Israel Leaders Mull Response After Iran Fires Over 180 Missiles

Jerusalem, 1 October, 2024 (TPS) -- Israelis left their shelters and security officials gathered to discuss a response after Iran fired 181 missiles at Israel on Tuesday. night.

Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Israel would respond to the attack as army leaders held a situational assessment in Tel Aviv.

“We are on heightened alert on defense and offensive, we will protect the citizens of Israel. This fire will have consequences. We have plans, and we will act in the time and place that we choose,” Hagari said.

No Israeli injuries have been reported so far, which Hagari attributed to “the responsible behavior of the public…, the activation of our defenses, and the actions of our partners to defend the State of Israel.”

Palestinian media reported that one man was killed by falling shrapnel in the village of Nu’eima, near Jericho.

Palestinians in Gaza’s Deir al-Balah celebrated the barrage.

Iran said the attack was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.