01:27Mandatory credit: IDF
A vast majority of the hundreds of drones and missiles launched towards Israel by Iran were intercepted, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in Tel Aviv on Sunday, calling it a 'very significant achievement'.
"Last night, Iran initiated an attack against Israel, launching over 300 threats of various types. The Iranian threat met the aerial and technological superiority of the IDF, along with a strong fighting coalition. ... 99% of the threats launched towards Israeli territory were intercepted – a very significant strategic achievement," Hagari stated.
He went on to claim that none of the dozens of drones or cruise missiles had crossed into Israeli territory, while only 'a few' ballistic missiles out of over 120 fired reached the country, inflicting 'minor damage' at Nevatim Air Force Base for instance.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
Defence minister Yoav Gallant also reported that overall, 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
99% of 'threats' launched towards Israel 'intercepted' - IDF spox
A vast majority of the hundreds of drones and missiles launched towards Israel by Iran were intercepted, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in Tel Aviv on Sunday, calling it a 'very significant achievement'.
"Last night, Iran initiated an attack against Israel, launching over 300 threats of various types. The Iranian threat met the aerial and technological superiority of the IDF, along with a strong fighting coalition. ... 99% of the threats launched towards Israeli territory were intercepted – a very significant strategic achievement," Hagari stated.
He went on to claim that none of the dozens of drones or cruise missiles had crossed into Israeli territory, while only 'a few' ballistic missiles out of over 120 fired reached the country, inflicting 'minor damage' at Nevatim Air Force Base for instance.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
Defence minister Yoav Gallant also reported that overall, 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
Mandatory credit: IDF
A vast majority of the hundreds of drones and missiles launched towards Israel by Iran were intercepted, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in Tel Aviv on Sunday, calling it a 'very significant achievement'.
"Last night, Iran initiated an attack against Israel, launching over 300 threats of various types. The Iranian threat met the aerial and technological superiority of the IDF, along with a strong fighting coalition. ... 99% of the threats launched towards Israeli territory were intercepted – a very significant strategic achievement," Hagari stated.
He went on to claim that none of the dozens of drones or cruise missiles had crossed into Israeli territory, while only 'a few' ballistic missiles out of over 120 fired reached the country, inflicting 'minor damage' at Nevatim Air Force Base for instance.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
Defence minister Yoav Gallant also reported that overall, 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.