Tel Aviv, October 1 — Israelis rushed to shelters as Iran launched nearly 200 missiles toward central and southern Israel on Sunday. The sudden strikes prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow swift retaliation.
Iran stated that the missile attack was in response to assaults that killed leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Iranian military. The escalation has heightened tensions in the already volatile region.
Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesperson, confirmed that several Iranian missiles struck areas in central and southern Israel. “Quite a few” were intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems, he reported at a press briefing.
Dramatic footage captured by a CGTN stringer in Tel Aviv showed Iranian missiles being intercepted in the night sky. Locals were seen urgently seeking shelter as sirens blared across the city.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, urging restraint from both sides to prevent further escalation.
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cgtn.com
