US military says it intercepted and destroyed more than 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles aimed at Israel. The attack, involving more than 300 drones and missiles fired mostly from Iran, caused little damage.
Most of the projectiles were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system and with the help of the USA, Great Britain, France and Jordan. President Joe Biden called on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act "carefully and strategically" when considering a response to Iran's attack on Israel. “Giving in to the Iranians” is not an option, Biden said. Israel's Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi thanked the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday for his support in repelling the Iranian drone and missile attack. The close cooperation between the military of both countries has led to a strong defense coalition that proved its worth last night, an army spokesman said on Sunday. The US would not take part in a possible retaliatory strike by Israel against Iran, a high-ranking government official said.