Iran Attacks Israel

Israel’s war cabinet is expected to reconvene soon to discuss actions in response to Iran’s attack.

Overnight on Sunday, a barrage of drones and missiles surged towards Israel, increasing tensions in the Middle East. The assault, launched by Iran, was in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month. Several Iranian generals were killed in that attack.

Iran and its allies from Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon launched approximately 350 rockets, comprising over 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles. The majority of these were intercepted, with minimal impact on Israeli territory, as reported by Israeli military sources and the White House.

The unprecedented attack marked a significant escalation in the region.

Israel continues to face pressure from its allies to refrain from escalating towards open warfare and instead pursue a path of de-escalation.