Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said aircraft are still patrolling the skies. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the US military helped Israel “take down nearly all of the drones and missiles” fired by Iran.
More than 300 drones and missiles fired on Israel by Iran – IDF spokesman
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has just given an update after the attack on Israel by Iran.
He said more than 300 drones and missiles were fired by Iran overnight, 99% of which were intercepted.
Mr Hagari said 30 cruise missiles were launched, none of which went into Israel, as well as 120 ballistic missiles.
He said some of the ballistic missiles hit the Nevatim Air Base but its “capabilities were not blunted”.
No fatalities were reported but a 10-year-old girl was injured by shrapnel, Mr Hagari said.
He continued to say that the situation is still unfolding and aircraft are patrolling the skies.
“Iran pushed the Middle East towards escalation. We will do whatever is necessary,” Mr Hagari said.
He confirmed that UK, French and US military aircraft “took action in aid of Israel” to help shoot down projectiles.
Drones and missiles didn’t just come from Iran, Mr Hagari added, but also Iraq and Yemen.
He said in recent hours “dozens of rockets” were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel, and in response the IDF struck a number of military structures in Lebanon.
Israel on Saturday vowed to respond to any Iranian attack amid escalation over Iranian commandos seizing a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli businessman in the Persian Gulf, Anadolu Agency reports.
In a statement, Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said: “Iran will bear consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.”
The army spokesman accused Iran of funding, training, and arming “terror proxies across the Middle East and beyond.”
Israel airspace reopens, airport authority says
Israel reopened its airspace as of 7.30am today, the country’s airports authority said after an overnight attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones.
It said flight schedules from Tel Aviv were expected to be affected and travellers should check flight times.
‘We do not seek conflict with Iran’, says US defence secretary
The US defence secretary has said America does not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to protect its forces and support the defences of Israel.
In a statement this morning, Lloyd Austin said he calls on Iran to de-escalate the situation and halt any further possible attacks.
It comes after President Joe Biden told Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu that the US’s “ironclad commitment” to the security of the country remains.
He added that US military aircraft and ballistic missile defence destroyers helped to “take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles” launched by Iran yesterday evening.
Mr Biden also told Mr Netanyahu that the US will oppose any counterattack by Israel against Iran, according to American news website Axios, citing a senior White House official.
More force if Israel retaliates- Iran
Iran has warned that it will respond with more force if Israel retaliates over this weekend’s strikes, which Tehran said were themselves a reply to an Israeli attack earlier this month on its embassy complex in Syria’s capital Damascus.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self-defense when required,” Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said in a statement.
Should the Israeli regime commit any military aggression again, Iran’s response will assuredly and decisively be stronger and more resolute,” Ambassador Iravani added.
Citing self-defense against repeated Israeli military aggressions, Iravani said the strikes were specifically in retaliation to an Israeli attack on April 1 against what Iran says were diplomatic facilities in Damascus.
Iran claims the attack violated international law and led to the death of seven Iranian military advisors, including key commanders from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The statement also criticizes the United Nations Security Council for “failing to uphold international peace,” allowing Israel to “breach” established international norms and “escalate” regional tensions.
Israel-Iran tension is ‘spill over from Gaza’, says Chinese foreign ministry
The Chinese foreign ministry has said it is “deeply concerned” about escalation of the current situation after Iran’s attack on Israel.
It said the tension is “spilling over” from military activity in Gaza, adding that “quelling that conflict is top priority”.
“China calls on relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalation of tensions,” the ministry said.
It also called on the international community – especially influential countries – to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
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Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said aircraft are still patrolling the skies. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the US military helped Israel “take down nearly all of the drones and missiles” fired by Iran.
More than 300 drones and missiles fired on Israel by Iran – IDF spokesman
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has just given an update after the attack on Israel by Iran.
He said more than 300 drones and missiles were fired by Iran overnight, 99% of which were intercepted.
Mr Hagari said 30 cruise missiles were launched, none of which went into Israel, as well as 120 ballistic missiles.
He said some of the ballistic missiles hit the Nevatim Air Base but its “capabilities were not blunted”.
No fatalities were reported but a 10-year-old girl was injured by shrapnel, Mr Hagari said.
He continued to say that the situation is still unfolding and aircraft are patrolling the skies.
“Iran pushed the Middle East towards escalation. We will do whatever is necessary,” Mr Hagari said.
He confirmed that UK, French and US military aircraft “took action in aid of Israel” to help shoot down projectiles.
Drones and missiles didn’t just come from Iran, Mr Hagari added, but also Iraq and Yemen.
He said in recent hours “dozens of rockets” were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel, and in response the IDF struck a number of military structures in Lebanon.
Israel on Saturday vowed to respond to any Iranian attack amid escalation over Iranian commandos seizing a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli businessman in the Persian Gulf, Anadolu Agency reports.
In a statement, Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said: “Iran will bear consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.”
The army spokesman accused Iran of funding, training, and arming “terror proxies across the Middle East and beyond.”
Israel airspace reopens, airport authority says
Israel reopened its airspace as of 7.30am today, the country’s airports authority said after an overnight attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones.
It said flight schedules from Tel Aviv were expected to be affected and travellers should check flight times.
‘We do not seek conflict with Iran’, says US defence secretary
The US defence secretary has said America does not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to protect its forces and support the defences of Israel.
In a statement this morning, Lloyd Austin said he calls on Iran to de-escalate the situation and halt any further possible attacks.
It comes after President Joe Biden told Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu that the US’s “ironclad commitment” to the security of the country remains.
He added that US military aircraft and ballistic missile defence destroyers helped to “take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles” launched by Iran yesterday evening.
Mr Biden also told Mr Netanyahu that the US will oppose any counterattack by Israel against Iran, according to American news website Axios, citing a senior White House official.
More force if Israel retaliates- Iran
Iran has warned that it will respond with more force if Israel retaliates over this weekend’s strikes, which Tehran said were themselves a reply to an Israeli attack earlier this month on its embassy complex in Syria’s capital Damascus.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self-defense when required,” Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said in a statement.
Citing self-defense against repeated Israeli military aggressions, Iravani said the strikes were specifically in retaliation to an Israeli attack on April 1 against what Iran says were diplomatic facilities in Damascus.
Iran claims the attack violated international law and led to the death of seven Iranian military advisors, including key commanders from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The statement also criticizes the United Nations Security Council for “failing to uphold international peace,” allowing Israel to “breach” established international norms and “escalate” regional tensions.
Israel-Iran tension is ‘spill over from Gaza’, says Chinese foreign ministry
The Chinese foreign ministry has said it is “deeply concerned” about escalation of the current situation after Iran’s attack on Israel.
It said the tension is “spilling over” from military activity in Gaza, adding that “quelling that conflict is top priority”.
“China calls on relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalation of tensions,” the ministry said.
It also called on the international community – especially influential countries – to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
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