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A Moroccan national holding a US green card launched a terror stabbing spree in Tel Aviv, injuring four people before being apprehended.

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An Israeli man was stabbed in Tel Aviv in what Israeli media described as a "terrorist attack" on Saturday (Jan 18). The accused was allegedly a Palestinian who was shot and killed by an Israeli armed civilian.&nbsp;
The incident occurred on Levontin Street in Tel Aviv when the victim in his 30s was "attacked" and was taken to Ichilov Hospital in serious condition.&nbsp;
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The alleged Palestinian man, 19, named Salah Yahye, was reported to be hailing from the West Bank of the city of Tulkarem.
The Times of Israel reported that Israeli defence sources said the man was staying in Israel illegally.&nbsp;
Initially, the suspected attack was described as &ldquo;a shooting incident," as authorities assumed it was the result of a civilian's shooting.&nbsp;
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The Times of Israel shared a video claiming the Palestinian man attacked a group of people standing on the sidewalk outside an eatery in the coastal city. The man was seen fleeing from the scene after the attack when he was shot dead.&nbsp;
Israeli police said a broader investigation is undergoing into the incident, and a large number of officers have been deployed at the site.&nbsp;
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The attack came just a day before the Gaza ceasefire is scheduled to come into effect.&nbsp;
Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel has not yet received a list of hostages that Hamas plans to release, potentially delaying the agreement.
&ldquo;We will not move forward with the outline until we receive a list of the hostages to be freed, as agreed,&rdquo; Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.
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He also warned, &ldquo;Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. The sole responsibility lies with Hamas.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

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An Israeli man was stabbed in Tel Aviv in what Israeli media described as a "terrorist attack" on Saturday (Jan 18). The accused was allegedly a Palestinian who was shot and killed by an Israeli armed civilian. The incident occurred on Levontin Street in Tel Aviv when the victim in his 30s was "attacked" and was taken to Ichilov Hospital in serious condition. Also read | Hours before Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu warns Hamas 'won't move forward' until Israel receives hostage list The alleged Palestinian man, 19, named Salah Yahye, was reported to be hailing from the West Bank of the city of Tulkarem. The Times of Israel reported that Israeli defence sources said the man was staying in Israel illegally. Initially, the suspected attack was described as “a shooting incident," as authorities assumed it was the result of a civilian's shooting. Also read | People's March LIVE updates: Protest kicks off in Washington DC, chanting 'Stand up, rise up!’ The Times of Israel shared a video claiming the Palestinian man attacked a group of people standing on the sidewalk outside an eatery in the coastal city. The man was seen fleeing from the scene after the attack when he was shot dead. Israeli police said a broader investigation is undergoing into the incident, and a large number of officers have been deployed at the site. Also read | 'When Russians hide, North Koreans shoot': How Pyongyang's troops are reshaping Russia-Ukraine war The attack came just a day before the Gaza ceasefire is scheduled to come into effect. Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel has not yet received a list of hostages that Hamas plans to release, potentially delaying the agreement. “We will not move forward with the outline until we receive a list of the hostages to be freed, as agreed,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office. Also read | 'Stabbed her, don't remember how many times': British man killed partner after she accused him of cheating He also warned, “Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement. The sole responsibility lies with Hamas.” (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli man stabbed in Tel Aviv in 'terrorist attack'

Yemen's Houthi militant group has claimed to have attacked U.S. and Israeli targets. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said that the Iran-backed group targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, following the U.S. plan to attack Yemen. Watch in for more details!

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After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. 
Israel, however, intercepted the missile fired by the Houthi group, but sirens wailed in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel in the morning.
The Israeli military said the missile had been successfully intercepted outside of its territory, adding that there were no reports of casualties. 
“Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran, and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,” Katz said, referring to the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. 
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"We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” he added. 
Katz further threatened the Houthis' Iranian backers, vowing “whoever sponsors the Houthi terror in Hodeida or Sana’a will pay the full price.”
Iran-backed Houthis have been involved in firing on Israel as they are showing solidarity with their allies after the October 7 attack. 
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However, now the attacks have been happening more frequently, raising the chances of retaliation. 
Earlier on Monday, Katz threatened to assassinate Houthi leaders to persuade them to agree to the terms. 
“We will inflict a devastating blow to the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen,” said Katz. “We will hit its strategic infrastructure and behead its leadership.”
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(With inputs from agencies)

“We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” Katz said. 



Tel Aviv, Israel After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. Israel, however, intercepted the missile fired by the Houthi group, but sirens wailed in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel in the morning. The Israeli military said the missile had been successfully intercepted outside of its territory, adding that there were no reports of casualties. “Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran, and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,” Katz said, referring to the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Also read: ‘Will behead their leaders…,’ Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh "We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” he added. Katz further threatened the Houthis' Iranian backers, vowing “whoever sponsors the Houthi terror in Hodeida or Sana’a will pay the full price.” Iran-backed Houthis have been involved in firing on Israel as they are showing solidarity with their allies after the October 7 attack. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Says, 'Ordered Israeli Forces To Destroy Houthi Infrastructure' × However, now the attacks have been happening more frequently, raising the chances of retaliation. Earlier on Monday, Katz threatened to assassinate Houthi leaders to persuade them to agree to the terms. “We will inflict a devastating blow to the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen,” said Katz. “We will hit its strategic infrastructure and behead its leadership.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel vows to target Houthi leaders, says 'will act against them to remove threat'

After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country.&nbsp;

Israel, however, intercepted the missile fired by the Houthi group, but sirens wailed in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel in the morning.

The Israeli military said the missile had been successfully intercepted outside of its territory, adding that there were no reports of casualties.&nbsp;

“Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran, and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,” Katz said, referring to the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.&nbsp;

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"We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” he added.&nbsp;

Katz further threatened the Houthis' Iranian backers, vowing “whoever sponsors the Houthi terror in Hodeida or Sana’a will pay the full price.”

Iran-backed Houthis&nbsp;have been involved in firing on Israel as they are showing solidarity with their allies&nbsp;after the October 7 attack.&nbsp;

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However, now the attacks have been happening more frequently, raising the chances of retaliation.&nbsp;

Earlier on Monday, Katz threatened to assassinate Houthi leaders to persuade them to agree to the terms.&nbsp;

“We will inflict a devastating blow to the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen,” said Katz. “We will hit its strategic infrastructure and behead its leadership.”

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country.

After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. Israel, however, intercepted the missile fired by the Houthi group, but sirens wailed in Tel Aviv and other parts of central Israel in the morning. The Israeli military said the missile had been successfully intercepted outside of its territory, adding that there were no reports of casualties. “Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran, and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,” Katz said, referring to the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Also read: ‘Will behead their leaders…,’ Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh "We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” he added. Katz further threatened the Houthis' Iranian backers, vowing “whoever sponsors the Houthi terror in Hodeida or Sana’a will pay the full price.” Iran-backed Houthis have been involved in firing on Israel as they are showing solidarity with their allies after the October 7 attack. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Says, 'Ordered Israeli Forces To Destroy Houthi Infrastructure' × However, now the attacks have been happening more frequently, raising the chances of retaliation. Earlier on Monday, Katz threatened to assassinate Houthi leaders to persuade them to agree to the terms. “We will inflict a devastating blow to the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen,” said Katz. “We will hit its strategic infrastructure and behead its leadership.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

The United States on Saturday (Dec 21) announced that it had struck targets in Sanaa, Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after missile attacks on Israeli capital Tel Aviv by&nbsp;Houthi rebels.&nbsp;

The retaliatory strikes come after a Houthi-fired missile struck Tel Aviv, wounding 16 people, marking the second such assault in two days. &nbsp;

<h2>US&nbsp;retaliation</h2>

A Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility" in Sanaa were among targets of the US military. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces also intercepted multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea, a vital trade route.

&nbsp;

This year has seen repeated US and UK strikes on Houthi-controlled areas following attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on global shipping in the Red Sea. &nbsp;

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<h2>Attack on Tel Aviv</h2>

In Tel Aviv, the Houthi&nbsp;ballistic missile attack on&nbsp;"a military target of the Israeli enemy" caused extensive damage to buildings.&nbsp;

Israel, in a statement, said its missile defence systems failed to intercept the projectile fully.

"One projectile launched from Yemen was identified, and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," it said on its Telegram channel after alert sirens sounded.

The Israeli military, in later statements, alleged that civilian targets were deliberately targeted and advised civilians to follow safety protocols as the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic".

In a separate incident, Israel intercepted a drone approaching from the east on Saturday. Though its origin remains unclear, similar attacks have been attributed to other pro-Iran factions, like the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to the Houthis, stating that those who attack Israel would face "a very heavy price."&nbsp;

"After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Houthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," he said.

Israeli forces in their retaliatory attack struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital Sanaa. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes.

<h2>Houthi rebels vow continued attacks</h2>

The Houthis have intensified their missile and drone attacks on Israel since the Gaza conflict erupted over a year ago, most of which have been intercepted.

The rebels, in a statement on Saturday, vowed to continue their attacks "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted". &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States on Saturday (Dec 21) announced that it had struck targets in Sanaa, Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after missile attacks on Israeli capital Tel Aviv by Houthi rebels.

The United States on Saturday (Dec 21) announced that it had struck targets in Sanaa, Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after missile attacks on Israeli capital Tel Aviv by Houthi rebels. The retaliatory strikes come after a Houthi-fired missile struck Tel Aviv, wounding 16 people, marking the second such assault in two days. US retaliation A Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility" in Sanaa were among targets of the US military. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces also intercepted multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea, a vital trade route. This year has seen repeated US and UK strikes on Houthi-controlled areas following attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on global shipping in the Red Sea. Also read | Yemen rebels strike Israel's Tel Aviv in pre-dawn missile attack Attack on Tel Aviv In Tel Aviv, the Houthi ballistic missile attack on "a military target of the Israeli enemy" caused extensive damage to buildings. Israel, in a statement, said its missile defence systems failed to intercept the projectile fully. "One projectile launched from Yemen was identified, and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," it said on its Telegram channel after alert sirens sounded. The Israeli military, in later statements, alleged that civilian targets were deliberately targeted and advised civilians to follow safety protocols as the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic". In a separate incident, Israel intercepted a drone approaching from the east on Saturday. Though its origin remains unclear, similar attacks have been attributed to other pro-Iran factions, like the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. Also read | Turkish drone strike kills 5 civilians in Syria as tensions with Kurdish forces escalate: Report Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to the Houthis, stating that those who attack Israel would face "a very heavy price." "After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Houthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," he said. Israeli forces in their retaliatory attack struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital Sanaa. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes. Houthi rebels vow continued attacks The Houthis have intensified their missile and drone attacks on Israel since the Gaza conflict erupted over a year ago, most of which have been intercepted. The rebels, in a statement on Saturday, vowed to continue their attacks "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted". (With inputs from agencies)

US launches retaliatory strike on Houthi targets in Yemen after attack on Israel's Tel Aviv

Washington, United States
The United States on Saturday (Dec 21) announced that it had struck targets in Sanaa, Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after missile attacks on Israeli capital Tel Aviv by Houthi rebels. 
The retaliatory strikes come after a Houthi-fired missile struck Tel Aviv, wounding 16 people, marking the second such assault in two days.  
<h2>US retaliation</h2>
A Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility" in Sanaa were among targets of the US military. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces also intercepted multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea, a vital trade route.

This year has seen repeated US and UK strikes on Houthi-controlled areas following attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on global shipping in the Red Sea.  
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<h2>Attack on Tel Aviv</h2>
In Tel Aviv, the Houthi ballistic missile attack on "a military target of the Israeli enemy" caused extensive damage to buildings. 
Israel, in a statement, said its missile defence systems failed to intercept the projectile fully.
"One projectile launched from Yemen was identified, and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," it said on its Telegram channel after alert sirens sounded.
The Israeli military, in later statements, alleged that civilian targets were deliberately targeted and advised civilians to follow safety protocols as the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic".
In a separate incident, Israel intercepted a drone approaching from the east on Saturday. Though its origin remains unclear, similar attacks have been attributed to other pro-Iran factions, like the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to the Houthis, stating that those who attack Israel would face "a very heavy price." 
"After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Houthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," he said.
Israeli forces in their retaliatory attack struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital Sanaa. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes.
<h2>Houthi rebels vow continued attacks</h2>
The Houthis have intensified their missile and drone attacks on Israel since the Gaza conflict erupted over a year ago, most of which have been intercepted.
The rebels, in a statement on Saturday, vowed to continue their attacks "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted".  
(With inputs from agencies)

The US military said among its targets was a Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility," in Sanaa



Washington, United States The United States on Saturday (Dec 21) announced that it had struck targets in Sanaa, Yemen's rebel-held capital, hours after missile attacks on Israeli capital Tel Aviv by Houthi rebels. The retaliatory strikes come after a Houthi-fired missile struck Tel Aviv, wounding 16 people, marking the second such assault in two days. US retaliation A Houthi missile storage facility and a "command-and-control facility" in Sanaa were among targets of the US military. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces also intercepted multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea, a vital trade route. This year has seen repeated US and UK strikes on Houthi-controlled areas following attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on global shipping in the Red Sea. Also read | Yemen rebels strike Israel's Tel Aviv in pre-dawn missile attack Attack on Tel Aviv In Tel Aviv, the Houthi ballistic missile attack on "a military target of the Israeli enemy" caused extensive damage to buildings. Israel, in a statement, said its missile defence systems failed to intercept the projectile fully. "One projectile launched from Yemen was identified, and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," it said on its Telegram channel after alert sirens sounded. The Israeli military, in later statements, alleged that civilian targets were deliberately targeted and advised civilians to follow safety protocols as the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic". In a separate incident, Israel intercepted a drone approaching from the east on Saturday. Though its origin remains unclear, similar attacks have been attributed to other pro-Iran factions, like the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. Also read | Turkish drone strike kills 5 civilians in Syria as tensions with Kurdish forces escalate: Report Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to the Houthis, stating that those who attack Israel would face "a very heavy price." "After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Houthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," he said. Israeli forces in their retaliatory attack struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital Sanaa. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes. Houthi rebels vow continued attacks The Houthis have intensified their missile and drone attacks on Israel since the Gaza conflict erupted over a year ago, most of which have been intercepted. The rebels, in a statement on Saturday, vowed to continue their attacks "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted". (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched a second strike on Tel Aviv within two days, escalating tensions in the region.

Yemen's Houthis Strike Tel Aviv For A Second Time In A Span Of Two Days

Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched a second strike on Tel Aviv within two days, escalating tensions in the region.



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A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack in days.
The Israeli military said it failed to intercept the missile, forcing many residents to leave their homes in the early hours.
The Huthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it used a ballistic missile directed at "a military target of the Israeli enemy".
The rebels have repeatedly launched missiles against Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago. Most of them have been intercepted.
In response, Israel has struck multiple targets in rebel-held areas of Yemen, including ports and energy facilities.
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"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel.
In a later statement, the military called the missile strike "yet another clear example of Israeli civilians being deliberately targeted".
It stressed the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic" so Israelis should follow security instructions.
Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA), said 16 people were slightly injured.
"I was at home and heard a loud explosion. I immediately went to the scene and saw significant blast damage to nearby buildings," medic Yosef Kourdi was quoted as saying in a statement released by MDA.
"MDA teams provided medical care to 16 individuals who were mildly injured by glass shards from shattered windows in nearby buildings due to the impact of the strike," the statement said.
<h2>'Very lucky' </h2>
Ido Barnea, an IT manager whose apartment was damaged, told AFP a missile alert had sounded just before 4:00 am.
"Then there was a big ball of fire in the sky," he said. "I didn't even manage to get up and get dressed to go out."
An AFP photographer reported that many residents in the vicinity of the strike had to leave their homes, carrying only the essentials.
AFP images showed a large crater where the missile hit, and debris in the bedroom of a nearby house that was damaged. 
Police swiftly cordoned off the neighbourhood.
Noa Mosseri, whose apartment was also damaged, told AFP she too heard the missile alert.
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"We were very lucky because we didn't have time to get to a safe place. Within seconds there was a boom. We managed to get out and so we were not hurt," she said.
In their statement on Saturday, the Huthi rebels pledged to continue their attacks against Israel "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted".
The strike came just two days after the rebels fired a missile that damaged an Israeli school.
The military said that the missile had been intercepted but only partially, and its warhead "exploded and damaged the school".
In response, Israel struck several Huthi targets in Yemen, including in Sanaa -- the first such strike on the rebel-held capital.
Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes.
<h2>Warning </h2>
Hours after the Huthi attack on Saturday, the Israeli military said it had intercepted a drone over southern Israel, which had approached from the east.
It did not specify the origin of the drone, but similar attacks have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group, also pro-Iran, since the Gaza war broke out.
Soon after retaliating for Thursday's attack by the Huthis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the rebels of severe repercussions if there was any repetition.
"After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Huthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," Netanyahu said.
"The Huthis are learning and will learn the hard way, that those who strike Israel will pay a very heavy price for it."
On December 9, a drone claimed by the Huthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties.
And in July, a Huthi drone attack on Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the rebel-held port of Hodeida.
The Huthis have also repeatedly targeted merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that they say are Israeli-linked, prompting retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by the United States and Britain.

The rebels have repeatedly launched missiles against Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago. Most of them have been intercepted.



Tel Aviv, Israel A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack in days. The Israeli military said it failed to intercept the missile, forcing many residents to leave their homes in the early hours. The Huthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it used a ballistic missile directed at "a military target of the Israeli enemy". The rebels have repeatedly launched missiles against Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago. Most of them have been intercepted. In response, Israel has struck multiple targets in rebel-held areas of Yemen, including ports and energy facilities. Also read | At least 10 killed in Iran as bus falls into ravine: state TV "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel. In a later statement, the military called the missile strike "yet another clear example of Israeli civilians being deliberately targeted". It stressed the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic" so Israelis should follow security instructions. Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA), said 16 people were slightly injured. "I was at home and heard a loud explosion. I immediately went to the scene and saw significant blast damage to nearby buildings," medic Yosef Kourdi was quoted as saying in a statement released by MDA. "MDA teams provided medical care to 16 individuals who were mildly injured by glass shards from shattered windows in nearby buildings due to the impact of the strike," the statement said. 'Very lucky' Ido Barnea, an IT manager whose apartment was damaged, told AFP a missile alert had sounded just before 4:00 am. "Then there was a big ball of fire in the sky," he said. "I didn't even manage to get up and get dressed to go out." An AFP photographer reported that many residents in the vicinity of the strike had to leave their homes, carrying only the essentials. AFP images showed a large crater where the missile hit, and debris in the bedroom of a nearby house that was damaged. Police swiftly cordoned off the neighbourhood. Noa Mosseri, whose apartment was also damaged, told AFP she too heard the missile alert. Also read | At Least 22 Die In Bus Accident In Southeastern Brazil: Officials "We were very lucky because we didn't have time to get to a safe place. Within seconds there was a boom. We managed to get out and so we were not hurt," she said. In their statement on Saturday, the Huthi rebels pledged to continue their attacks against Israel "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted". The strike came just two days after the rebels fired a missile that damaged an Israeli school. The military said that the missile had been intercepted but only partially, and its warhead "exploded and damaged the school". In response, Israel struck several Huthi targets in Yemen, including in Sanaa -- the first such strike on the rebel-held capital. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes. Warning Hours after the Huthi attack on Saturday, the Israeli military said it had intercepted a drone over southern Israel, which had approached from the east. It did not specify the origin of the drone, but similar attacks have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group, also pro-Iran, since the Gaza war broke out. Soon after retaliating for Thursday's attack by the Huthis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the rebels of severe repercussions if there was any repetition. "After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Huthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," Netanyahu said. "The Huthis are learning and will learn the hard way, that those who strike Israel will pay a very heavy price for it." On December 9, a drone claimed by the Huthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties. And in July, a Huthi drone attack on Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the rebel-held port of Hodeida. The Huthis have also repeatedly targeted merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that they say are Israeli-linked, prompting retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by the United States and Britain.

Yemen rebels strike Israel's Tel Aviv in pre-dawn missile attack

Israel’s military said a missile launched from Yemen has hit the Tel Aviv area after air defence systems were unable to intercept the incoming projectile.

Medics in Gaza said Israeli air attacks killed at least 25 Palestinians on Friday after Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 77 people killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave over the previous 24 hours.



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Israel’s military said a missile launched from Yemen has hit the Tel Aviv area after air defence systems were unable to intercept the incoming projectile.

Medics in Gaza said Israeli air attacks killed at least 25 Palestinians on Friday after Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 77 people killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave over the previous 24 hours.

Houthis Target Tel Aviv With Ballistic Missile 'Type Palestine 2'

Israel's military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed near Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 14 people were lightly wounded.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel.

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Yemen's Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which have been intercepted.

In return, Israel has struck multiple targets in Yemen -- including ports and energy facilities in areas controlled by the Huthis.

"A short time ago, reports were received of a weapon falling in one of the settlements within the Tel Aviv district," Israeli police said Saturday.

According to Israeli media, the projectile fell in the town of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv.

Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people had been injured.

"Additional teams are treating several people on-site who were injured while heading to protected areas, as well as those suffering from anxiety," a spokesman said.

The Huthi rebels say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and last week pledged to continue operations "until the aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted".

On December 9, a drone claimed by Houthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties.

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In July, a Huthi drone attack in Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.

The Huthis have also regularly targeted shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, leading to retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by US and sometimes British forces.&nbsp;

The rebels said Thursday that Israeli air strikes that day killed nine people, after the group fired a missile toward Israel, badly damaging a school.

While Israel has previously hit targets in Yemen, Thursday's were the first against the rebel-held capital Sanaa.

"The Israeli enemy targeted ports in Hodeida and power stations in Sanaa, and the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of nine civilian martyrs," rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said in a lengthy speech broadcast by the rebels' Al-Masira TV.

Israel said it struck the targets in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country, a strike the rebels subsequently claimed.

Huthi spokesman Yahya Saree said they had fired ballistic missiles at "two specific and sensitive military targets... in the occupied Yaffa area", referring to the Jaffa region near Tel Aviv.

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Israel's military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed near Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 14 people were lightly wounded.

Israel's military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed near Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 14 people were lightly wounded. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel. Also read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau on brink of losing power as key ally NDP vows to launch no-confidence vote Yemen's Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which have been intercepted. In return, Israel has struck multiple targets in Yemen -- including ports and energy facilities in areas controlled by the Huthis. "A short time ago, reports were received of a weapon falling in one of the settlements within the Tel Aviv district," Israeli police said Saturday. According to Israeli media, the projectile fell in the town of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv. Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people had been injured. "Additional teams are treating several people on-site who were injured while heading to protected areas, as well as those suffering from anxiety," a spokesman said. The Huthi rebels say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and last week pledged to continue operations "until the aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted". On December 9, a drone claimed by Houthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties. Also read | Who is Taleb A.? The man behind Germany Christmas market tragedy In July, a Huthi drone attack in Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. The Huthis have also regularly targeted shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, leading to retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by US and sometimes British forces. The rebels said Thursday that Israeli air strikes that day killed nine people, after the group fired a missile toward Israel, badly damaging a school. While Israel has previously hit targets in Yemen, Thursday's were the first against the rebel-held capital Sanaa. "The Israeli enemy targeted ports in Hodeida and power stations in Sanaa, and the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of nine civilian martyrs," rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said in a lengthy speech broadcast by the rebels' Al-Masira TV. Israel said it struck the targets in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country, a strike the rebels subsequently claimed. Huthi spokesman Yahya Saree said they had fired ballistic missiles at "two specific and sensitive military targets... in the occupied Yaffa area", referring to the Jaffa region near Tel Aviv. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Houthi-launched missile from Yemen hits Tel Aviv; 14 wounded, Israel responds with strikes

Jerusalem
Israel's military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed near Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 14 people were lightly wounded.
"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel.
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Yemen's Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which have been intercepted.
In return, Israel has struck multiple targets in Yemen -- including ports and energy facilities in areas controlled by the Huthis.
"A short time ago, reports were received of a weapon falling in one of the settlements within the Tel Aviv district," Israeli police said Saturday.
According to Israeli media, the projectile fell in the town of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv.
Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people had been injured.
"Additional teams are treating several people on-site who were injured while heading to protected areas, as well as those suffering from anxiety," a spokesman said.
The Huthi rebels say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and last week pledged to continue operations "until the aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted".
On December 9, a drone claimed by Houthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties.
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In July, a Huthi drone attack in Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.
The Huthis have also regularly targeted shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, leading to retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by US and sometimes British forces. 
The rebels said Thursday that Israeli air strikes that day killed nine people, after the group fired a missile toward Israel, badly damaging a school.
While Israel has previously hit targets in Yemen, Thursday's were the first against the rebel-held capital Sanaa.
"The Israeli enemy targeted ports in Hodeida and power stations in Sanaa, and the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of nine civilian martyrs," rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said in a lengthy speech broadcast by the rebels' Al-Masira TV.
Israel said it struck the targets in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country, a strike the rebels subsequently claimed.
Huthi spokesman Yahya Saree said they had fired ballistic missiles at "two specific and sensitive military targets... in the occupied Yaffa area", referring to the Jaffa region near Tel Aviv.
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"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel



Jerusalem Israel's military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed near Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 14 people were lightly wounded. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel. Also read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau on brink of losing power as key ally NDP vows to launch no-confidence vote Yemen's Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which have been intercepted. In return, Israel has struck multiple targets in Yemen -- including ports and energy facilities in areas controlled by the Huthis. "A short time ago, reports were received of a weapon falling in one of the settlements within the Tel Aviv district," Israeli police said Saturday. According to Israeli media, the projectile fell in the town of Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv. Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people had been injured. "Additional teams are treating several people on-site who were injured while heading to protected areas, as well as those suffering from anxiety," a spokesman said. The Huthi rebels say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and last week pledged to continue operations "until the aggression on Gaza stops and the siege is lifted". On December 9, a drone claimed by Houthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties. Also read | Who is Taleb A.? The man behind Germany Christmas market tragedy In July, a Huthi drone attack in Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. The Huthis have also regularly targeted shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, leading to retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by US and sometimes British forces. The rebels said Thursday that Israeli air strikes that day killed nine people, after the group fired a missile toward Israel, badly damaging a school. While Israel has previously hit targets in Yemen, Thursday's were the first against the rebel-held capital Sanaa. "The Israeli enemy targeted ports in Hodeida and power stations in Sanaa, and the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of nine civilian martyrs," rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said in a lengthy speech broadcast by the rebels' Al-Masira TV. Israel said it struck the targets in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country, a strike the rebels subsequently claimed. Huthi spokesman Yahya Saree said they had fired ballistic missiles at "two specific and sensitive military targets... in the occupied Yaffa area", referring to the Jaffa region near Tel Aviv. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israel’s military said a missile launched from Yemen has hit the Tel Aviv area after air defence systems were unable to intercept the incoming projectile. Medics in Gaza said Israeli air attacks killed at least 25 Palestinians on Friday after Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 77 people killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave over the previous 24 hours.

BREAKING: Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Tel Aviv, 16 Injured

A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack in days.

A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels struck Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack in days. The Israeli military said it failed to intercept the missile, forcing many residents to leave their homes in the early hours. The Huthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it used a ballistic missile directed at "a military target of the Israeli enemy". The rebels have repeatedly launched missiles against Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago. Most of them have been intercepted. In response, Israel has struck multiple targets in rebel-held areas of Yemen, including ports and energy facilities. Also read | At least 10 killed in Iran as bus falls into ravine: state TV "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, one projectile launched from Yemen was identified and unsuccessful interception attempts were made," the Israeli military said on its Telegram channel. In a later statement, the military called the missile strike "yet another clear example of Israeli civilians being deliberately targeted". It stressed the country's "aerial defence is not hermetic" so Israelis should follow security instructions. Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA), said 16 people were slightly injured. "I was at home and heard a loud explosion. I immediately went to the scene and saw significant blast damage to nearby buildings," medic Yosef Kourdi was quoted as saying in a statement released by MDA. "MDA teams provided medical care to 16 individuals who were mildly injured by glass shards from shattered windows in nearby buildings due to the impact of the strike," the statement said. 'Very lucky' Ido Barnea, an IT manager whose apartment was damaged, told AFP a missile alert had sounded just before 4:00 am. "Then there was a big ball of fire in the sky," he said. "I didn't even manage to get up and get dressed to go out." An AFP photographer reported that many residents in the vicinity of the strike had to leave their homes, carrying only the essentials. AFP images showed a large crater where the missile hit, and debris in the bedroom of a nearby house that was damaged. Police swiftly cordoned off the neighbourhood. Noa Mosseri, whose apartment was also damaged, told AFP she too heard the missile alert. Also read | At Least 22 Die In Bus Accident In Southeastern Brazil: Officials "We were very lucky because we didn't have time to get to a safe place. Within seconds there was a boom. We managed to get out and so we were not hurt," she said. In their statement on Saturday, the Huthi rebels pledged to continue their attacks against Israel "until the aggression stops and the siege on the Gaza Strip is lifted". The strike came just two days after the rebels fired a missile that damaged an Israeli school. The military said that the missile had been intercepted but only partially, and its warhead "exploded and damaged the school". In response, Israel struck several Huthi targets in Yemen, including in Sanaa -- the first such strike on the rebel-held capital. Rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said nine civilians were killed in the strikes. Warning Hours after the Huthi attack on Saturday, the Israeli military said it had intercepted a drone over southern Israel, which had approached from the east. It did not specify the origin of the drone, but similar attacks have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group, also pro-Iran, since the Gaza war broke out. Soon after retaliating for Thursday's attack by the Huthis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the rebels of severe repercussions if there was any repetition. "After Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Huthis are almost the last remaining arm of Iran's axis of evil," Netanyahu said. "The Huthis are learning and will learn the hard way, that those who strike Israel will pay a very heavy price for it." On December 9, a drone claimed by the Huthis exploded on the top floor of a residential building in the central Israel city of Yavne, causing no casualties. And in July, a Huthi drone attack on Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian, prompting retaliatory strikes on the rebel-held port of Hodeida. The Huthis have also repeatedly targeted merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that they say are Israeli-linked, prompting retaliatory strikes on Huthi targets by the United States and Britain.

Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.

Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv... with a salvo of quality missiles," the group said. The Israeli military said sirens sounded across central Israel and Israeli media reported flights were temporarily halted at Ben Gurion International Airport.&nbsp;

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The Lebanese militant group later said it launched a drone attack on a military base near the town of Nahariya in northern Israel on Tuesday.

The base lies inland from the Israeli coastal town, near which Israeli emergency services said two men were killed by rocket fire.

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Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv.

Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters targeted an "air base south of Tel Aviv... with a salvo of quality missiles," the group said. The Israeli military said sirens sounded across central Israel and Israeli media reported flights were temporarily halted at Ben Gurion International Airport. Also read: Ex-Trump aides warn Israeli ministers not to assume he will support annexing West Bank: Report The Lebanese militant group later said it launched a drone attack on a military base near the town of Nahariya in northern Israel on Tuesday. The base lies inland from the Israeli coastal town, near which Israeli emergency services said two men were killed by rocket fire. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah claims it fired missiles at IDF air base near Tel Aviv

Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source.&nbsp;

The source added that it will take two years to repair the factory, which has been completely destroyed by the Israeli airstrikes.&nbsp;

However, the report did not mention the location of the factory.&nbsp;

Moreover, the Iranian military said that only radar systems were damaged in pre-dawn Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces.&nbsp;

“Thanks to the timely performance of the country’s air defenses, the attacks caused limited damage and a few radar systems were damaged,” Iran's&nbsp;armed forces general staff said in a statement.&nbsp;

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<h2>Today's airstrikes an 'opening blow'</h2>

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commended Israeli airstrikes on Iran, saying that the strikes were merely an "opening blow" that must be followed by further action.&nbsp;

“The attack on Iran is important as an opening blow for striking Iran’s strategic assets and this must be the next step,” he said, adding that “this is my position and I will continue to present it in the relevant forums.”

“We have a historical obligation to remove the Iranian threat to destroy Israel,” Gvir said.

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<h2>Netanyahu denies 'Israel notified Iran ahead of attack'</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that Israel warned Iran through third parties not to respond to the airstrikes&nbsp;and that it gave a general indication of what it would and would not.&nbsp;

The PMO said that the report on the Walla news site is "false and absurd".&nbsp;

“Israel did not notify Iran before the attack — not about the timing, not about the targets, and not about the scale of the attack.”

Israel on Saturday launched a long-awaited retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli military said that it was the "precise strikes" by the Israeli Air Force that targeted strategic military sites, specifically drone and ballistic missile manufacturing and launch sites, and air defence batteries.&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source.

Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26), hit a ballistic missile factory, housing heavy fuel mixers used to power Khaybar and Qassem missiles, ballistic missiles that were launched at Israel earlier this month, the Saudi Elaph news site reported, citing an informed source. The source added that it will take two years to repair the factory, which has been completely destroyed by the Israeli airstrikes. However, the report did not mention the location of the factory. Moreover, the Iranian military said that only radar systems were damaged in pre-dawn Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces. “Thanks to the timely performance of the country’s air defenses, the attacks caused limited damage and a few radar systems were damaged,” Iran's armed forces general staff said in a statement. Also read: ‘Entitled to defend,’ Iran says four soldiers dead, ‘limited damage’ sustained in Israeli strikes Today's airstrikes an 'opening blow' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commended Israeli airstrikes on Iran, saying that the strikes were merely an "opening blow" that must be followed by further action. “The attack on Iran is important as an opening blow for striking Iran’s strategic assets and this must be the next step,” he said, adding that “this is my position and I will continue to present it in the relevant forums.” “We have a historical obligation to remove the Iranian threat to destroy Israel,” Gvir said. Watch | Israel Attacks Iran: Mission Concluded, Military Targets Hit: IDF × Netanyahu denies 'Israel notified Iran ahead of attack' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that Israel warned Iran through third parties not to respond to the airstrikes and that it gave a general indication of what it would and would not. The PMO said that the report on the Walla news site is "false and absurd". “Israel did not notify Iran before the attack — not about the timing, not about the targets, and not about the scale of the attack.” Israel on Saturday launched a long-awaited retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli military said that it was the "precise strikes" by the Israeli Air Force that targeted strategic military sites, specifically drone and ballistic missile manufacturing and launch sites, and air defence batteries. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran's ballistic missile factory destroyed in Israeli strikes, will take two years to repair: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19)&nbsp;said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it. This comes after a drone from Lebanon targeted his residence in Caesarea.&nbsp;

"Iran's proxies who tried to assassinate me and my wife today made a grave mistake," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Earlier today, hours after a drone was launched towards Netanyahu's residence, a senior government official confirmed that Iran tried to eliminate the Israeli prime minister, local media outlet Channel 12 reported.&nbsp;

The Israeli PM's Office said on Saturday that a drone was launched toward his residence after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.

Channel 12’s post on X said that this is the first time Iran’s name has come up following the attack on the Israeli PM’s residence by Hezbollah.

Following this, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack.&nbsp;

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"A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement.

<h2>'Nothing will deter us': Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2>

In a video statement posted after the drone attack, the Israeli PM&nbsp;said “nothing will deter” him, and that Israel is “going to win this war.”

Netanyahu was seen&nbsp;walking through a sunny park, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt, saying, "you know, two days ago we eliminated the mass murder [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar, as I’ve said, we’re in an existential war, and we’re continuing to the end.”&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar Killed: Netanyahu Warns Gaza War Won't End Until Hostages Return | WION Originals

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“And I want to say something else, I’m proud of our soldiers, I’m proud of our commanders, and I’m proud of you, the citizens of Israel,” he continued.&nbsp;

In the English version, he called Sinwar "the terrorist mastermind whose goons beheaded our men, raped our women and burned babies alive.”

“We took him out,” he said, adding, “and we’re continuing our battle with Iran’s other terrorist proxies.”

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19) said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (Oct 19) said that Iranian proxies tried to kill him and his wife, adding that they would pay a "heavy price" for it. This comes after a drone from Lebanon targeted his residence in Caesarea. "Iran's proxies who tried to assassinate me and my wife today made a grave mistake," said Netanyahu. Earlier today, hours after a drone was launched towards Netanyahu's residence, a senior government official confirmed that Iran tried to eliminate the Israeli prime minister, local media outlet Channel 12 reported. The Israeli PM's Office said on Saturday that a drone was launched toward his residence after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town. Channel 12’s post on X said that this is the first time Iran’s name has come up following the attack on the Israeli PM’s residence by Hezbollah. Following this, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack. Also read: West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence "A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement. 'Nothing will deter us': Netanyahu In a video statement posted after the drone attack, the Israeli PM said “nothing will deter” him, and that Israel is “going to win this war.” Netanyahu was seen walking through a sunny park, wearing sunglasses and a black shirt, saying, "you know, two days ago we eliminated the mass murder [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar, as I’ve said, we’re in an existential war, and we’re continuing to the end.” Watch | Yahya Sinwar Killed: Netanyahu Warns Gaza War Won't End Until Hostages Return | WION Originals × “And I want to say something else, I’m proud of our soldiers, I’m proud of our commanders, and I’m proud of you, the citizens of Israel,” he continued. In the English version, he called Sinwar "the terrorist mastermind whose goons beheaded our men, raped our women and burned babies alive.” “We took him out,” he said, adding, “and we’re continuing our battle with Iran’s other terrorist proxies.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu says Iran proxies tried to 'assassinate' him and his wife, warns will pay 'heavy price'

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, France has strongly urged for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas. French officials have condemned the hostage-taking, calling it a violation of international law, and are pressing for diplomatic efforts to secure the safe return of captives, including foreign nationals, as the conflict intensifies.

Israel-Hamas War: France Demands Release Of All Hostages Held By Hamas

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