Middle East: Israel announces powerful attacks in the Middle East

Middle East
Israel announces powerful attacks in the Middle East

After the Iranian missile attack For its part, Israel has announced further attacks in the Middle East. “The Air Force is still fully operational and will continue to strike with full force in the Middle East this evening, just as it did last year,” said army spokesman Daniel Hagari on Wednesday night. The Iranian missile attacks would have no impact on the operational capability of the air force.

The Israeli and US defense systems worked effectively, he said. There was close cooperation in tracking and interception. Two high-ranking Hezbollah commanders were eliminated on Tuesday. “These two hits are a serious blow to the morale of the organization.” Israel will continue to pursue Hezbollah commanders and anyone who threatens the citizens of the State of Israel.

Hagari stressed that Iran had committed “a serious act” that was driving the Middle East towards escalation. “We will act at the time and place we determine, in accordance with the instructions of the political level. These events will have consequences.”

Iran attacked Israel with numerous missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel and a US-led defense coalition, the Israeli military said. There was one fatality in the West Bank and two injured in Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced retaliation.

dpa