The spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari, warned this Tuesday about the possible repercussions after the recent attack by Iran. The military indicated that the missile launch will be responded to, although he did not specify how that response will be carried out.
“We are on high alert, both in defense and offense, and we will protect the citizens of Israel. This missile launch will have consequences. “We have plans and we will act at the time and place we choose,” Hagari stated.
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This statement comes after the missile attack launched from Iran towards Israeli territory on Tuesday afternoon. “Recently, missiles have been fired from Iran towards the State of Israel. “You are requested to maintain vigilance and carefully follow the instructions of the Home Front Command,” the Israeli Army said in a statement.
Alarms were activated throughout the country, and the Army map showed Israeli territory marked in red as a warning sign. In Jerusalem, in addition to the sound of sirens, Missiles intercepted in the sky could be observed and the resulting explosions heard.
The Israeli Armed Forces sent messages to mobile phones in certain areas, alerting the population and requesting that They were to seek shelter immediately and remain there until receiving further instructions.
Almost an hour later, the Israeli Army notified citizens that they could leave the shelters. “After concluding the assessment of the situation, it was decided that it is now safe to leave protected areas throughout the country”Hagari said.
In addition, the Army reported that its air defense system It was fully operational to detect and intercept any threat, although it warned that some missiles could hit the ground. “However, the defense is not infallible and it is essential to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. “You may hear explosions, which could be the result of interceptions or impacts,” assured a military statement.
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This attack by Iran represents the first episode since April, when Iran launched missiles and drones against two Israeli air bases in the Negev, hitting areas of the occupied Golan Heights. On that occasion, Israel, the United States and other Arab countries managed to intercept most of the Iranian projectiles.
Previously, Daniel Hagari had warned about the possibility of an attack “on a large scale” by Iran. The United States had informed Israel about Iran’s preparation to launch an attack, in the context of the Assassination of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah on Friday during an Israeli bombing in Beirut. This new escalation culminated in the early morning with a ground invasion in southern Lebanon.
With information from EFE
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