The Israeli Defence Forces reported on Friday that air raid sirens were activated across several parts of southern Israel following the detection of missile launches originating from Iran. In a statement released on their official Telegram channel, the military confirmed that multiple missiles had been fired in the direction of Israeli territory.
The army assured the public that air defence systems were promptly deployed and efforts were underway to intercept the incoming projectiles. While details on the number of missiles launched or any resulting damage were not immediately available, the alert heightened tensions amid an already volatile security situation.
This missile attack marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has seen a series of cross-border strikes and counterstrikes over the past week. Israeli citizens in affected areas reportedly rushed to seek shelter as warning sirens blared, underscoring the constant threat of hostilities spilling further into civilian zones.
Security analysts say the Iranian missile launches represent a strategic challenge for Israel’s defence capabilities and signal Tehran’s willingness to intensify its military response in the face of Israeli operations targeting its nuclear and missile infrastructure. The international community continues to call for restraint, even as the region edges closer to a wider confrontation.
