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Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel (REUTERS)Israel Iran Conflict Highlights: In a further escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran fired at least 200 ballistic missiles into Israel on Tuesday, leaving the country to fight on three fronts simultaneously. While many of the rockets were intercepted by Israel’s air defence system, some landed in central and southern Israel, according to the Israeli military. Residents scrambled into bomb shelters as air raid sirens blared and the orange glow of missiles streaked across the night sky. Israel promised retaliation for the attack, which it said caused only a few injuries. However, one Palestinian man was killed by falling shrapnel in the occupied West Bank.
Background: Iran’s attack follows Israel’s invasion of Lebanon to pursue Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia. Israel bombarded Lebanon from the air throughout Tuesday as its troops advanced on the ground. Hezbollah has vowed to continue firing rockets into Israel until there is a cease-fire in Gaza with Hamas, which Iran also supports.
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What’s next: President Joe Biden stated that his administration is “fully supportive” of Israel and that he is in “active discussion” with aides about the appropriate response to Tehran. Meanwhile, the U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning to address the escalating situation in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added, “Iran made a big mistake tonight – and it will pay for it.”
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As Iran rains missiles on Israel, Indian Embassy issues advisory
As Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a security advisory to its nationals in Israel.
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is “very much concerned” at the “possibility of a broadening of the conflict” in the region, including what happens “between Iran and Israel”. (Read More)
Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, says Biden
The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, says US President Joe Biden.
At my direction, the United States military actively supported the defence of Israel. We are still assessing the impact but, based on what we know, the attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective and this is a testament to Israeli military capability… (It is) also a testament to intensive planning (between) the United States and Israel to anticipate and defend against a brazen attack," he said speaking to reporters at the White House.
"Make no mistake, the United States is fully supportive of Israel. And I just spent the morning and part of the afternoon in the situation room, meeting with my whole national security team… The national security team, as I said, is in constant contact with Israeli officials and counterparts...," he added.
British forces played part in preventing escalation after Iran attack, says UK
UK Defense secretary on Tuesday said that British forces played a key role in preventing further escalation fuelled by Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
His statement comes after UK PM Kier Starmer assured Israel of his “steadfast commitment” to the country’s security.
Background: Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, and Israel vowed a "painful response" against its enemy.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemns Iranian strike
The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned the barrage of missile attacks by Iran on Israeli territory which included over 200 missiles. He said that there should be restraint from both the sides.
Josep further stated, "The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel. We reiterate our commitment to Israel’s security."
Josep further added in a social media post that "This cycle of attacks risks fuelling an uncontrollable regional escalation. We call on all parties to exert maximum restraint."
Kamala Harris says US right to help shoot down Iranian missiles
After Israel's anti-missile defence system shot down missiles fired by Iran in a retaliatory attack, the US Vice President Kamala Harris supported American troops involvement in the operation and said that US is right in supporting Israel.
The Democratic Party candidate for the upcoming US elections in November, Harris said she watched the attack unfold in real time from the White House Situation Room and called Iran as a "destabilising force" in the Middle East region.
Harris said, "My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering, US will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend US forces and interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists."
Palestinian man killed by shrapnel wounds during Iranian missile attack
After Iran launched a barrage of missile on Israel in response to the assassinations of senior Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian officials, the death of one man has been reported by the Palestinian authorities.
The Palestinian civil defence authority in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho said that a man aged 38 years old died of shrapnel wounds which were falling from the rocket debris.
Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari had already claimed that there were no reports of ay casualties in Israel emanating from the Iran's missile attack.
UK's military was involved in Israel's defence against Iran's missile attack
The Defence Secretary of the United Kingdom confirmed the involvement of UK's armed forces in the operation where Israel defended itself against Iran's attack of barrage of missiles on Tuesday.
Defence Secretary John Healey, without giving much detail about the UK's involvement in Israel's defense, said "British forces have this evening played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation. I want to thank all British personnel involved in the operation for their courage and professionalism," according to a BBC report.
The Iran had launched over 200 missiles on Israel in a retaliation of the recent aggression of Israel in the Middle East region against Palestine, Lebanon and Iran.
President Joe Biden orders US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel
Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US President Joe Biden has ordered the American military to shoot down missiles being fired by Iran towards Israel as Tehran attacked Tel Aviv with a barrage of ballistic missiles on Tuesday.
President Biden ordered the US military to aid the Israel’s Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in neutralizing the missiles and other air borne attacks being carried out by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC), the White House National Security Council said on Tuesday.
Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday amid escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. The attack marks a significant rise in the regions conflict which has been volatile since Gaza based Hamas militant group attacked Israel in October 2023.
Iran's armed forces warn Israel's allies against direct intervention
Iran's armed forces said on Tuesday said they would target the "bases and interests" of Israel's backers in the region if they directly intervene against Tehran, adding that any Israeli response to its missile attack would be met with "vast destruction" of Israeli infrastructure.
(Reuters)
Iran calls on United Nations to prevent further escalation in Middle East tensions
Iran called upon the United Nations Security Council to prevent further escalation of tensions in the Middle East after it launched barrage of ballistic missiles on Israel on Tuesday.
The Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps detailed about its attack on Israel and said that it was a retaliation against the ongoing Israeli killings in the Middle East region, including Lebanon based Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and Revolutionary Guards deputy Commander Abbas Nilforoushan.
"Our defensive operation is in line with international law and the right to self defence...we only targeted military and security facilities," the foreign ministry said in its statement regarding the missile attack on Israel.
Earlier, in a post on X, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the attack on Israel was "in defence of Iranian interests and citizens".
Iraq reopens airspace after closure due to Iranian strikes on Israel
Iraq's transport ministry announced that it has reopened its airspace after a brief closure due to the Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel.
The Iraqi airspace was opened to incoming and outgoing of civilian flights at Iraqi airports.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran made 'big mistake' and 'will pay for it'
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran made a big mistake by attacking his country with barrage of missiles and it will pay for its deed.
Speaking at the cabinet meeting of Israeli ministers, PM Netanyahu said, "Iran does not understand" his country's "determination to retaliate" against its enemies.
Adding further to his remarks, Netanyahu said, "They will understand. We will stand by the rule we established: whoever attacks us - we will attack them," according to BBC.
Hamas praises Iranian missile strikes avenging deaths of militant leaders
The Palestinian group calls the Iranian missile launch “heroic” and urges people and governments across the region to unite in confronting Israel.
“We assert that this honourable Iranian response is a strong message to the Zionist enemy and its fascist government that will help deter and reign in their terrorism,” Hamas said in a statement.
IDF: 180 missiles launched from Iran to Israel - Reports
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that around 180 missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, according to the BBC.
A security official stated that the majority of the missiles were intercepted by the Israeli air force. The military is currently assessing the damage where missiles did make impact.
An IDF official also indicated that Israel intends to continue its strikes across the Middle East.
Photos: Israelis take cover as Iran launches missiles
Images from the newswires as missiles started flying across Israel
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Photos: Israelis take cover as Iran launches missiles
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US warns ‘severe consequences for Iran’
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin informed his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, that Washington had “increased force readiness” in the region in response to the anticipated Iranian attack.
The call seems to have occurred before Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel.
According to the Pentagon statement, “The Secretary and Minister Gallant discussed the severe consequences for Iran should it choose to launch a direct military attack against Israel.”
Israel reopens airspace after missile attack from Iran appears to be over
Reports indicate that the Israeli military has informed residents across the country that they are now “permitted to leave protected spaces.”
The ballistic missiles began flying into Israeli airspace, passing over parts of Jordan, just over an hour ago, following several tense hours of warnings that an attack was imminent.
In a televised address, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari stated that there have been no reports of injuries on the ground as Iran fired what is believed to be around 200 rockets.
He added that there appears to be no immediate threat of incoming weapons from Iran “for now,” but reassured that Israel remains prepared.
Israel has also reopened its airspace in the past few moments.
IDF spokesman warns of consequences following Iran's serious attack on Israel
The Israeli military spokesman is currently on television responding to what the country is describing as a “serious attack” by Iran today.
Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), asserted that the attack “will have consequences” and emphasized that the country remains on high alert.
The situation across Israel and the region is extremely tense tonight, with the time just after 8:30 PM in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Missile barrage on Israel follows US warnings of imminent attack from Iran
The barrage of missiles over Israel moments ago followed warnings earlier today from an unnamed senior US administration official, who stated that Iran was preparing to "imminently" launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel.
It was not long before the threatened attack materialised, and we are awaiting news on its impact on the ground in Israel. Residents across the country were ordered to take shelter, with many rushing to air raid shelters as rockets were seen and heard whizzing over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The Associated Press reported that the US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, stated that the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations.
Israel employs an air defence system known as the Iron Dome, designed to intercept incoming missiles before they can reach their targets.
Israel suspends air travel as Iraq closes airspace following missile launches from Iran
Israel has suspended air travel in and out of the country, while Iraq, located directly to the east of Israel’s neighbour Jordan, has closed its airspace, according to Reuters.
Shortly before these latest developments, Israeli army radio reported that all take-offs and landings at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv have been halted following the missile launches from Iran towards Israel.
Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as Iran reportedly launches over 100 missiles at Israel
Explosions can be heard over Tel Aviv, accompanied by the wailing of warning sirens throughout the city, Israel’s largest urban and economic centre.
Witnesses in Jerusalem have also reported hearing explosions, according to Reuters.
Israeli media reports that Iran has launched over 100 missiles at Israel. It remains unclear whether the missiles are hitting their targets or being intercepted in the air above the cities. This situation is rapidly unfolding.
The Israeli military has now confirmed that sirens are sounding across the country.
IDF reports sirens across Israel as civilians take shelter amid Iranian rocket fire
The Israel Defense Forces tweeted, "Sirens are sounding across Israel. All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at the country."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsAll Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at Israel. pic.twitter.com/bKXPdqMsBr
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024
Iran missile attack could be large-scale, warns Israeli military spokesman
Israel’s military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, stated today that any missile strike from Iran is likely to be on a large scale. He urged citizens to take refuge in safe rooms should such an event occur.
In a televised address, Hagari also confirmed that the barrage of rockets aimed at the Tel Aviv region, which triggered air raid sirens, was launched by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group operating out of Lebanon, according to a report by Reuters.
Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran - Report
The Israeli military has reported that missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israel, according to Reuters.
There have already been reports of air raid sirens sounding in Tel Aviv, and warning sirens are now also activated in Jerusalem, as reported by the news agency.
Netanyahu calls on Israelis to follow safety guidelines amid imminent missile threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Israelis to follow the safety instructions issued by the home front command, amid warnings from a White House official that an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel could be imminent.
In a video address to the nation, Netanyahu stated that Israel is "in the midst of a campaign against Iran's axis of evil." He expressed determination to enable residents in the north to return to their homes but acknowledged that "great challenges" lie ahead.
Netanyahu emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to the directives of the military's home front command and urged citizens to "stand together." "Together we will fight and together we will win," he declared.
Hezbollah launches missile attack on military post in outskirts of Tel Aviv - Report
Hezbollah says it has launched missiles towards Sde Dov airbase on the outskirts of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, Reuters reported.
Israel call-up more reserve brigades for operations in northern region
Israeli military announces the call-up of four more reserve brigades for operations in the northern border with Lebanon.
“This will enable the continuation of operational activity against the Hezbollah terrorist organisation and the achievement of operational goals, including the safe return of residents of northern Israel to their homes,” the military said in a statement.
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- Hezbollah denies claims that Israeli forces have crossed into southern Lebanon, despite Israel stating its forces are conducting "limited" raids in the area.
- The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that Israel notified them about a planned limited ground offensive, adding that peacekeepers are "in position" in the region.
- The Israeli military has warned residents of 25 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately and move north of the Awali River.
Erdogan reinstates Turkey support for Lebanon amid Israeli incursion
President Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday that Turkey would fully support Lebanon following Israeli raids and a "limited" ground incursion into the country.
"We will not abandon our Lebanese brothers during these challenging times and will provide them with all the support we can," Erdogan declared during a speech at the reopening of the Turkish parliament after its summer recess.
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates:nIsraeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border
The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities. The orders came hours after Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon in what it described as a limited incursion against the Hezbollah militant group.
The evacuation order, posted by the Israeli military's Arabic spokesman on the social media platform X, specified around two dozen communities in southern Lebanon and ordered people to evacuate north of the Awali River, some 60 kilometers (36 miles) from the border. (AP)
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'No clashes with Hezbollah forces reported yet in ground ops,' says Israeli security official
The Israeli security official on Tuesday said that there have been no clashes with Hezbollah forces yet in ground incursion against militant group's terrorist targets, news agency Reuters reported.
It stated that the ground incursion has been "limited," and that wider operation targeting Beirut is "not on the table," the report said.
Although the officials declines to say how deep into Lebanon territory the troops were operating, they said it was at a "walking distance" from the border.
Israel Hezbollah War Live: After Israel’s ground incursion in Lebanon, air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv
The Israeli military Tuesday sounded air raid sirens in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, following its “limited” and “targeted” ground raids against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in southern Lebanon, news agency Reuters reported.
An explosion was heard in Tel Aviv and air raid sirens went off, a witness told Reuters.
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Israeli military posts in Tel Aviv, Eilat with drones
Yemen's Houthi movement targeted Israeli military posts in Tel Aviv and Eilat with drones on Tuesday, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech, news agency Reuters reported.
Israeli forces have killed over 41,500 people in Gaza, Palestinian authorities say
Palestinian health authorities said Israel's ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 41,500 people, with the majority of identified victims being women and children, news agency Reuters reported.
Since the war began on October 7, 2023, Israel said, the militants have killed more than 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took some 250 people into captivity in Gaza, the report stated.
The official Palestinian Health Ministry count as of September 29, was 41,595 Palestinian dead, amounting to about 10 times its count of losses in all previous Gaza conflicts since 2008. (Reuters)
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli troops in Metula with artillery fire
Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, in a statement on Tuesday, said that it had targeted Israeli troops across the border in Metula with artillery fire without any mention of Israel's announcement that it had begun a ground incursion into Lebanon, news agency Reuters reported.
Israel announced overnight that it had begun "limited" raids in the border area of southern Lebanon, Reuters reported.
Israel Hezbollah War Live: 'Iran and Israel would be at peace when Iran is "finally free,"' says Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, addressing the Iranian people, blamed the Iranian government for plunging the Middle East "deeper into war" at the cost of its own people. "There is nowhere in the Middle East Israel cannot reach. There is nowhere we will not go to protect our people and protect our country," Netanyahu said.
He said the Iranian government was bringing Iranians "closer to the abyss". Iran and Israel would be at peace when Iran is "finally free", which he said would "come a lot sooner than people think".
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThe people of Iran should know - Israel stands with you pic.twitter.com/MfwfNqnTgE
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 30, 2024
Israel Hezbollah War Live: UAE reaffirms its position towards Lebanon's territorial integrity, foreign ministry says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tuesday reaffirmed its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon, its national sovereignty, and its territorial integrity, the foreign ministry said in a statement, news agency Reuters reported.
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Israeli PM Netanyahu warns Iran as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Iran on Monday, days after an airstrike south of Beirut killed the leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah group, which is backed by Tehran, news agency AP reported.
Netanyahu said, “there is nowhere in the Middle East Israel cannot reach.” (AP)
Israel Hezbollah War Live: At least 95 killed, over 170 wounded in strikes in the past 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, at least 95 people have been killed and 172 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s southern regions, the eastern Bekaa Valley, and Beirut, Lebanon’s health ministry was quoted by Reuters early on Tuesday.
The intensive air strikes have eliminated many Hezbollah commanders while killing about 1,000 civilians and forcing one million to flee their homes, according to the Lebanese government.
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Israel begins ‘limited, targeted’ ground raids in Lebanon against Hezbollah
The Israeli military early Tuesday began “limited” and “targeted” ground raids against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in southern Lebanon.
In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces said, “IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets.” The Israeli forces said that these targets are located in villages close to the border, and “pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.”
This ground incursion marks an escalation in the conflict in West Asia, which began with Palestinian militant group Hamas’ attack in Israel on October 7, 2023.
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