As Klal Yisroel continues to face grave danger amid the ongoing war with Iran, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Slabodka in Bnei Brak, has issued a directive urging increased tefillah and supplication.
Speaking from Chicago, where he is currently visiting and will spend Shabbos, Rav Moshe Hillel called for the recitation of Tehillim following every tefillah, even on Shabbos.
“It’s very important to say Tehillim after every tefillah, on Shabbos as well,” Rav Moshe Hillel stated.

Iran initiated a third round of missile attacks against Israel on Friday night, according to sources. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it had identified a new wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory toward Israeli cities.
Air raid sirens rang out across wide regions of the country as Israel’s missile defense systems scrambled to intercept the incoming threats. Authorities instructed civilians to remain inside bomb shelters until further notice.

Defense Minister Yisroel Katz issued a strong warning on Friday following Iran’s large-scale launch of ballistic missiles aimed at Israeli cities. He declared that the attack had violated fundamental boundaries and emphasized that Israel would act to protect its people while making sure that Iran’s leadership faces severe consequences.
“Iran crossed red lines when it dared to fire missiles at civilian population centers in Israel,” he said in a statement. “We will continue to defend Israel’s citizens and ensure that the ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions.”

President Trump signaled on Friday that he still sees potential for securing a new nuclear agreement with Iran, despite Israel’s massive military strike on Iranian nuclear and defense infrastructure just hours prior.
“Maybe now they will negotiate seriously,” Trump said in a short interview with Axios, which came shortly after a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and ahead of a full day of meetings with his national security staff.
“They should have made a deal,” Trump continued. “I couldn’t get them to a deal in 60 days. They were close, they should have done it. Maybe now it will happen.”

Just hours after the outbreak of war with Iran, Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein, renowned posek, rov of Ramat Elchonon, and member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Degel HaTorah, delivered an emotional and powerful message of chizuk following neitz davening at the Central Beis Medrash in Ramat Elchonon.
In light of the grave situation, Rav Zilberstein instructed the kehillah to recite Tehillim and to say Avinu Malkeinu. Following davening, he ascended the bimah and addressed the tzibbur with passionate words.

In a video message released ahead of Shabbos Parshas Behaaloscha, Rishon LeTzion and member of the Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah of Shas Rav Dovid Yosef addressed Klal Yisroel, urging vigilance, bitachon, and heartfelt tefillah as Israel faces heightened security threats.
Rav Yosef opened his remarks with a clear directive: “One must carefully follow the instructions of Pikud HaOref (Home Front Command) and increase tefillah for the safety of IDF soldiers and security personnel, who are risking their lives with tremendous mesirus nefesh to protect the State of Israel.”

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) emphasized on Friday that the United States must maintain an unwavering stance in support of Israel’s security following its military operation against Iran on Thursday. It “must be iron-clad,” he said.
Schumer refrained from condemning the Israeli offensive, in contrast to several high-ranking Democrats in the Senate who have already labeled the strike as dangerously provocative.
“I have long said that Israel has a right to defend itself and that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Schumer said in a statement. “Ensuring they never obtain one must remain a top national security priority.”

A new wave of ballistic missile fire from Iran has triggered nationwide sirens across both northern and southern Israel, with the IDF confirming that dozens more projectiles have been launched in a second barrage late tonight.
The military reports that air defense systems are actively working to intercept the incoming threats, urging all civilians to remain in fortified areas as the assault unfolds. This latest salvo brings the estimated total of Iranian-launched missiles tonight to roughly 200.

Delta Airlines announced on Friday that it has suspended its New York-to-Tel Aviv route through the end of August. The decision follows a dramatic escalation in hostilities, as Israel carried out a broad aerial offensive across Iranian territory.
This temporary suspension reflects growing concerns over a potential Iranian counterattack in response to Israel’s large-scale strikes.
Meanwhile, El Al also halted its operations on Friday morning, grounding all flights in response to the complete shutdown of Israeli airspace.
The airline requested that travelers scheduled to depart on Motzoei Shabbos or Sunday refrain from coming to the airport and instead wait for additional instructions.