Iranian attack on Israel: Hundreds of missiles launched from Iran were intercepted tonight (between Saturday and Sunday) in the skies of Israel and abroad. A senior Israeli official informed that 99% of the missiles were intercepted and stated that the Israeli response would be “unprecedented”. Alarms began to sound in the southern region at 01:42 in the morning, among others in Be’er Sheva, Dimona, Hatzers and Nebatim. Minutes later, alarms were also heard in Jerusalem, the Golan region on the Dead Sea and Judea and Samaria. A 7-year-old girl from the Bedouin diaspora is in serious condition after being hit by missile fragments and is sedated and ventilated. In addition to the missiles, hundreds of drones were also launched towards Israel. The US, Jordanian and British armies assisted in the interceptions.
Regular updates – minute by minute
10:01 – Alarms were activated in Margaliot and Menara in the Upper Galilee, following an interceptor that was launched at a target
09:52 – Flights to Eilat will not resume today
09:35 – Documentation: Rockets launched from Lebanon fell in Katsrin, no casualties
The place where the missile fell in Katsrin Photo: MM Katzrin
09:29 – Iran’s Chief of Staff: “We will respond strongly if Israel harms our interests”
Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bakri: “Israel crossed red lines when it hit our consulate in Syria and it was necessary to respond. Our attack is over and we do not want to continue it, but we will respond strongly if Israel harms our interests and our next response will inevitably be much more extensive. If the US participates in any attack against us, its bases in the region will be damaged and it will not be safe.”
09:05 – Foreign Minister Katz: “We said that if Iran attacks Israel, we will respond in Iran. It’s still valid”
08:45 – Hamas on the Iranian attack: “Iran’s natural right and proper response against Israel”
Hamas commented on Iran’s night attack on Israel: “The military action carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Zionist entity is a natural right and a proper response to the crime of the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus and the assassination of some of the leadership of the Revolutionary Guards. We emphasize the natural right of the countries and the peoples of the region to defend themselves to Against the attacks of the Zionists”.
08:40 – In the Iranian parliament they celebrated the attack and chanted: “Death to Israel”
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bakr Kalibaf: “The blow the Zionist entity suffered was strong and will make it regret. If it escalates in any way, our response will be more severe.” The Iranian parliament celebrated the attack and chanted: “Death to Israel.”
08:26 – Airports Authority: Israel Airport is back in operation, the flight schedule is expected to change
A spokesman for the Airports Authority informed that “as of 07:30, the airspace of the State of Israel was opened and the airport returned to operation. The flight schedule is expected to change. The traveling public is asked to check with the airlines and on the airport authority website about the new flight times before arriving at the airport. The domestic airports will be opened during the day.”
El Al stated that it returned to operating its flight schedule “after making adjustments.” The airline advised passengers to verify their updated departure time before arriving at the airport.
08:22 – Jordan reported the reopening of the airspace. The airport in Beirut is also resuming its operations
08:15 – The cabinet meeting was cancelled
08:04 – Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir: “An impressive defense so far – now we need a crushing attack”
08:01 – The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs: expressing deep concern about the developments in the situation in the region. We call on all parties to stop the escalation and exercise maximum restraint.
07:53 – After being shut down during the night – Netavg is back in operation
A spokeswoman for the Airports Authority: “In accordance with the instructions of the security system, starting at 07:30 in the morning the airspace of the State of Israel is opened and the airport is back in operation. The flight schedule from Tel Aviv is expected to change. The traveling public is asked to check with the airlines and on the airport authority website about the new flight times before arriving at the airport. The domestic airports will open during the day. We will continue to update according to developments.”
07:20 – IDF spokesman: ballistic missiles fell at the Nabatim base in the south, only minor damage was caused
“Iran launched more than 300 threats of various types, we intercepted 99% of the threats launched into the territory of the State of Israel,” the IDF spokesman said this morning. “This is a very significant strategic achievement. Of the 170 zero UAVs that penetrated Israeli territory, dozens were intercepted by fighter jets, our air defense system and defense systems and aircraft of our partners.”
He added: “More than thirty cruise missiles were fired, zero penetrated the territory of Israel. Of the more than 120 ballistic missiles that were launched, a number of individual missiles penetrated, they fell at the air force base in Nabatim and caused only minor damage. Iran thought that it would be able to paralyze the base and thereby damage the air capabilities ours but failed”.
He also said: “Air Force planes continue to land and take off from the base – including the Hadir planes returning from a mission to protect the base. In addition, several launches were carried out from the territory of Iraq and Yemen – none penetrated into Israel. In the last few hours, rocket fire from the territory of Lebanon has not ended, the incident is still ready for developments “.
Interceptions in the sky of Israel Photo: reuters
An Air Force F-15 fighter jet returns to one of the Air Force’s bases after making interceptions Photo: IDF spokesman
07:15 – Prime Minister Netanyahu in his first message after the attack: “We were intercepted. in our brake. together we will win”
We were intercepted. in our brake.
together we will win— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) April 14, 2024
07:00 – Gallant: We stopped the most significant wave, but the campaign is not over yet
The Air Force pilots upon their return to the base after the interceptions tonight Photo: IDF spokesman
06:40 – In the US it is reported that Biden told Netanyahu in the phone call that the US would not support an Israeli attack on Iran
06:35 – Not a single drone or cruise missile penetrated Israeli territory
During the night, Iran launched over 300 unmanned aerial vehicles, about 100 ballistic missiles and about 30 cruise missiles – some surface-to-surface (ballistic) missiles penetrated Israeli territory. As a result, many alarms were triggered in the southern region, Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the Golan. A few individual falls, minor damage was caused to the infrastructure at the Nabatim air force base in the south of the country, a 7-year-old girl from the Bedouin diaspora was injured by shrapnel from an interceptor, her condition is defined as serious and she is sedated and ventilated in the Soroka intensive care unit.
Israel’s unprecedented success is due, among other things, to cooperation with the US, British and Jordanian armies. As of this time, there are no known additional threats on the way to Israel, but Israel is not complacent and the high level of readiness continues with planes in the sky that are in full readiness.
06:20 – Israeli source: Tonight the Iranians experienced a strategic failure. Now is the time to worry and not sleep at night
06:00 – An unprecedented achievement: Israel intercepted 185 drones and 146 missiles
Two Israeli officials told the New York Times that Israel intercepted 185 drones and 146 missiles that were launched into its territory tonight. Fox network report: The Americans believe the attack is over for now.
05:50 – President Biden: Israel has demonstrated extraordinary abilities; We helped intercept almost all the missiles
In a statement from the White House, Biden condemned the Iranian attack against Israel, and emphasized the commitment of the United States to maintain Israel’s security: “I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu, I told him that Israel has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to defend itself and send a message to its enemies that its security cannot be threatened.”
The president also stated that the US army helped the Israeli army “intercept almost all the UAVs and missiles that were launched”. In addition, Biden informed that tomorrow the G7 leaders will meet to “coordinate a unified diplomatic response to Iran’s attack”.
05:15 – Report: Biden fears Netanyahu is trying to drag the US into a wider conflict
The NBC network reported that officials in the Biden administration express fear that Israel will launch a quick response attack against Iran “without thinking about all the consequences of the move”. It was also reported that Biden expressed concern in closed conversations that “Netanyahu is trying to drag the US into a wider conflict.”
04:48 – Alarms in the Upper Galilee and the south of the Golan Heights
Alarms were triggered in Katsrin and Bedgat, it is estimated that the shooting was carried out from Lebanon. Fall in Katsrin – two residents panicked and were treated on the spot.
04:16 – Alarms in the north of the Golan
Alarms were activated in Menara and Ortal, it is estimated that the shooting was carried out from Syria.
04:14 – The Netanyahu-Biden conversation began
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is talking at this time with the President of the United States Joe Biden. Exceptionally and at the request of Ambassador Erdan – the UN Security Council will meet tomorrow at 16:00 (New York time).
03:40 – IDF spokesman: “The vast majority of the missiles were intercepted outside Israel’s borders”
The IDF spokesman informs that dozens of launches of surface-to-surface missiles from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel have been identified. A few injuries were detected, including at a military base in the south of the country with minor damage to the infrastructure. Dozens of Air Force planes continue at this time to intercept all air threats that make their way to the territory of the State of Israel.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu in a conversation with President Biden Air Force Commander, Major General Tomer Bar Babur | Photo: IDF spokesman
03:35 – Home Front Command: Residents of the northern Golan Heights and the Negev should no longer stay near a protected area
03:25 – Israel intercepted about 100 ballistic missiles launched from Iran
In addition to the missile interceptions, over 100 UAVs were also intercepted – most of them outside Israel’s territory. Additional UAVs launched in the third wave of the attack are still being intercepted at this time by Israeli, American and Jordanian Air Force pilots.
03:15 – Report of a shooting attack in Samaria, an Israeli woman was injured
The police said that a terrorist fired at a force that was operating in the area of the village of Singil in the Binyamin division. Security forces and the IDF are at the point and are scanning the area. As a result of the shooting, the reserve MGB fighter was slightly injured and was directed to receive medical treatment at a hospital, her family was informed.”
03:05 – IDF spokesman: over 200 launches were fired at Israel, hitting an IDF base in the south
The IDF spokesman in a statement: “200 launches were fired at Israel, the event is not over yet. There is damage to a military base in the south, minor damage there, dozens of UAVs were intercepted outside Israel’s territory.”
02:40 – Senior American: about 150 missiles were launched at Israel
A senior American told the ABC network that Iran launched about 70 additional missiles – thus bringing the number of missiles launched at Israel to about 150.
Interceptions over the Temple Mount Photography: According to Section 27 A
02:26 – Israeli officials: “99% of the missiles were intercepted”
Senior Israeli officials: “We intercepted 99% of the missiles launched at Israel, the response will be of unprecedented proportions.”
02:25 – Britain confirms: British planes assisted Israel in intercepting the missiles
02:20 – The US military continues to intercept additional drones that make their way to Israel from Iran
02:10 – Interceptions in the skies over Amman, the capital of Jordan
President Biden in the emergency room in the White House
Additional footage from the remains in the Marj Al-Hamam a municipality in Amman, Jordan. pic.twitter.com/aELx8hsKaG
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02:05 – A 7-year-old girl from the Bedouin diaspora is sedated and ventilated after being seriously injured by missile fragments
An initial report of a 7-year-old girl from the Bedouin diaspora was seriously injured by missile fragments, MDA teams gave her medical treatment on the spot and referred her to the hospital. MDA paramedic Zohar Sarbintsky said: “Near the entrance to Arad, we joined a private car that came from the diaspora. In the back seat was a boy about 10 unconscious with a shrapnel injury to his head. We gave him life-saving medical treatment and evacuated him to the hospital when he was in serious condition.”
01:58 – Additional alarms in Beer Sheva, the Dead Sea, Dimona and the Bedouin diaspora
01:54 – Alarms in the Golan and the Galilee
01:53 – MDA: As of now, no reports of casualties have been received
The MDA updates: “Following the alarms that were heard throughout the country in the last few minutes, as of these moments no calls have been received about casualties except for cases of anxiety and of people who were injured on the way to a protected area.”
01:52 – More alarms in the southern region
01:50 – Documentation of interceptions over Neve Ilan
01:45 – Alarms in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea
01:43 – Alarms also in Judea and Samaria
01:42 – Alarms in Beer Sheva, Dimona and other localities in the area
01:44 – Alarms in the entire southern region
01:30 – Report: The US military intercepted Iranian drones that were launched towards Israel
00:15 – Iran: “The attack is over – if Israel responds we will attack with greater force”
Iran’s embassy in the UN: “We attacked the Zionist regime in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter (an attack in self-defense) following the attack in Damascus. The matter is over, but the Israeli regime may make another mistake and then Iran’s reaction will be much more severe. This is a conflict between Iran and the Israeli regime, the US should keep its distance.”
Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli…
— Permanent Mission of I.R.Iran to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) April 13, 2024
01:14 – Homeland Command: Residents of Eilat, Dimona and the northern Golan are asked to stay near a protected area
IDF spokesman: “According to the situation assessment, the residents of the northern Golan Heights, the Nabatim area, Dimona and Eilat are asked to stay until further notice near a protected area that can be reached during self-defense.”
01:09 – A report in Jordan about the interception of swarms of drones crossing the kingdom’s territory from the east
00:59 – Hezbollah claims: We launched dozens of Katyushas towards a military base in the Golan Heights
00:48 – Home Front Command: “Ready and strong in defense and attack”
Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Rafi Milo: “Throughout the war we faced and rubbed shoulders with a large number of challenges in a very wide variety of threats, we learned and improved – we arrive ready and strong both in defense and attack.”
00:45 – Report in Iran about launching a volley of anti-ballistic missiles towards Israel
The local media in Iran are reporting the launch of a barrage of ballistic missiles towards Israel. An Iraqi security source also claims that Iranian ballistic missiles crossed Iraqi airspace towards Israel.
00:40 – Report: A cruise missile was recorded over the skies of Iraq on its way to Israel
Documentation: A ballistic missile launched from Iran
00:30 – Senior Israeli to ABC: The first submarines and missiles will arrive in Israel at 01:00 am Israel time
00:30 – Report: The Houthi rebels announced that they launched drones towards Eilat
00:28 – Alarms in Shinir in the Upper Galilee
00:05 – Documentation of the aircraft launched towards Israel
Documentation: A cruise missile over the skies of Iraq
00:05 – The War Cabinet is now assembled in a pit at the Kirya base in Tel Aviv
Documentation of the UAVs that were launched towards Israel Did you find a language error?