War Summary, Day 627: Schools reopened across Israel, except in Be’er Sheva where four civilians were killed by a direct hit in their safe rooms, the IDF stopped a terror attack near Hebron, weapons were discovered on the Jordanian border, troops are advancing in Jabaliya, Gaza, Iranian proxies stayed quiet, and Netanyahu warned that Hamas still must be defeated.

War Summary, Day 626: Iran launched missile salvo two hours post-ceasefire, three killed in Beer Sheva, Israel intercepted dozens of drones via cyber warfare, Israel bombed Fordow nuclear facility access roads, Iran warned U.S. ahead of base strike, Hezbollah sites in Lebanon struck, and Iranian “Destruction of Israel” countdown clock destroyed.

Breaking: In a message on X, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, beginning in 6 hours. There has not yet been public recognition of it from either country.

The Iranian regime’s IRGC launched 10 missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in what appears to be a staged show of force. The base was evacuated in advance after a warning to Qatar. No injuries were reported, though 3 impacts were seen.

War Summary, Day 623: Three hostage bodies retrieved from Gaza, Netanyahu thanks Hashem for divine assistance in the war, debates whether Iran’s nuclear program is derailed or done, Iran threatens to respond, parliament votes to block Strait of Hormuz, Iran threatened US with “sleeper cells”, Israel is not yet done with objectives in Iran, Israel destroys more Iranian missile capabilities – Israel’s farthest Iranian strike yet, and major counterterrorism operation in Yehuda and Shomron.

Just five hours after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites, Iran fired 27 missiles at Israel in two powerful salvos, and although many broke through defenses and caused direct hits, destroying entire buildings, miraculously no one was killed, with only one person moderately hurt and 25 others suffering light injuries.

President Donald J. Trump delivered a national address regarding the United States’ recent military strikes on Iran. In his speech, he outlined the objectives, results, and broader implications of the operation.

War Summary, Day 622: The U.S. struck the nuclear plant at Fordow, Iran now has to choose whether to strike back at U.S. or survive, missile attacks in a sharp decline, seven areas of impact: zero fatalities, Iran began to use cluster bombs in attacks in Israel, over 1,000 UAVs launched at Israel, over half of Iran’s missile launchers gone, senior Iranian regime commanders eliminated, significant IDF advancements in Gaza, Khameini instructed Hezbollah to attack Israel, Hezbollah is too scared.

When an Iranian missile struck central Eretz Yisroel, the devastation was immense—but so was the spiritual response. Amid the chaos and fear, shluchim are bringing light into the shelters, and are leading thousands to tefillin, tefillah, and more mitzvos.

In light of the heightened security situation and continued threats from Iran, the Rov of Kfar Chabad, Harav Meir Ashkenazi, issued a letter to residents ahead of this coming Shabbos, providing detailed guidance to ensure safety while maintaining halachic standards.

The Maon Chaya daycare of Colel Chabad in Be’er Sheva sustained damage this afternoon, following the heavy barrage of missiles fired at Eretz Yisroel from Iran. “It’s frightening to think what could have happened if the babies had been inside at the time,” said director Rabbi Mendy Bloy.

Rabbi Yossi Litzman arrived at the smoke-filled Soroka Hospital expecting devastation after an Iranian missile tore through the building, but instead found a place filled with miracles. “If the missile hit ten hours earlier, we could have had massive casualty event,” he said.

In the early hours of the morning, Iran launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Israel, firing between 20 and 30 missiles, with cities including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Be’er Sheva reporting direct hits, including a strike on Soroka Hospital that caused extensive damage and triggered an evacuation due to a suspected hazardous material leak, though despite the widespread destruction, early reports suggest a remarkably low number of serious injuries.

War Summary, Day 621: Homefront command directed slightly relaxed, significant decrease in Iran attacks, zero impacts, over 1,200 Iranian assets hit, regime police headquarters hit, Israel won’t stop until Iranian threat is gone, Israel has alternative plans for Fordow, Trump wants total surrender from Iran, Trump approved plans but didn’t give the go ahead for Fordow bomb, fallen hero in Gaza, and significant activity in Gaza,

With the ongoing IDF operation on Tehran, memes have begun circulating on the possibility of a “Chabad of Tehran,” with one person even purchasing the domain name. It is just a joke or is it a real possibility? And does Chabad already have a presence in Iran?

War Summary, Day 620: Tunnel under European Hospital in Gaza filled with concrete, IDF reinforces northern front and targets Hezbollah terrorists, Germany voices support for Israel, hacking group destroys Iran’s bank, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for regime overthrow, 60 IAF jets struck missile launchers and regime sites in Iran, President Trump signals possible US action against Iran’s nuclear program, Impact in Tel Aviv hit a vacant lot, miraculously avoiding mass casualties, and over 70 Iranian air defense systems neutralized.

44 years ago, Israel destroyed Iraq’s nuclear reactor in a daring strike. That same day, the Rebbe urgently launched a global push to purchase letters in the Sefer Torah. Just hours later, Eretz Yisroel was safe. Now, as Israel strikes once again, that story is as relevant as ever.

First published in the inaugural issue of HaKriah V’Kedusha, the niggun “Hechayeinu Keil” is a poem-song assumingly composed by the Frierdiker Rebbe during the Holocaust years. It is a plea for Hashem to “rise like a lion” and for Moshiach to defeat our enemies and end the painful struggles of exile.

Triumphant blasts of shofaros and trumpets resounded Monday night at the Kosel, as Israel’s chief rabbis and prominent rabbonim, joined by thousands via live broadcast, recited Tehillim for the success of the ongoing war and the protection of Jews around the world.

Just a month after regular flights resumed between Eretz Yisroel and Moscow, many found themselves suddenly stranded in the Russian capital. In response, the local community quickly mobilized and announced a free hot meal service for every Jew unable to return home.