US military says it intercepted and destroyed more than 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles aimed at Israel. 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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act “carefully and strategically” when considering a response to the Iranian attack. “Giving in to the Iranians” is not an option, Biden said. Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi thanked the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday for 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. An Israeli army spokesman also reported in the evening that the army would move around two reserve brigades to the front in Gaza for operational measures.. Iran declares its retaliation is over – for now. Reactions could ultimately lead to war.