Iran launched a significant attack on Israel by firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles in response to the killing of one of its commanders and Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The IDF managed to intercept most of the incoming missiles, preventing widespread damage. Hezbollah also announced that they had engaged in a firefight with Israeli forces.
The tension in the Middle East continues to rise, with fears of a wider war breaking out. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified Israel’s right to strike at Hezbollah in response to the attack. Former CIA director John Brennan cautioned that the situation could escalate further after the explosions caused by Hezbollah devices in Lebanon.
The conflict resulted in casualties on both sides, with some killed in a Tel Aviv shooting prior to the Iranian missile attack. A funeral was held for a Palestinian man in Jericho who was killed by a fragment of an Iranian missile. The ongoing violence has sparked concern about the potential for a full-blown war between Israel and Iran.
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