Saturday, April 13, 2024

Times Of Israel Liveblogging Events: ‘Senior Israeli official’ pledges ‘significant response’ to Iran (Updated)


Sirens, booms throughout Israel as Iran fires dozens of ballistic missiles, IDF intercepts

The Times of Israel is liveblogging Saturday’s events



Ch. 12 quotes ‘senior Israeli official’ pledging ‘unprecedented response’ to Iran attack, urging Israelis not to go to bed

Channel 12 quotes a “senior Israeli official” pledging an ‘unprecedented response’ to Iran’s attack and urging Israelis not to go to bed due to what is coming Tehran’s way.



US military shot down Iranian drones in southern Syria near Jordan border – security source



Medics treating first injury from Iran attack – a 10-year-old boy from Bedouin town near Arad in serious condition


Britain says RAF jets deployed to intercept any airborne attacks in Middle east



‘Senior Israeli official’ pledges ‘significant response’ to Iran

Israel plans a “significant response” to the unprecedented Iranian drone salvo against it, top-rated Channel 12 TV quotes an unnamed senior Israeli official as saying early on Sunday.


EU’s Borrell calls Iran strikes on Israel an ‘unprecedented escalation’

The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell condemns Iran’s strikes on Israel as an “unprecedented escalation.”

“The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel,” he writes on the platform X.

“This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.”


IDF says ‘numerous’ fighter jets are in the air ready to counter Iranian attack

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a new video statement says Iran has fired missiles at Israel, while “numerous” fighter jets are in the sky readying to counter Tehran’s attacks.

“A short while ago, Iran launched missiles from its territory toward the territory of the State of Israel,” Hagari says.

“I remind you that no matter where the threat is launched from, when an alarm sounds you must enter the shelter and wait there for no less than ten minutes. We will update in real-time if you are required to stay there for a longer period,” he says.

He says Israel’s air defense array is “fully operational and is intercepting threats wherever required, even at this very moment. ”

“At this time, numerous IAF planes are in the air, ready to counter any threat,” Hagari says.

“You may hear explosions from interceptions or debris falling. Since there are a variety of threats, the alerts may be issued across wide areas,” he continues.

He urges the public to “refrain from spreading unverified rumors and reports.”

“Continue to act responsibly and calmly as you have been and adhere to the instructions. We are strong and capable of handling this event,” Hagari says.


Fresh sirens sound across southern Israel amid ongoing Iranian attack




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