Israel praises its air defenses for successfully thwarting 99% of the drones and missiles launched by Iran. Tensions rise as fears of an Israeli counter-strike and further escalation loom. The US convenes a meeting with G7 nations to coordinate a united diplomatic response.
Israel on Sunday hailed its air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran , saying the systems thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. Regional tensions were high amid fears of an Israel i counter-strike that could fuel further escalation.
By Sunday morning, Iran said the attack was over, and Israel reopened its airspace. Israel's War Cabinet held a meeting. That system, along with collaboration with the U.S. and others, helped thwart what could have been a far more devastating assault at a time when Israel is already bogged down in its war against Hamas in Gaza and engaged in low-level fighting on its northern border with Lebanon's Hezbollah militia. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are backed by Iran."Iran launched more than 300 threats and 99% were intercepted," said Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman.
Iran said it targeted Israeli facilities involved in the Damascus strike, and that it told the White House early Sunday that the operation would be"minimalistic." Turkey said it acted as an intermediary for the messages. While thwarting the Iranian onslaught could help restore Israel's image, what it does next will be closely watched in the region and in Western capitals.
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