The country's war cabinet met on Sunday and again today to discuss the Israeli response to Tehran launching 300 missiles and drones on Saturday, the majority of which were intercepted by Israel.
Sirens and interceptions were heard across Israel on Saturday night, hours after hundreds of drones and missiles were launched from Iran towards the country's territory. Israelis reported large explosions were heard in several cities and towns and posted videos of the attack underway. While the entire country is on high alert, the IDF has issued special guidance for residents of the northern Golan Heights and southern cities, such as Dimona and Eilat. They were requested to stay near protective...
This live blog is now closed. For news on tensions between Israel and Iran, read our latest story:US and EU consider new sanctions against Iran after its air attack on IsraelA senior spokesperson for Iran’s military has warned the US, UK, France and Germany to stop supporting Israel, and said that there will be an even stronger response from Iran if Israel retaliates to the strikes at the weekend.The official state news agency IRNA reports that Brig Gen Abolfazl Shekarchi said:We remind the...
The PM spoke to his counterpart this afternoon after reports the leaders had been unable to find a time to hold the call, with the UK government saying that Netanyahu 'has been very busy'.
