Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, October 2nd, including advanced hypersonic Fattah missiles. While Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed that 90% of the missiles hit their targets, Israel’s defense systems, with assistance from the UK and US, intercepted most of them. Although there were no reported injuries in Israel, an individual in the West Bank was killed, and some missiles fell in Ramallah. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported limited successful strikes, with one missile causing damage to a school in Gadera.
This escalation followed the recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which Iran is believed to be avenging. The IDF shared footage of missile interceptions and debris falling in Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea region, and Sharon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, warning that Iran had made a “big mistake” and vowing to retaliate, just as Israel has done with Hamas and Hezbollah. He labeled the missile strike a failure and emphasized that Iran would face serious consequences.
In response, the IDF announced the deployment of additional troops to southern Lebanon. The 36th Division, comprising the Golani Brigade, 188th Armored Brigade, and others, will intensify operations against Hezbollah positions. The IDF urged civilians in over 20 Lebanese villages to evacuate, warning them to avoid moving southward as Hezbollah’s presence could make them targets.
Eyewitnesses described the tense atmosphere, with bright flashes from missile interceptions lighting up the skies over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, accompanied by loud explosions and sirens. As the situation continues to unfold, Israel’s military and government are strategizing further responses.
