On Tuesday, Iran launched a series of missiles at Israel, shortly after the United States issued a warning that an attack was imminent.
The assault seemed to have concluded within an hour of its commencement.
⚡️#BREAKING New videos confirm that the Iranian missiles struck the Nevatim Air Base in the Negev.
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) October 1, 2024
Man in the background says “Nevatim Air Base” pic.twitter.com/pBAltXLxTb
According to Sullivan, Israeli air defense systems were aided in the destruction of the missiles by U.S. naval destroyer ships.
⚡️The closes footage yet of Iranian missiles destroying the Nevatim terrorists airbase in the Negev pic.twitter.com/ijqqoPHwfh
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) October 1, 2024
He characterized the Iranian assault as a “substantial escalation.”
Dozens, possible Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles are Impacting across Southern and Central Israel. pic.twitter.com/M1w3gEd8Ya
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He also emphasized that the situation was in a state of flux, and the damage assessment could be subject to change.
Sullivan observed that the security situation was ongoing and that there were discussions regarding a potential response.
Crazy Footage appearing to show the Impact of an Iranian Ballistic Missile tonight in the Tel Aviv Area of Central Israel. pic.twitter.com/je8kmrmaRR
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Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli military, announced that missiles had been launched from Iran at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time in Israel.
The military has reported that sirens have been activated throughout Israel.
Israeli civilians were advised to maintain vigilance and adhere to the directives of the authorities, who dispatched messages to their phones and directed individuals to designated secure areas prior to the attack.
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