Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.
In a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, Iran has confirmed launching a “massive” drone attack on Israel late Saturday, involving more than 50 drones. This assault marks the first direct Iranian military action on Israeli soil. News reports from Iran reported that some drones were also launched from Yemen, indicating a broader regional involvement. In response to the assault, the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan has been closed or is in the process of...
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby heartily disputed reports Monday suggesting that Iran had planned its weekend strikes against Israel to “fail.” Israel and the United States shot down more than 99% of the roughly 300 drones and missiles Iran launched against Israel on Saturday, according to Kirby, calling the attack a “spectacular and embarrassing […]
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JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — At this hour, 10 million Israelis are bracing for an attack by air that is already in motion. U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources indicate that at least 100 military drones or UAVs — unmanned aerial vehicles — have been fired at Israel. They are expected to take about seven hours to reach Israeli soil. Within the last few minutes, Hebrew and English language media outlets here in Israel began reporting that in a major escalation of the last six months of war, the leadership...
Sirens and interceptions were heard across Israel on Saturday night, hours after hundreds of drones and missiles were launched from Iran towards the country's territory. Israelis reported large explosions were heard in several cities and towns and posted videos of the attack underway. While the entire country is on high alert, the IDF has issued special guidance for residents of the northern Golan Heights and southern cities, such as Dimona and Eilat. They were requested to stay near protective...