Israel's attack lasted only a short time and probably caused little damage. Iran's military facilities in particular were bombed. Israel clearly warned Tehran not to react.
Israel's response to Iran's October 1 attack had been awaited for weeks. The mullahs' regime fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv and other cities that day.
Today, in the early hours of Shabbat, the reaction: The Israeli army said it attacked around 20 military targets in Iran with fighter jets.
Missile positions attacked
The operation lasted four hours, explained army spokesman Daniel Hagari, and attacks were carried out in three waves shortly before sunrise. “We have carried out precise and targeted attacks in various regions of Iran, for example production sites and facilities that Iran used to fire missiles at Israel last year. In the future, we will be able to move more freely in Iranian airspace.”
Among the targets are storage facilities for surface-to-surface missiles and air defense systems. “Iran attacked Israel twice, endangering civilians. It has now paid the price.” He declared the attack complete.
Warning to Tehran
“Day of Atonement” – this is the name the Israeli government gave to the attack on Iran. The penance has now been paid, explained Hagari.
At the same time, the military spokesman sent a warning in the event of further escalation: “We are focusing on the war in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran is the one that is trying to expand the conflict in the region. We only have a few possible options in this attack Targets selected. We have more targets that can attack if necessary. This is a clear message to those who threaten the State of Israel. They will pay a high price.”
According to media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant had previously approved the retaliatory strike in a telephone conversation. It was said that the USA had also been inaugurated shortly before. Oil production facilities or nuclear facilities are not said to have been attacked.
Reaction and counterreaction
In Tel Aviv people appeared relaxed in the morning. The counterattack met with a lot of approval: “We had to take revenge and get our message across clearly that we will not tolerate rockets being fired at us,” says one jogger.
A passer-by made similar comments during a walk. “We have to show that Iran cannot attack us so easily. We have to respond with full force. This is not enough. We have to move on so that they finally understand that we are at war and want to end it.”
Whether there will be a further escalation depends on Iran. The game of reaction and counter-reaction has begun again. Now with the opposite sign.
Julio Segador, ARD Tel Aviv, tagesschau, October 26, 2024 12:34 p.m
