Iran has been seeking to prevent an Israeli retaliation, at least any kind of retaliation that would be large or visible, by making new threats.
Netanyahu rebukes Western leaders for advocating an arms embargo on Israel, accusing them of undermining Israel’s defense while Iran continues to arm its proxies across the Middle East.
IDF Chief Spokesperson Daniel Hagari also addressed the IDF's response to Iran, saying, "The IDF will respond to Iran in the time and manner that it sees fit."
The Israeli military recommends responding to the Iranian attack—during which 201 missiles were fired at Israel—in a "decisive" manner while fighting continues on six other fronts.
Video footage taken from a CCTV camera showed a large metal tube falling out of the sky and landing on a man walking across a street, apparently killing him instantly.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) congratulates the Israeli defense establishment and the IDF air defense array for successfully protecting the citizens of Israel with the Arrow system.
Amidror said, “They didn’t leave us a choice. They are acting now as if they can do whatever they want.”
They say mothers can accomplish some incredible feats in a burst of adrenaline. I believe it now.
JFNA said its communities are in "complete solidarity with the people of Israel and the IDF" as they work to defend themselves from these attacks.