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<p>The quote, drawn from the biblical Book of Numbers, held deep symbolic weight. While seemingly cryptic at the time, it now appears to have foreshadowed the name and spirit of the military campaign that would unfold just hours later: Operation “Im K’Lavi” “With a Lion’s Heart.” The strikes began during the night, targeting Iranian strategic sites, most notably the Natanz nuclear facility, in a coordinated and extensive air assault.</p>

Israel released rare footage showing Mossad operatives on the ground in Iran carrying out precision attacks against the nation’s air defenses and ballistic missile launchers. According to the official, Mossad agents set up a drone base on Iranian soil near Tehran. The drones were activated overnight, striking surface-to-surface missile launchers aimed at Israel. Israel spent years preparing for the operation against Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, a security official tells The Times of Israel, including building a drone base inside Iran and smuggling precision weapons systems and commandos into the country. The effort hinged on tight joint planning between the...