Unprecedented assault triggered sirens nationwide, booms of interceptions * Bedouin child hurt by shrapnel * IAF, US, UK, Jordan intercepted projectiles
By JACOB MAGID, TOI 13 April 2024, 6:17 am
Defense chief speaking with US counterpart regarding Iran attack
Gallant “informed the secretary of defense about Israel’s defense actions against the Iranian attack,” his office says.
The minister also thanked Austin for standing by Israel’s side, and “emphasized that the defense establishment maintains maximum readiness against further attack attempts.”
Iran strike caused slight damage to IDF military base – military spokesman
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, causing slight damage to a military base.
He says most of the missiles were intercepted by the long-range Arrow air defense system. The missiles were mostly downed outside of Israeli airspace, he says.
One strike led to the injury of a young girl in the Negev, and additional impacts caused “slight damage to infrastructure” at a military base in southern Israel, Hagari says. The girl, according to medics, was hurt by shrapnel following an interception.
He says fighter jets also downed dozens of cruise missiles and dozens of drones.
In total, Iran launched more than 200 projectiles at Israel, according to Hagari.
He says the incident is not over.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says in a statement, “I strongly condemn the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by the Islamic Republic of Iran this evening. I call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities.”
“I am deeply alarmed about the very real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation. I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East.”
“I have repeatedly stressed that neither the region nor the world can afford another war.”
Iran vows further ‘defensive measures’ against military aggression
Iran says it will not hesitate to take further “defensive measures” to protect its interests against any military aggression, the Iranian foreign ministry says in a statement.
“Iran, if necessary, will not hesitate to take further defensive measures to safeguard its legitimate interests against any military aggressions and unlawful use of force,” it says, according to state TV, “while reaffirming its commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.”
Report: Iran fired total of 150 missiles in attack on Israel
ABC News cites a senior US official who says Iran launched a total of 150 missiles at Israel during tonight’s attack.
Egypt calls for restraint without condemning Iran for attack on Israel
I saw the mention of Jordan, Bear. The link I found was
https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/04/13/jordan-joined-u-s-u-k-in-intercepting-iranian-drone-attack-on-israel/.
So far, at least Hamas, Yemen, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and the US are directly involved in the hostilities.
CNN Senior Correspondent MJ Lee
ELINT News
Dr. Kedar on Channel 14 indicated the following: ‘Jordan recently has been attacked from surrogates of Iran (e.g Hamas massive demonstrations recently) or Iran. The Jordanians believe after Iran has taken over Syria and Iraq they were the next target, in order to encircle Israel.’
Jordan shot down many drones that were fired by Iran over Jordan to hit Israel this night. One missile landed in Aman, Jordan.