Iran attacked Israel with missiles on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The attack was the largest of its kind by Iran against Israel, and it came in retaliation for the killing of militant leaders allied to Tehran. Israel's Iron Dome air defense system intercepted most of the missiles, but some still managed to hit their targets, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. There were no reports of casualties.
The attack was preceded by a series of cyberattacks on Israeli websites and infrastructure. These attacks were also attributed to Iran.
The Israeli government condemned the attack and vowed to retaliate. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would "not tolerate" such aggression and that it would "hold Iran accountable for its actions."
The United States condemned the attack and called on Iran to "stop its provocations." The United Kingdom also condemned the attack and said that it stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Israel.
The attack has raised tensions between Iran and Israel, and it is unclear what the long-term consequences will be.
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