Iran's Attack On Israel: IDF Prepares A Powerful Response
- 2.10.2024, 7:55
A retaliatory strike could be launched across the Middle East.
On Tuesday, October 1, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on the orders of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hamanei. As Charter97.org reported, almost 200 missiles were fired during the attack.
Attack on Israel: Consequences
In particular, numerous falls of fragments and rockets were reported in Tel Aviv. Social media users publish photos and videos from the crash sites of Iranian missiles.
The IDF intercepted most of the 180 ballistic missiles fired. As a result of the Iranian missile attack on Israel, rocket fragments killed one Palestinian, and two more people were slightly injured.
The consequences of the shelling of Israel are revealed online. One of the videos shows a large crater, which probably formed as a result of the fall of the rocket.
A large fragment of a rocket found in the city of Tel Sheva was also recorded.
In the city of Rammala, local residents filmed them posing with a piece of a ballistic missile that fell in the city.
Iran and Israel: what is the response to the attack
Iran confirmed the missile strikes on Israel and threatened a “crushing response” if Israel carried out its retaliatory attack. The threats were posted on the page of the Iranian Mission to the United Nations on the social media X.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) responded to Iran's missile strike on the country.
"We are on high alert in defence and offensive, we will protect the citizens of Israel. This shelling will have consequences. We have plans and we will act at the time and place we choose,” said IDF Speaker Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari.
Ynet added that the IDF plans to strike a powerful blow at night throughout the Middle East.
Iran's attack on Israel: the world's response
U.S. President Joe Biden has instructed the U.S. military to help Israel defend against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles aimed at Israel, the White House National Security Council said Tuesday. According to Reuters, he, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, are monitoring the attack from the operational headquarters of the White House and regularly receive updated information.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the attack on Israel. According to The Times of Israel, he condemned the "expansion of the conflict in the Middle East", but did not mention Iran.
This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire,” said António Guterres.