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IDF says missiles launched from Iran toward Israel
Israel said missiles have been launched from Iran toward Israel.
Sirens are sounding across the country.
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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: US helps shoot down missiles in Iranian barrage
About 250 missiles were expected to be fired at Israel, according to sources.
Last Updated: October 1, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT
Iran launched missiles into Israel on Tuesday in an attack it said was retaliation for a wave of assassinations carried out by Israel over the last several weeks targeting Hezbollah, including leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Sirens sounded across the country and some Israeli citizens were urged to seek shelter in protected areas.
President Joe Biden, convening his national security team, said the U.S. was prepared to help Israel defend itself against the missile attack.
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12:20 PM EDT
Israel expecting 240-250 missiles from Iran: Sources
Iran is expected to launch 240 to 250 missiles in two waves at four targets in Israel, including Mossad headquarters and three air bases, according to an Israeli source and a senior U.S. administration official.
Israel is not expected to launch a preemptive strike, according to the U.S. administration official. It should take the missiles less than 15 minutes to reach targets once launched.
The U.S. and Israel have all defenses activated, and Israel will “absolutely “ retaliate after it happens," the official said.
The total number of ballistic missiles is about double the number launched by Iran in April -- 99% of which were intercepted.
-ABC News' Martha Raddatz
11:44 AM EDT
Israeli forces issue warning for residents to stay near shelter in greater Tel Aviv
The Israel Defense Forces issued a warning for residents of the "Dan area," referring to the greater Tel Aviv area, to stay "near a shelter until further notice."
Sirens sounded in central Israel, the IDF said in a second statement, after issuing the warning to stay in shelters. The sirens sounding in central Israel were due to launches from Lebanon, the IDF told ABC News.
"From this moment, Israelis living in central Israel are advised to stay by their safe rooms. Enter them during sirens and stay there until further notice," IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in Hebrew.
-ABC News' Dana Savir, Anna Burd and Jordana Miller
10:31 AM EDT
US Embassy in Jerusalem issues 'shelter in place' order
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a statement directing all government employees and their family members "to shelter in place until further notice," following reports of an imminent Iranian missile attack on Israel.
The embassy noted the "continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and unmanned aircraft system," which it said "often take place without warning."
"The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events," it added.
