The Israeli Army’s initial estimate is that Iran fired 180 projectiles at Israel.
“At this time, we understand that there were approximately 180 projectiles,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson told CNN.
“But this is not definitive, and (it is) an initial estimate,” he added.
Furthermore, spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari commented in a statement that some Iranian missiles had a direct impact on central and southern Israel.
“We made a lot of interceptions. There are some impacts in the center and a few more in the south. At this stage, we are assessing the situation. We are not aware of any injuries”, he highlighted.
Understand the war between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes in areas of Lebanon. On September 23, the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities.
According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.
The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.
Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, as confirmed by the group itself.
Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.
Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
At least two Brazilian teenagers died in the attacks. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
This content was originally published in Iran fired at least 180 projectiles against Israel, military estimates on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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