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Shafaq News
a day ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran begins missile retaliation on Israel
Shafaq News / Israel entered a state of high alert late Friday night, as Iran's official news agency confirmed the launch of Tehran's response to Israel's Rising Lion Operation. Iran has named its operation as "The Severe Punishment". The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that missile launches from Iran had triggered emergency sirens across major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Meanwhile, a third salvo of missiles was launched from Iran toward Israel. In an official alert, authorities stated, 'We have detected missile launches toward Israel. Sirens may be activated within the coming minutes.' Citizens were urged to take immediate shelter. 'We urge all residents to enter their protected spaces now,' the command warned, as the country's missile defense systems, including Iron Dome and David's Sling, were activated to intercept incoming projectiles. Initial reports from Israeli media indicate that about 100 Iranian missiles were launched toward Israel. Israeli Channel 13 reported that a fire has broken out near the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv, while Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom said that rockets have landed in at least seven locations across central Israel. Earlier on Friday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning, promising 'severe punishment' for what he described as Israel's crimes against the Iranian people. In a televised address, Khamenei asserted that Iran's armed forces would leave Israel in a 'dire state' and urged Iranians to remain confident in the state's military capabilities.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Escalation in the Middle East brings public life in Israel to a halt
Following Israel's major strikes on Iran, public life in Israel has largely come to a standstill. Israel ordered the closure of schools, shops and offices, allowing only supermarkets to remain open for essential goods, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday. With an Iranian retaliation expected, Israeli emergency services have called on citizens to donate blood. Shopping centres, event venues, cultural institutions and religious sites are also closed. The Christopher Street Day parade in Tel Aviv - the largest LGBTQ event in the Middle East - planned for this weekend, has been cancelled, Haaretz added. The Israeli Home Front Command has advised residents to stay close to bomb shelters or seek shelter in public buildings such as schools, according to the report.
Al Bawaba
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Two hypersonic missiles from Yemen force millions of Israelis into shelters
Published March 27th, 2025 - 02:13 GMT According to Yedioth Ahronoth, air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was halted, with planes in holding patterns awaiting land clearance. Shrapnel from an interceptor missile reportedly fell in the Dhahiriya area of the southern West Bank and Mevo Horon. ALBAWABA- Millions of Israeli settlers rushed to bomb shelters after Yemen's Houthis launched two hypersonic ballistic missiles toward Israel. Also Read Houthis fire 2 ballistic missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport According to Yedioth Ahronoth, air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was halted, with planes in holding patterns awaiting land clearance. Shrapnel from an interceptor missile reportedly fell in the Dhahiriya area of the southern West Bank and Mevo Horon. The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that air raid sirens were activated in 255 communities across the country. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit stated that the alerts were triggered by the launch of two ballistic missiles from Yemen. Channel 12 reported that, for the first time since the resurgence of missile attacks from Yemen, a plane scheduled to land at Ben Gurion Airport was diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus. Israeli politician Avigdor Lieberman commented on the situation, saying, 'Millions of Israelis are in shelters. We have returned to the era of intermittent bombing, while the government is preoccupied with internal conflicts.' ⚡️BREAKING:Missile sirens were activated in Tel Aviv, central Israel, occupied Jerusalem, and southern areas following the launch of ballistic missile from Yemen. Footage shows interception attempts underway. According to Hebrew media 2 missiles were fired from Yemen. — Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) March 27, 2025 In a statement, Ansar Allah, Houthi military spokesperson, General Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for the attacks. He announced that the Houthis had executed two large-scale operations: the first targeted Ben Gurion Airport and a military site south of occupied Jaffa using two ballistic missiles—one of which was a hypersonic "Palestine 2" missile. Also Read Massive U.S. raids pound Yemen's capital, Sana'a The second operation targeted multiple enemy warships in the Red Sea, including the U.S. aircraft carrier Truman, using rockets and drones. Earlier this week, the Houthis had warned of escalating strikes on Israel in response to its actions in Gaza and the ongoing U.S. military operations against Yemen. Declaring Ben Gurion Airport "unsafe," they urged airlines to suspend flights. بيان القوات المسلحة اليمنية بشأن تنفيذ عمليتين عسكريتين أولاهما استهدفت مطار بن غوريون وهدفا عسكريا جنوبي يافا المحتلة بصاروخين بالستيين أحدهما فرط صوتي، والأخرى استهدفت عددا من القطع الحربية المعادية في البحر الأحمر بعدد من الصواريخ والطائرات المسيرة. — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21ye) March 27, 2025 © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Bawaba
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Yemen-Houthi ballistic missile strikes central Israel
ALBAWABA- A hypersonic ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck central Israel, triggering widespread air raid sirens across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and over 200 towns and cities. The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed sirens sounding in the greater Tel Aviv area, southern Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem as Israeli air defense systems deployed interceptor missiles in response. Israeli media reported that shrapnel from an intercepted Yemeni missile fell in the city of Holon, south of Tel Aviv. According to the Walla news website, the interception also caused material damage in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. Israeli police confirmed receiving reports of damage in Beit Shemesh and stated that explosives experts are working to secure the area, urging residents to stay away for safety. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the coastal areas south of Tel Aviv following the missile launch. Israeli Channel 13 reported that the army successfully intercepted one missile, while the Israeli military confirmed that its Arrow defense system intercepted another before it entered Israeli airspace. Also Read Israel intercepts Houthi missile, US targets Hodeidah airport The Houthis have intensified their missile strikes in response to Israel's renewed military operations in Gaza and ongoing U.S. airstrikes on Yemen. Houthis have also warned of expanding their military operations to target additional sites, including Ben Gurion Airport, raising security concerns for flights. Rocket sirens in Tel Aviv, all of central Israel, also Jerusalem with large booms heard in Modiin. The ballistic missile from Yemen was intercepted. — Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) March 24, 2025
Saba Yemen
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Sirens sound in central occupied Palestine following missile launch from Yemen
Occupied Quds - Saba: Sirens sounded this morning, Sunday, in the Jaffa area (Tel Aviv), Quds, and central occupied Palestine following a missile launch from Yemen. The Israeli Home Front Command stated that sirens sounded in the greater Tel Aviv area, Quds, and several cities and towns in the center. For its part, Channel 12 reported that air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport, east of Tel Aviv, was halted this morning, Sunday, during the sound of the sirens following a missile launch from Yemen. A video clip documented the moment a number of Israelis took cover and panicked after hearing the sirens in Tel Aviv due to a missile launched from Yemen. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
