made are taken with the gravity of the situation.
Civilians of Israel, I can’t promise absolute success – the Iranian regime will attempt to attack us in response, the expected toll will be different to what we are used to. The IDF is prepared to defend the Israeli home front and I ask you to be responsible, for yourselves, for your family and your communities and listen to the instructions.
We have been preparing this operation for a long time – unprecedented efforts have been made across all branches and directorates to achieve readiness against the tangible and present threat.
At this time, I ask that you support the IDF troops and security forces, who are operating with strength and determination, both in near and in far fronts. They are defending us all at great risk to their lives.
We are calling up tens of thousands of soldiers and prepared across all borders. I warn that anyone who will try to challenge us, will pay a heavy price. We are entering this operation together with one goal – to secure a safer future for the State of Israel and its civilians; in a unified effort and faith, we will win.
77 years since the State of Israel was established, the nation of the Jewish people founded after the Holocaust, we stand again for our survival. Unlike the past, we face an enemy as a nation and regional power, with an army like no other. Beyond the technology, operational means, and methods – we inhabit an additional unique element – the Zionist and Jewish spirit that beats within us. With this spirit — and faith in our justified path — our actions will speak.”
Israel ATTACKS Iran – IDF General Reacts………
IDSF – Israel’s Defence and Security Forum
In today’s emergency briefing, Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi speaks about the surprise attack on Iran conducted by Israel.
He reviews the major accomplishments in the operation thus far and the extent of the US involvement.
He then reflects on the deep level of cooperation between the US and Israel during this operation and explain what the goals are and what we could see in the coming days.
You can watch this briefing HERE
Our next briefing will be on Tuesday 17 June 2025
Iran Strikes Back…..
Dramatic views are now circulating online after Iran launched a large ballistic missile barrage against Israel as part of its retaliatory strikes.
Iranian authorities had earlier said that Israel’s decision to target its nuclear program, ballistic missile and other military capabilities, and top leadership figures, which began last night, had constituted a declaration of war and promised a massive response.
Israeli authorities say that Iran launched fewer than 100 ballistic missiles, down from earlier estimates of at least 150 or higher, in two waves.
In part, the Iranian missiles look to have targeted key anti-ballistic missile air defence sites, including in Tel Aviv, or at least have been aimed at overwhelming them.
Though most of the missiles were reportedly intercepted, a small number made it through to the ground. Dozens of people are reportedly injured.
In video footage that has emerged so far, many of the missiles could be seen being intercepted at low altitudes deep into their terminal phases of flight. the retaliatory strikes in that country, are now circulating online, as well.
Israeli authorities have already threatened to further escalate their operations against Iran in response, saying that attacks within populated centers are a red line.
There have been reports that an expanded target set could include Iran’s oil and natural gas infrastructure. There also continue to be concerns that the growing conflict could spill over elsewhere in the region.
Overall, the Israeli campaign against Iran, and the Iranian responses to it, are very much still in their early phases.
The Israeli Security Cabinet has now met to assess options for responding to the latest Iranian strikes on Tel Aviv and elsewhere across the country.
Tehran has now also threatened to expand the scope of its target list for further strikes on Israel if its oil and natural gas infrastructure is struck.
Separately, Israel has now confirmed strikes on the Iranian Air Force’s Hamadan and Tabriz airbases in western Iran, and is claiming to have “destroyed” Tabriz. “In addition, the Air Force attacked and destroyed dozens of targets in the Iranian regime’s air defence system, unmanned aerial vehicles, and surface-to-surface missile launchers,” according to a translation of posts from the Israeli Air Force.
Amid the ongoing campaign, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a call to Iranians to rise up against the current regime in their country.
News just in reveals that theUS Embassy in Baghdad [the largest in the world – near Babylon] is under missile attack
Developing….
IAEA Provides Details of Strikes on Nuclear Facilities…
Earlier today, International Atomic Energy Agency Director (IAEA) General Rafael Grossi [above] provided the following details about Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in a statement to the United Nations Security Council:
“Iran has confirmed that at present, only the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant site has been attacked in today’s strikes. This facility contains the Fuel Enrichment Plant and the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.”
“Electricity infrastructure at the facility (electrical sub-station, main electric power supply ) building, emergency power supply and back-up generators) has been destroyed. There is no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant and the main Fuel Enrichment Plant. However, the loss of power to the cascade hall may have damaged the centrifuges there.”
“The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels indicating no external radiological impact to the population or the environment from this event,” he added. “However, due to the impacts, there is radiological and chemical contamination inside the facilities in Natanz. The type of radiation present inside the facility, primarily alpha particles, is manageable with appropriate radiation protection measures.”
“At present, the Iranian authorities are informing us of attacks on the other facilities, the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant; [above] and Esfahan site, where a fuel plate fabrication plant, a fuel manufacturing plant, a uranium conversion facility and an enriched UO2 powder plant are located,” he continued. “However I have to inform that at this moment we do not have enough information beyond indicating that military activity has been taking place around these facilities as well which initially had not been part of military operation.”
Media has reported that damage to Natanz, specifically, is far greater than can be seen from the surface, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.
He stressed the importance of a diplomatic resolution to the current crisis, according to a social media post from the Russian Embassy in the United States.
Iranian Attack Toll Rises: At Least 44 Injured, Two in Critical Condition……….
Five to seven Iranian missiles landed in the Tel Aviv area late Friday as Iran began its retaliatory attack against Israel, sending dozens of ballistic missiles.
Tehran sent over 100 ballistic missiles against the country as the IDF reported a third missile volley is expected to arrive in the region soon.
The military has issued critical warnings nationwide as the country readies to face massive missile and drone attack; Air force jets continue to target nuclear assets
Magen David Adom Director Eli Bin [below] reported on Friday, shortly after the Iranian missile attack on Israel that at least 44 people were injured, with two in critical condition, while the others suffered minor to moderate wounds due to shrapnel.
All were evacuated to various hospitals in central Israel for treatment.
An Israeli security source said late Friday, amid Iran’s ongoing retaliatory attack against the country, that the U.S. is actively taking part in intercepting the Iranian munitions.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit late Friday warned for a second time Israel was coming under an Iranian attack. “The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. The public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.”
Isfahan Attack Completed…
The IDF said on Friday evening that the Air Force completed strikes on Iran’s nuclear facility in the area of Isfahan. [above]
“The site conducts a ‘reconversion’ process of enriched uranium. This is the next stage after uranium enrichment in the nuclear weapons production process”.
“The strike destroyed a facility for metallic uranium production, infrastructure for enriched uranium conversion, laboratories and additional infrastructure,” Spokesperson Brigadier General Ephraim Dafrin said.
Iranian Leadership Targeted….
Air defence systems are currently deployed in the Pasteur neighbourhood of Tehran, where the residences of Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian are also located.
Israel Report
Editor; Mike Claydon