Current location:politics >>
Iran launches large
politics3395People have gathered around
IntroductionThis photo taken on April 14, 2024 shows flares from explosions in the sky over Jerusalem as Israel' ...
This photo taken on April 14, 2024 shows flares from explosions in the sky over Jerusalem as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts missiles and drones from Iran. A combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli army said, as residents reported multiple bombings were heard. (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)
A combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli army said, as residents reported multiple bombings were heard.
The projectiles triggered sirens in Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea in the south, the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights in the north as well as the occupied West Bank.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari confirmed during a press briefing that Israel was under attack by ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran, noting that aerial defense systems have intercepted some of the missiles.
Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported that about 100 drones, out of about 400-500 that have been launched, were intercepted before reaching Israel by allied countries, including the American, Jordanian and British forces.
Israel's Maged David Adom rescue service said in a statement that a 10-year-old boy from a Beduin village in the Negev was seriously injured. A projectile or parts of a projectile fell near Umm Al Fahm, an Arab city in northern Israel, causing no injuries.
Israel is planning to launch a "significant response" to the Iranian aerial attack, Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported early on Sunday, citing an anonymous senior Israeli official.
"The fact that Iran fires for the first time from its territory at Israel requires a significant response. It will come soon," the official said.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a broadcast statement Saturday night that it had launched missile and drone attacks on Israel.
Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported that the drones were launched from Iran as well as from other countries allied with Iran.
The Israeli military said earlier in a statement that "the IDF Aerial Defense Array is on high alert, along with Israel Air Force fighter jets and Israeli Navy vessels that are on a defense mission in Israeli air and naval space."
Meanwhile, two Israeli officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to Xinhua that several cruise missiles were also launched from Iran toward Israel.
Israel has been on heightened alert over the past few days following Iranian threats to avenge the killing of seven Iranian officers in its consular building in Damascus, Syria, earlier in April, which was carried out by Israel, according to Iran.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Culture Crossroad news portal”。http://ireland.unhasdecoradas.org/news-26e699926.html
Related articles
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
politicsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Pillar tucked a keepsake ball into his bag from his 1,000th career hit ...
【politics】
Read moreXi Story: New Journey Ahead, a Visit to Reflect on 'Yan'an Conduct'
politicsContact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom ...
【politics】
Read moreChina unveils measures to promote industrial equipment upgrades
politicsThis photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows assembly lines at a plant of Xiaomi in Beijing, capital of ...
【politics】
Read more
Popular articles
- Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
- Ashes of Jiang Zemin Scattered into the Sea
- Xi Congratulates Lula on Inauguration as Brazilian President
- Xi Stresses Writing New Chapter in China's Constitution Practice in New Era
- Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
- Country plays leading role in intl patent application
Latest articles
Devout Christian doctor, 68, who punched dementia
Xi Jinping Unanimously Elected Deputy to 14th NPC
Xi Says China Ready to Advance Relations with Australia Based on Mutual Respect, Win
GLOBALink
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf is spotted on the streets of Gavin and Stacey's hometown Barry
Xi Focus: Xi Jinping Leads China's Drive Toward Rural Modernization
LINKS
- Chinese foundation donates sports equipment to Myanmar schools
- More Australian towns threatened by massive bushfire
- Desert county in NW China's Xinjiang experiences bountiful cistanche harvest
- Feature: China
- China's top court vows better judicial protection of consumer rights
- 2025 Asian Winter Games to highlight environmental protection, technology
- Commentary: Philippines' provocation undermines regional stability
- People's Daily Online seeks English copy
- U.S. most recent absurd accusation: China
- China to launch awareness campaign on national security laws