The third day of Operation Rising Lion (Am KaLavi): Overnight (Saturday to Sunday), over 50 ballistic missiles were launched toward Israel, with sirens sounding across the country. Several impact zones were identified in the Gush Dan and Shfela regions—some with direct hits.
11:35 – Localized damage to pipeline and transfer lines in the Oil Refineries Ltd. (Bazan).
Bazan has reported that as a result of the missile attack on northern Israel over the weekend, pipeline and transfer lines between facilities in were hit in a localized manner, without casualties or injuries. As of the time of the report, the refining units continue to operate, while some of the downstream facilities in the complex have been shut down.
The company is assessing the impact on its operations, including the timing and method for restoring the affected downstream facilities, as well as the financial implications of the damage—taking into account its legal rights under the Property Tax and Compensation Fund Law (1961) and its insurance policy covering damage from terror and war.
11:31 – Mayor of Sderot offers assistance to mayors of targeted cities: “This is not just solidarity – it’s a national responsibility”
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with direct missile hits occurring across the country, Sderot—a city that has become a symbol of resilience and coping with ongoing terrorism—stands out for its readiness to assist and share its experience.
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi held talks this morning with several mayors of cities hit by missile fire and offered immediate assistance from the city of Sderot in any area required—from deploying experienced resilience teams, to professional emergency training, and continuous support for key personnel in local authorities currently under fire.
“This is not just solidarity—it’s a national responsibility,” said Davidi. “Sderot has endured countless rounds [of conflict], and we know how the ground shakes beneath your feet when your city center is hit. From that place of pain, we chose to rise, rebuild, and help others. Today, when other cities find themselves under attack, we extend our hand.”
The assistance includes sending experienced resilience and care teams who can support children and teens experiencing sirens, rocket strikes, and living near shelters for the first time. Additionally, Sderot is offering other municipalities access to its community resilience and trauma care programs—programs that have received international recognition and are now studied in other countries.
11:28 – Reports from Iran: IDF striking in Shiraz, south of Tehran
11:27 – Senior Israeli sources say the IDF destroyed more than ten targets related to the “final stage” of Iran’s nuclear program last night, according to journalist Amit Segal.
11:20 – Three individuals previously missing from the Bat Yam site have been located at the hospital
11:11 – Report: UAV manufacturing plant hit in Isfahan
According to Iranian reports, a UAV production facility was struck in Isfahan.
11:01 – Following the alert that was activated a short time ago in the Arava region, the Air Force intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that was launched into Israeli territory.
10:52 – Suspicion of an intrusion by a hostile aircraft in the Arava region.
10:33 – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: “We have evidence that American forces in the region and at their bases assisted in Israel’s military attack.”
10:29 – Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to begin issuing evacuation notices to residents of Tehran living near weapons production centers. The notices are being sent in Arabic and warn civilians to leave the area for their own safety. “The Iranian dictator is turning Tehran into Beirut and its residents into hostages to ensure the survival of his regime,” said Katz. A security source stated that Katz’s directive to evacuate Tehran residents is part of a pre-approved plan intended to pressure the regime—in response to the missile fire on Israel’s home front.
The IDF is preparing to strike weapons hubs and clarified: “We will continue to peel off the ‘Iranian snake’s skin’—in Tehran and anywhere else where weapons systems or nuclear projects operate.”
10:23 – Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs and a representative from the National Security Council are currently briefing government ministers on the war with Iran. The war objectives presented are the disruption of the nuclear project and the destruction of Iran’s missile stockpiles. According to briefing sources, “Israel has not yet used its full force,” and there is a directive from Khamenei to target civilian sites. The Americans are assisting with defense; regarding offense, it was said: “We will know later.” The briefing emphasized: “The best defense is a good offense.”
10:16 – It is estimated that it will take another day to complete handling the missile impact site in Bat Yam, where six were tragically killed – an 8-year-old boy, a 10-year-old girl, an 18-year-old youth, and three women 55, 60, and 80-years old). In the Arab city Tamra—four women were killed in a direct hit on a residential building (a 47 and 45-year-old women, a 20-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old girl).
09:55 – In an unprecedented evacuation message in Arabic, the IDF Spokesperson stated: “Anyone near weapons production facilities must immediately leave these areas and not return until further notice. Presence near these facilities endangers your lives.”
Last night, the IDF struck oil depots and other targets in Tehran, stating: “The IDF completed an extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons project. The targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, and additional targets, which advanced the Iranian regime’s efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon and where the Iranian regime hid its nuclear archive.”
Defense Minister Israel Katz posted on his X account shortly after the strike: “Tehran is burning.”
Direct Hits from Iranian Missile Barrages – At Least Ten Killed and Hundreds Injured
A direct missile hit on a residential building over ten stories tall in Bat Yam killed six people, including a 10-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl. Over four people were seriously injured, and at least 200 sustained various levels of injuries. Reports indicate that around 7 individuals are currently unaccounted for.
The blast also caused significant damage to nearby buildings. Rescue forces at the scene continue operations to extract additional missing persons from the structure.
In Rehovot, dozens were injured by a direct hit, including two in serious condition. Efforts are currently underway to rescue trapped individuals at the site. A woman around 60 years old was killed by a missile strike on a residential building in central Israel. Earlier last night, in Tamra in the Western Galilee, five people were killed by a missile impact, and 11 others were injured.
The death toll since the start of Operation Rising Lion now stands at 13.
IDF Strikes Oil Sources in Tehran
Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force launched a broad offensive on targets in Tehran—including the elimination of military figures, strikes on security infrastructure and facilities linked to the nuclear program, and the bombing of a central fuel terminal.
An Iranian source reported that the IDF struck Tehran’s oil sources, including the main fuel depot. This was reported overnight in the New York Times. Residents in Tehran described how the fire ignited by the strike on the fuel terminal spread toward the surrounding mountains.
This is the capital of Iran, Tehran, tonight.
Israel promised that if the regime targets Israeli civilians, it will pay a very heavy price. There is currently a widespread power outage in northern Tehran. pic.twitter.com/SzlSVfntQ7
— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) June 14, 2025
A member of the Energy Committee at Tehran’s Chamber of Commerce revealed that discussions had been held for years about relocating the sensitive facility over concerns that a strike or malfunction could lead to a major disaster. Reports say at least 11 fuel tanks were present at the site.
Additionally, opposition sources in Iran reported a strike in the Mahallati neighborhood of Tehran, where targets associated with the Revolutionary Guards were hit.
Air Force combat helicopters also intercepted several UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel overnight.
Iran launched UAVs at Israel tonight.
This is us intercepting many of them: pic.twitter.com/9ORqy2uKDC
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 15, 2025
