Ceasefire holding
As a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold on Tuesday, Israeli officials reported 28 deaths and over 3,000 injuries from 12 days of Iranian missile attacks.
A religious Jew walks near the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Magen David Adom said its emergency medical technicians declared 28 deaths and treated hundreds more. The Health Ministry said 3,238 people were hospitalised, mostly with light injuries.
Iran launched roughly 550 ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel, with most intercepted. However, at least 31 missiles struck populated areas, and one drone hit a home.
More than 9,000 Israelis were displaced due to damage to homes across the country.
Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iranian nuclear sites on June 13, citing intelligence that Tehran had reached “a point of no return” in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. According to Israeli defense officials, Iran has developed the capacity to rapidly enrich uranium and assemble nuclear bombs, with sufficient fissile material for up to 15 weapons.
Israeli intelligence also exposed a covert program to complete all components of a nuclear device. The strikes marked a dramatic escalation in what officials describe as a broader Iranian strategy combining nuclear development, missile proliferation, and proxy warfare aimed at Israel’s destruction.
With the end of Operation “Rising Lion” and the lifting of the restrictions on gatherings imposed by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Home Front Command, the Kotel – Western Wall – has returned to normal operations, and hundreds of worshippers are already flocking to the Western Wall Plaza in the last hour for prayer and thanksgiving. The area had been closed to visitors due to the security restrictions.
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, revealed that, throughout the day, drones from Iran approached Israel and were intercepted by defence systems. The US preferred that Israel intercept them and not take action against Iran.
Several Iranian drones on their way to Israel were intercepted outside the country’s borders during the afternoon.
According to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces), the drones were launched before the ceasefire went into effect this morning.
Following a situation assessment and approval by Defence Minister Israel Katz, it was decided that starting last night, the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Home Front Command’s defence guidelines will be updated and end all restrictions on public activities.
As part of the changes, all regions of the country will move to a full activity level without restrictions.
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