DRAMATIC footage has caught the moment Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in a revenge rocket blitz for the invasion of Lebanon.
Scores of missiles were seen flying over Tel Aviv as air sirens rang out amid fears of an all-out war in the Middle East.
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Live footage from Israel shows the ballistic missiles being shot down by Israeli air defences over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Air raid sirens blared across the country as innocent Israelis scrambled to take cover in their homes, under bridges, and in bomb shelters.
Deafening explosions have also been heard in the Jordan Valley, which sits on the border between Jordan and the West Bank.
Early warning systems detected the launches and skies above Israel began lighting up within minutes.
Red tracers from the Iron Dome and David’s Sling interceptions were seen blasting the incoming missiles while sending white flaming debris crashing earthwards.
The IDF said it is not clear if there are any injuries yet, with local media saying two were lightly injured.
The unprecedented blitz saw more than 200 ballistic missiles raining down on Israel.
Military experts say the attack seems to be “far larger” than the April attack when Iran launched more than 320 missiles and drones at Israel.
The IDF said at least 10 million civilians were the targets of tonight’s attack on Israel.
It added in a statement: “A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel.
“You are instructed to remain alert and precisely follow the Home Front Command’s instructions.”
Iran confirmed it launched “tens” of missiles in the blitz and threatened to launch a second strike if Israel responded.
Israel earlier today alerted the public to the likelihood of a blitz from the Islamic Republic.
A senior White House official said the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations.
They threatened: “A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran.”
It comes as…
US President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris monitored the attack from the Situation Room and ordered the US military to aid Israel and shoot down the rockets.
Israeli officials previously said the anticipated Iranian attack could include drones and rockets, as well as ballistic missiles.
But diplomatic sources warned that Israel is likely to strike back on a much bigger scale if attacked again triggering a potentially catastrophic regional conflict.
An Israeli military spokesperson said the attack was serious and “there will be repercussions”.
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ISRAEL INVADES LEBANON
It comes as Israel launched its ground offensive Operation “Northern Arrows” targeting Hezbollah strongholds following waves of devastating airstrikes.
Heavy fighting continued to rage in southern Lebanon today as 25,000 Israeli troops stepped up their ground war to smash Hezbollah rocket sites.
Israeli commanders said the invasion would be “limited, localised and targeted” and would not involve an occupation.
But clashes intensified through the night with Hezbollah launching rocket and artillery barrages toward Israeli troops massing on the border.
Terror troops responded to the onslaught by launching early hours rocket and artillery barrages against the border town of Metula inside Israel.
Hezbollah also said it targeted Mossad’s headquarters in Glilot near Tel Aviv.
It said it “launched salvoes of Fadi 4 rockets at the Glilot base of the military intelligence’s unit 8200 and the Mossad headquarters located on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.”
Defending Israel’s position, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for continued operations to “crush the terrorist organization” to allow residents who have fled Northern Israel to return home safely.
He said: “The decisions we made in the last few days are important, correct and necessary.
“At the same time, this is the time not to stop, (we must) continue doing everything, with all our might.
“I pray for the success of the IDF soldiers who are currently fighting in difficult conditions in southern Lebanon; the people of Israel stand behind them.”
By dawn, loud booms could be heard across the frontier as an Israeli attack helicopter was seen launching rockets toward enemy positions.
Israel’s battle-hardened 98th Division was leading the onslaught after being moved north from fighting Hezbollah allies Hamas in Gaza.
The force – believed to number at least 25,000 – included crack paratroopers, commandos and engineers and were being guided by special forces teams who identified targets.
Hezbollah’s decade of destructive preperation
By Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News Reporter
Following the 2006 Lebanon War, in which Israel and Hezbollah fought to a bloody standstill, the terror group began preparing for the next conflict.
They constructed a vast underground network across southern Lebanon.
The lessons of that war, in which Hezbollah’s small, mobile units were able to surprise and sometimes overpower Israeli forces, have been embedded in its military doctrine ever since.
The tunnels are now a key part of this strategy, allowing Hezbollah to replicate the tactics of insurgencies around the world: strike fast, disappear, and use the enemy’s size and strength against them.
Some of these tunnels have been found stretching into Israeli territory, designed to facilitate surprise raids deep inside northern Israel.
In 2018, the IDF launched Operation Northern Shield, a months-long mission to detect and destroy Hezbollah’s cross-border tunnels.
The discovery of these tunnels — some reinforced with concrete and running dozens of meters underground — revealed just how advanced Hezbollah’s capabilities had become.
Last month, Hezbollah revealed its hidden terror tunnel network from which missiles can be launched in a chilling threat to Israel.
A blood-curdling video released by the Lebanese terrorists revealed giant underground roads with enough room for lorries to transport their deadly weapons.
Posters of leaders and soldiers adorn the tall stone walls as heavily armed men speed through the “missile city” in motorbikes.
Trucks loaded with enormous missiles make their way through the dark roads in a frightening glimpse of the terrorists’ arsenal.
Drone footage then shows the seemingly endless terror maze, which also appears to be home to military tech and computers.
Inside the terror tunnels, Hezbollah fighters can move unseen, store weapons, and launch ambushes, creating a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the IDF.
They can also move into a much larger network of bunkers, missile silos, and command centres, deeply embedded in civilian areas.
These tunnels – which can stretch for miles – link critical positions, allowing Hezbollah fighters to emerge, strike, and then vanish back underground before Israel can respond.
Reports also suggest that Hezbollah has been expanding its tunnel network in southern Lebanon in recent weeks.
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