…Two injured in Tel Aviv: Report
…Israel military says Iran missile attack over, citizens can leave shelters
Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari just held a televised address.
In it, he said the Israeli military is “fully prepared to defend and retaliate” to the Iranian attack, stressing that it would be in a “timely manner”.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing Israeli rescue services, reports that two people have been lightly wounded in Tel Aviv after the Iranian missile attack.
It said others were wounded while making their way to shelter.
Israel military says Iran missile attack over, citizens can leave shelters
Rockets fly in the sky, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
A spokesman for Israel’s military said it was not aware of any injuries from the attack.
This attack was serious and will have consequences, the spokesman said.
It is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country, following a situational assessment, the Israeli military said.
Biden orders US military to shoot down Iranian missiles
The White House issued the statement shortly after Iran fired the missiles.
The US, which has increased its military presence in the region, played an instrumental role in shooting down Iranian missiles during Tehran’s last strike on Israel on April 13.
The White House said Biden and Kamala Harris were monitoring from the Situation Room.
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