‘There aren't missiles just falling out of the sky': Iran's ‘blatant breach' of ceasefire
Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs' Maurice Hirsch says Iran's striking of Israel is a 'blatant breach' of the ceasefire agreement.
'There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that Iran fired those missiles, whether directly or indirectly,' Mr Hirsch told Sky News host Sharri Markson.
'There aren't missiles just falling out of the sky.
'This is a blatant breach by the Iranians.'
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