As Iranian missile and drone attacks continue targeting Israeli civilian areas, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Monday evening that nearly 15,000 homes have already sustained damage. The figure underscores the heavy toll of Iran’s ongoing retaliation amid Israel’s Operation "Rising Lion," while also highlighting the state’s swift and coordinated national response.

In just 48 hours, Israel has achieved full air superiority over Iranian skies a feat that global military analysts say Russia has failed to accomplish in Ukraine after more than three years of war. Operation "Rising Lion," Israel's preemptive military campaign against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, has demonstrated the unparalleled precision, strategy, and effectiveness of the Israel Air Force (IAF).

As Israel’s Operation "Rising Lion" intensifies, US President Donald Trump made clear on Tuesday that his administration seeks nothing short of a full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear weapons program firmly rejecting any push for a ceasefire that leaves Iran’s nuclear ambitions intact. Speaking while departing the G7 summit in Canada, Trump stated bluntly, “I want Iran to give up entirely on nuclear weapons. I am looking for a real end, not just a ceasefire.” His remarks underscore Washington’s hardening stance as Israel continues its massive military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.

In the face of ongoing conflict and closed airspace, Israel’s Transportation Ministry has announced the launch of Operation "Safe Return," a massive effort to bring home up to 150,000 Israelis currently stranded around the world. The announcement was made Monday by Transportation Minister Miri Regev. Private airlines and the Israeli shipping company Mano Maritime will be mobilized for the rescue operation, utilizing both air and sea routes to ensure that Israelis stuck abroad can safely return home.