Iran launches second wave of attacks towards Israel: Report
We have been reporting on Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Israel. State news agency IRNA is now saying reports indicate a second wave of Iranian attacks towards Israel.
In a separate update, IRNA said two Israeli jets were downed in Iranian airspace.
Emergency services report five ‘active scenes’ in Tel Aviv: Report
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing the emergency services in Israel, reports that at least one person has been wounded in an Iranian missile attack.
Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv
Israel says ‘another volley’ of Iranian missiles launched
The Israeli military says Iran is continuing to fire missiles at Israel.
“Another volley of dozens of missiles was launched towards the State of Israel,” it said in a statement. “The explosions you hear are from interceptions or crashes. The air defence system constantly identifies and intercepts threats.”
Fire reported near Israel’s Defence Ministry: Media
There are a number of unconfirmed reports appearing in Israeli media following Iran’s retaliatory attacks. Israel’s Channel 13 reports a fire near Israel’s Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, while Israel Hayom reports that rockets fell across seven areas in central Israel.
Footage emerges from site of impact in Tel Aviv
A modern apartment block has been hit in central Tel Aviv, and according to live footage from the scene, fires still appear to be raging inside some of the apartments, with smoke billowing from the building.
Another residential building, next to the apartment block, also appears to have suffered significant damage, with windows blown out and pieces of twisted metal hanging from its exterior.
Emergency services are at the site, and the streets around the building appear to be cordoned off from the public,c who have been instructed to remain in shelters.
