Iran will attack Israel! Launch hundreds of missiles – revenge begins

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel on Tuesday (1/10/2024), just hours after White House officials warned that Tehran was “soon” planning an attack.

Several missiles were successfully intercepted in the sky over Jerusalem, but many of them seemed to continue traveling towards the coast and central areas of Israel, accompanied by the sound of bombs exploding in the distance. On the edge of the Old Town, many residents stopped and watched as the missiles flew over them in an unprecedented attack.

About 10 minutes later, a second wave of missiles was seen crossing the city, this time from a different direction. A clear image of the interception attempt was seen in the air along with a large explosion.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a televised address that there were no reports of injuries on the ground as Iran fired about 200 rockets.

He said there was unlikely to be any weapons coming in from Iran “for now” but said Israel was still ready.

Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for a series of attacks on Iran and the militias it supports across the Middle East, including Hezbollah.

In April, Iran launched attacks using drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles on Israel. Out of a total of 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles, most of them were successfully intercepted by Israel and its allies before reaching their targets.

Earlier, the White House warned that there were “indications that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel in the near future.” ”

“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to protect Israel from this attack. This will have a negative impact on Iran,” a White House official said, as reported by The Keeper.

Hagari said the US had warned Israel of the impending attack, and that Israeli forces were in “the highest state of readiness – both offensive and defensive.” ”

“Iran’s attack will affect the state of Israel. We have a plan and we have the ability,” he said.

The rise of war

The attack adds to the fear that increased violence in the region could trigger a war between Israel and Iran. On Tuesday night, the US Embassy in Jerusalem advised all employees and their families to shelter in place until further notice.

In his warning, the US Ambassador reminded his citizens to be vigilant and increase personal security awareness as security incidents often occur without warning, including mortar and rocket fire and attacks. drone.

Israel launched a ground offensive in southern Lebanon called Operation Northern Arrow on Monday night, with artillery fire along the border. The ground offensive is Israel’s first sustained operation in Lebanon since 2006, when the two countries signed a peace deal that ended a 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Shiite militia that dominates the south. Lebanon.

On Monday, Israeli authorities issued evacuation orders for around 30 towns in southern Lebanon. An Israeli military spokesman told residents to evacuate north of the Awali River, about 55 kilometers from the border line between the two countries.

However, the reasons behind the decision to evacuate some villages and not others, as well as why residents had to flee so far north, are not clear .

Amid Israeli airstrikes hitting Beirut and shelling in southern Lebanon, Lebanese rescue teams reported finding 25 bodies and rescuing 13 injured people since Monday night. According to reports, around 600 people have sought refuge at a monastery in the town of Rmeish, near the blue border line.

Dangerous Level

The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, called the situation “the most dangerous in the history of Lebanon,” and said that “around 1 million people from our country have been displaced by the devastating war that has Israel doing in Lebanon. “

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, called for an immediate ceasefire, and warned that “no one wants a regional war,” as the consequences would be huge for the Middle East and the world economy.

Meanwhile, US officials cautiously supported Israel’s actions, with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreeing that “the infrastructure of Hezbollah’s attack on the border must be removed.”

Israel’s military success against Hezbollah appears to have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take measures against the Iranian-backed group, despite diplomatic efforts to prevent an escalation of the war.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday, dealing a major blow to the militant group and raising fears of an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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