Iran launched 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles at Israel around midnight. According to the Israeli army, several hundred drones and missiles were launched towards the country. American security forces call the number from 400 to 500 weapons. Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon have closed their airspace. The US and EU leaders have assured Israel of their support. The Ministry of Defense of Iran threatened neighboring states, urging them not to open their airspace to Israel.
This is the first ever direct attack by Israel from Iranian territory, despite the fact that the enmity between the two states has continued since the Islamic revolution in Iran in 1979.
Israel was warned of the threat, so preparations began in advance. Until April 15, restrictions in the form of a ban on educational activities, a ban on mass gatherings, and the closure of beaches will be in effect across the country. At the same time, you can go to work only if there is shelter in the buildings.
Israel began intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Iran over Syria at night on April 14.
According to journalists, dozens of Iranian UAVs and missiles were launched toward Israel in three waves.
Army spokesman Daniel Hagari said that none of the drones entered Israeli airspace — Allied fighter jets shot down all over Iraq and Jordan. Cruise missiles were also shot down outside the country, but ballistic missiles were already intercepted in the sky over Israel.
Some of them hit the Nevatim airbase in the south of the country, but the destruction there is minor and the airbase is operating normally, Hagari assures.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promptly reacted to Tehran's actions and said that Jerusalem had been preparing for years for this to happen.
"I defined a clear principle: we will strike at whoever strikes us. We will protect ourselves from any threat and do it cold-bloodedly and decisively. I know that you, citizens of Israel, keep your cool. I urge you to follow the instructions of the Rear Service. Together we will stand, and with God's help, together we will defeat all our enemies," — said the head of the government.
Doctors of the "Red Shield of David" said that 31 people sought help after the attack. Two children were injured in the south of the country, and a fire broke out in a medical facility in the central region of Sharon.
Around seven in the morning, Israel opened its airspace again, followed by Jordan.
The Times of Israel, citing an anonymous Israeli official, reported that Jerusalem had already begun preparing to attack Iran in response. When exactly this can happen and in what form is still unknown.
The USA and the EU assured Israel of their solidarity
Against the backdrop of Iran's night attack on Israel, US President Joe Biden assured Israel is in "iron support".
"Earlier today, Iran and its proxies operating from Yemen, Syria and Iraq launched an unprecedented air attack on military facilities in Israel. I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms. I just spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America's strong commitment to Israel's security. I told him that Israel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to defend itself and repel even unprecedented attacks - sending a clear signal to its enemies that they cannot effectively threaten Israel's security." it is said in the statement of the President of the United States.
It is noteworthy that after these events it may happen that the US House of Representatives will consider a bill on the allocation of aid to Israel as early as next week. With a high probability, the fate of money for Ukraine will also be decided, to write at Politico.
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