Iran launched a powerful missile attack on Israel

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Iran fired 180 ballistic missiles at Israel.

Source: Israel Defense Forces on network X, Times of Israel

Details: According to The Times of Israel, Iran said it launched more than 100 missiles.

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Air raid sirens sounded across Israel.

The IDF says all Israeli citizens were in bomb shelters.

The Israel Defense Forces took to social media to inform citizens that the air defense system was intercepting enemy missiles.

Literally: “The explosions you hear are the result of projectiles being caught or dropped. The air defense system now identifies and intercepts the launches.”

The IDF released a video of Iranian missiles flying into Jerusalem’s Old City, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.

RAW FOOTAGE: Watch as Iranian missiles rain down over Jerusalem’s Old City, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.

This is the Iranian regime’s target: everyone. pic.twitter.com/rIqUZWN3zy

– Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024

More details: IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the Israelis in a video message. He said that rockets were launched from the territory of Iran towards Israel, and he asked everyone to remain calm, alert and strictly follow the instructions of the Israeli Defense Forces.

He said that the air defense system works well, identifying and absorbing threats where needed, but it is not perfect, so it is necessary to take shelter in a safe place.

Hagari confirmed that the IDF is doing everything necessary to protect civilians and that it is fully prepared for both defense and retaliatory attack, and that it is in a state of readiness.

Iran said it had launched “dozens of missiles” and warned Israel that it would deal an even “more devastating” blow if it responded, Iranian state television said.

Updated: The IDF later announced that the attack was over and allowed the country’s population to leave their shelters. Official Israel said Iran fired 180 ballistic missiles. There are no reports of death or damage yet.

The Israeli army confirmed that this attack would have an impact on Iran.

What is ahead: The United States expected that Iran will launch ballistic missile attacks on Israel after the start of Israeli operations against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah group.

October 1 Israel Defense Forces has launched a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon.