Iran Launches Powerful Missile Strike on Israel: How Many Missiles Were Launched at the Country

Iran launched a powerful missile strike on Israel: how many missiles were launched at the country Anastasia Lukashevskaya

Iran strikes Israel/AP

On the evening of October 1, Iran launched hundreds of missiles from its territory towards Israel. The attack is now over.

The Jerusalem Post initially reported 400 missiles. However, the publication subsequently edited the report, now stating that Iran fired 180 missiles at Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces reported that the attack is now over and people can leave their shelters. They also indicate that the air defense system intercepted enemy missiles.

“The explosions you hear are the result of shells being intercepted or falling. The air defense system is currently identifying and intercepting the launches,” the statement said.

The IDF has released a video of Iranian missiles flying toward the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.

Aftermath of the attack

They note that, preliminarily, there was a direct hit on a building in the north of Tel Aviv, on George Weiss Street, however, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry, there are no casualties. At least, there has been no data on this yet.

Several other hits were recorded in Tel Aviv, as well as in Dimona, Nabatim, Gore, Hod Hasharon, Be'er Sheva and Rishon Letzion.

Iran said the attack was a response to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and if Israel responded, it would “receive a strong blow.”

CNN writes that the Israeli government “was in a bunker” during the attack.