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Israeli emergency services have said at least two people were killed in the strikes and dozens of people are injured.
The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals.
The UK is sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer said, after Iran threatened to target British, French and US bases if the countries help stop strikes on Israel.The prime minister said further military assets are being deployed to provide “contingency support” across the region amid escalating hostilities between the two long-time foes.
A resident of Kafr Kanna was arrested shortly after posting a picture of the Iranian flag accompanied by a song of support and a salute to the flag, police confirmed. Northern District police located the man behind the social media posts, arrived at his home, and arrested him for questioning.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to fight “as long as it takes,” Iran fired missiles at Israel, and Israeli warplanes attacked air defenses around Tehran.
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Amazon S3 on MSNIsrael's Iron Dome seen taking out Iranian missiles over JerusalemFootage shows Iranian missiles being intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defence system over Jerusalem on Friday night. The retaliatory attack from Teran also targeted Tel Aviv. The country is said to have fired two salvos at Israel's two biggest cities.
Iran has told the United States and UK that it could retaliate if the countries aid Israel in attacks amid fears the Middle East will descend into war.
While Israel and Iran trade attacks, Palestinians in Gaza have been struggling to find food, connect to the internet and survive airstrikes.
Pastor Steve Brooks, his wife, and their 9-year-old twins, Simon and Sadie, arrived in Tel Aviv on June 3. The group of travelers, led by retired Tulsa pastor Tom Harrison, includes 10 pastors and their spouses as part of a yearlong learning cohort.