The IDF released footage on Tuesday night showing hundreds of Iranian missiles raining down over the Old City in Jerusalem, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In its statement, the IDF emphasized that the Iranian regime targets everyone, as the site is a holy place for Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
In a post on X, the IDF stated, “Watch as Iranian missiles rain over the Old City in Jerusalem, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews. This is the target of the Iranian regime: everyone.”
RAW FOOTAGE: Watch as Iranian missiles rain over the Old City in Jerusalem, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
This is the target of the Iranian regime: everyone. pic.twitter.com/rIqUZWN3zy
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024
The IDF also reported that it intercepted “a large number” of the 180 ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The Times of Israel noted that Israelis have now been advised they can leave shelters following the Iranian missile attack. Benny Gantz, head of Israel’s opposition National Unity Party, condemned Iran’s actions, stating, “Iran crossed the border again.
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The State of Israel has capabilities that have been developed over the years to strike at Iran, and the government has full backing to act with strength and determination. It’s either us or them, and the mission is clear: Whoever attacks – will be attacked, and will be hurt.”
Earlier, the Israeli Air Force announced that they killed terrorist D. Al-Faqar Hanawi, the commander of the ‘Hamam Hossein’ division in Beirut. In a post on X, the IAF reported, “The Air Force planes, under the precise direction of the Intelligence Division, killed the terrorist D. Al-Faqar Hanawi, the commander of the ‘Hamam Hossein’ division in Beirut, at the same time as the killing of the terrorist Muhammad Jaafar Katzir, the commander of the unit for the transfer of weapons from Iran and its affiliates to Hezbollah in Lebanon (Unit 4400), which was eliminated earlier today. The IDF continues to attack Hezbollah commanders and anyone who poses a threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.”
מטוסי חיל-האוויר בהכוונה מדויקת של אגף המודיעין חיסלו את המחבל ד׳ו אלפקאר חנאוי, מפקד דיוויזיית ׳האמאם חסין’ בביירות, במקביל לחיסולו של המחבל מחמד ג׳עפר קציר, מפקד היחידה להעברת אמצעי לחימה מאיראן ושלוחותיה לחיזבאללה בלבנון (יחידה 4400), שחוסל מוקדם יותר היום.
צה״ל ממשיך לפגוע…
— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) October 1, 2024
Contrary to the IDF’s statement, Iran’s state-run media channel, Press TV, claimed, “80% of missiles fired at occupied territories hit targets.” The Iranian mission to the UN stated that Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime has been duly carried out.
In a post on X, it asserted, “Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime dare to respond or commit further acts of malevolence, a subsequent and crushing response will ensue. Regional states and the Zionists’ supporters are advised to part ways with the regime.”
Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime…
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) October 1, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. In a post on X, he said, “I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation. This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.”
I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation.
This must stop.
We absolutely need a ceasefire.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 1, 2024
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are monitoring the Iranian attack against Israel from the White House Situation Room, receiving regular updates from their national security team. According to a White House update, President Biden directed the U.S. military to aid Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting Israel.
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