IDF: Most missiles were intercepted by air defense systems
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(FOX NEWS) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that in the past hour, “two barrages of surface-to-surface missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.”
WASHINGTON D.C. – According to IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, “fewer than 100 missiles were fired. Most were intercepted by air defense systems or failed to reach their targets.” He added, “There are a few impacts on buildings, some caused by interception debris.”
Defrin stressed the importance of following safety measures, stating: “Your responsibility on the home front saves lives. This evening again demonstrated the importance of adhering to safety guidelines. I ask you to continue doing so — it saves lives.”
He also urged the public not to share videos or photos of impact sites, warning, “The enemy monitors such footage to improve its targeting.”
“This is yet another indication of the necessity of the operation, whose goal is to remove the threat,” Defrin said. “We will not allow Iran to grow stronger and produce quantities of missiles that could pose an existential threat to the State of Israel.”
He concluded by noting that the IDF continues to assess the situation and is “prepared to continue to operate as necessary.”
In a separate statement, the IDF said it struck Iranian military targets earlier Friday, including the Hamadan and Tabriz air force bases in western Iran.
“The ‘Tabriz’ base was dismantled as a result of the strike,” the IDF reported.
Additionally, “dozens of targets belonging to the Iranian Regime’s Aerial Defense Array, UAVs, and surface-to-surface missile launchers” were struck and dismantled.
The IDF stated, “The State of Israel has the obligation to defend its civilians and will continue to do so wherever necessary, as it has done before.”
The IDF stressed that it is “continuously conducting situational assessments” and “will continue to update on developments.”
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