Israel "Defended Most of Iran Airstrikes"... Announces Strong Retaliation

Most Missiles and Drones Targeting Israel Shot Down
Jerusalem Holy Site Attacked but Iron Dome Defends
"Firm Response to Mainland Attacks" Stated

The Israeli military announced that it has largely defended against Iran's large-scale airstrikes. It also warned of a strong response to Iran's first attack on its mainland.

According to major foreign media, Daniel Hagari, the chief spokesperson for the Israeli military, stated that Iran launched more than 200 missiles and drones targeting Israel starting from the 13th (local time). Hagari added, "Dozens of Iran's surface-to-surface ballistic missiles were intercepted before crossing the border," and "A small number of missiles struck Israel, injuring one girl and causing minor damage to a military base in southern Israel."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Israeli media outlet 'Ynet' reported, citing Israeli officials, that the Israeli military intercepted 99% of Iran's drones and missiles.

It appears that Iran also attacked holy sites in Jerusalem. Ofir Gendelman, spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, stated on his X (formerly Twitter) account that Iran's ballistic missiles targeted holy sites in Jerusalem. Gendelman wrote, "Iran launched ballistic missiles at holy sites in Jerusalem, but Israel's Iron Dome air defense batteries intercepted these missiles, protecting the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

On the 1st of this month, Iran's consulate in Syria was bombed by Israel, killing a senior official of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), prompting Iran to vow retaliation against Israel. Hagari said that as of the 14th, Iran's airstrikes have not yet ended and interceptions are ongoing.

Israel has warned that it will respond once the defense against Iran's airstrikes is concluded. According to local media, Israeli officials emphasized the need for a strong response to Iran's recent mainland attack and said a decisive response will soon follow.

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