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The strikes were in response to months of attacks from Iran, according to Israeli officials. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

The Israel Defense Forces said it is conducting what it called “precise strikes on military targets in Iran.

U.S. officials are investigating the apparent leak of two top-secret U.S. documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for conducting an attack on Iran, three U.S. officials said.

The IDF reported that a drone crashed into a building in the northern Israel town of Caesarea Saturday morning. Benjamin Netanyahu was not at the residence at the time, Israeli officials said.

Israel’s foreign minister said Yahya Sinwar was killed by IDF soldiers.

The United States has pledged additional troops and an advanced missile defense system to Israel, it is first time U.S. forces have been deployed to Israel since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. As seen on air on Oct. 13, 2024.

Ahead of the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles today will host an evening of remembrance, reflection and recognition.

An exhibition in Culver City pays homage to the lives lost during the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

Rosh Hashanah begins with stepped up security at SoCal synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Thursday Oct. 3, 2024. 

After Iran’s most intense strike ever against Israel, a senior Israeli official tells NBC News that the response will come swiftly. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024.

Southern California law enforcement agencies step up patrols at synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East during Rosh Hashanah.

Agencies are stepping up patrols and their presence as Jewish holidays begin. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. 

President Joe Biden said the U.S. is backing Israel after Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles towards the country in retaliation. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

While the latest missile attack does not come as a surprise to the diaspora communities, there are heightened concerns about escalation. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. 

Iran’s missile strike against Israel are sparking concerns for many Israeli and Iranian Americans living in Southern California.

After Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, the Jewish state may increase its effort to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

Israeli police said multiple people were killed after gunmen got off a light rail station and opened fire.

Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.

Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system enjoys a near-mythical status among Israelis.

The Israeli Defense Forces announced it begun what it claims is a “targeted” ground operation in Lebanon. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.