How Israel's Defence System Responded To Iran's Air Strike: WATCH

The Israeli army announced on Sunday that Iran’s extensive attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles has successfully “foiled”, with 99 per cent of the hostile projectiles intercepted.

Israel's Defence System Thwarts Unprecedented Iranian Attack. (Photo: Missiles seen in the skies of Gaza City following the attack from Iran, in Gaza on April 14)

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Israel’s defence system swiftly responded to an unprecedented Iranian attack late Saturday night. The Israeli army announced on Sunday that Iran’s extensive attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles has successfully “foiled”, with 99 per cent of the hostile projectiles intercepted. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed the same in a televised statement, AFP reported. 

Saturday night brought tensions to Tel Aviv as Tehran launched a significant wave of attack drones and missiles from its territory towards Israel. For the first time in history, the Jewish state found itself under direct attack by the Islamic Republic of Iran. With air raid sirens blaring across the country, the military of Israel sprang into action. Watch a few clips of how Tel Aviv responded Tehran’s unprecedented attack. 

Surreal footage of the Iranian attack over Jerusalem's Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif pic.twitter.com/NuSvF25HLX

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Watch the F-35I Adir fighter jets return to Nevatim Airbase after successfully protecting Israel’s airspace: pic.twitter.com/ap5gPLphPD

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The Arrow air defence system played a crucial role in Israel’s defence strategy. Tasked with intercepting ballistic missiles, the Arrow system effectively neutralised the majority of the incoming threats. Fighter jets were also deployed, engaging cruise missiles and drones to mitigate the danger posed by Iranian assault, Reuters in a report said. 

The response was relentless, with Israel’s defence forces remaining vigilant against evolving threats in the region following Israel’s recent conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 

As per media reports, the Israeli defence system operated at full capacity throughout the night. The military remained on high alert while closely monitoring the situation and preparing for any further incursions. With tensions running high and the threat of further attacks looming, Israel has said that it braced itself for the challenges ahead. 

Dozens of surface-to-surface missile launches from Iran were identified approaching Israeli territory. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of the launches using the Arrow Aerial Defense System, together with Israel's strategic allies, before the… pic.twitter.com/06GdLuJM6k

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 14, 2024

Notably, US forces, deployed at undisclosed bases in the region, have provided critical support in intercepting Iranian drones en route to Israel, an AFP report said. Jordanian jets also joined the effort, downing dozens of drones flying across northern and central Jordan towards Jerusalem, the report said.