It marks a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters. Israel and the United States have warned there would be severe consequences if Iran attacks.
TV stations reported sirens in parts of Jerusalem as well as central Israel. The alerts were sounded after a day of rocket and missile attacks from Lebanon, and as Israel said it had begun limited ground operations in southern Lebanon. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari also warned of consequences if Iran fired missiles into Israel.
While Hezbollah denied Israeli troops had entered Lebanon, the Israeli army announced it had also carried out dozens of ground raids into southern Lebanon going back nearly a year. Israel released video footage purporting to show its soldiers operating in homes and tunnels where Hezbollah kept weapons.
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