Iran has fired rockets at Israel, the first time since April. Israel vows to respond strongly.
Key facts
- •Iran fired rockets at Israel for the first time since April.
- •Israel intercepted at least ten Iranian ballistic missiles.
- •The Israeli military will 'intensify' attacks on Hezbollah.
- •The Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is closed.
- •US President Donald Trump stated Iranian attacks 'certainly won't help' negotiations to end the war.
- •Trump called on Tehran to 'return to the negotiating table and reach a deal'.
The Israeli military announced it intercepted rockets fired from Iran, the first time since April. Israeli sources stated the country will respond strongly. This comes after a deadly Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday.
Rocket Attacks
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it targeted the Ramat David airbase in northern Israel with ballistic missiles on Sunday. The IRGC released a video it claims shows the moment of the launch. The Israeli military stated it intercepted all Iranian ballistic missiles, at least ten of them, after three initial waves of rocket attacks.
Response and Escalation
The Israeli military will 'intensify' attacks on Hezbollah in response to the Iranian rocket barrage, according to Israeli military spokesperson Efi Defrin. The largest Israeli healthcare provider, Clalit Health Services, announced it is moving hospital activities to 'underground facilities and protected areas'.
Border Closures
Israel announced it has reclosed crossings to Gaza due to the new escalation with Iran. The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) stated the closures are part of 'a series of necessary security measures'. The Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is also closed. COGAT claimed that enough aid has already been delivered to Gaza since the start of the ceasefire and that the closure will not affect the humanitarian situation.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
