Operational Update by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Regarding the Interception of Iranian Surface-to-Surface Missiles

Good night,

An hour ago, Iran launched dozens of surface-to-surface missiles toward Israeli territory. The vast majority of the missiles were intercepted outside of the State of Israel's borders by our Aerial Defense Array. A few missiles fell within Israeli territory; at this stage, we are aware of one child who was injured, and a hit on an IDF base in the south, where there was only minor damage to infrastructure. I repeat, the damage to the IDF base in the south was minor and to the infrastructure only.

Additionally, Israeli Air Force aircraft intercepted more than ten cruise missiles outside the country's borders, and dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were also intercepted outside of the borders of the State of Israel, with over 200 threats launched in total. The event has not yet concluded, and we continue to intercept threats on their way to Israel, including UAVs and possibly additional cruise missiles. We are still fully deployed with dozens of aircraft in the air for defense. While the majority of threats have been intercepted, I repeat and emphasize not to take risks and to act according to the instructions of the Home Front Command—these instructions save lives.

As I mentioned, the incident is still being managed, and the Home Front Command's alert system will provide sufficient warning in areas where danger is imminent. The IDF is very strongly deployed in all arenas and is prepared to continue according to a structured plan. We prepared for these scenarios well in advance, and we are operating according to operational plans. Continue to follow the guidelines, and demonstrate responsibility and composure as you have been doing over the past few hours. The IDF is doing and will do everything necessary to protect the security of the civilians of the State of Israel. I will continue to update you from here on every operational development.