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The US State Department spokesman says that the US has allocated billions of dollars to provide Ukraine with air defense systems and offensive weapons since the first day of the Russian invasion.

Biden and Czech Prime Minister Fiala discussed NATO alliances, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian invasion, and signing a memorandum on protecting democratic institutions from foreign disinformation.

Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare options for a balanced response against Iran that would "send a signal" but avoid casualties after Iran's massive attack on Israel is repelled.

This week's meetings of the IMF and the World Bank are to discuss unblocking frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's resistance and long-term recovery.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the international community to unite against Iranian aggression, which he characterized as a full-scale campaign that threatens world peace and the entire Middle East region.

The US and G7 privately urge Israel to refrain from retaliating against Iran's attacks to avoid escalation, but Israel is considering options for retaliation.

Oil prices are falling as market participants reduced the risk premium after Iran's missile strike on Israel caused limited damage and no casualties, easing concerns about potential supply disruptions.

The failed missile attack on Israel demonstrates the technological backwardness of Iran and similar countries, and at the same time proves the need for the civilized world to disarm dictatorial regimes.

International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.

The Israeli military has prepared a number of response options, including potential strikes, for the government's consideration after Iran's massive missile strike, and a decision is due in the coming days.

At least half of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran at Israel during the massive attack malfunctioned, failed to take off, crashed in flight, or did not reach their targets.

U. S. forces, backed by destroyers from U.S. European Command, destroyed more than 80 attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles targeting Israel from Iran and Yemen over the weekend, according to U.S. Central Command.

Congressional leaders have reached a consensus with President Biden to provide aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and plan to pass a supplemental national security bill this week to help both countries.

Iran launched a combined missile and drone strike against Israel, modeled on Russian tactics in Ukraine, to test Israeli air defense, but most of the 120 ballistic missiles were intercepted.

During Saturday's attack, the US military destroyed more than 80 drones and 6 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and Yemen toward Israel.

German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv until at least Monday and changed routes to avoid airspace over Israel, Jordan and Iraq amid escalating tensions following Iran's attack on Israel.

According to unnamed Western officials, Israel will soon respond to Iran's strike, while the United States is pushing Israel to refrain from escalating the conflict.

Israel's UN representative recalled Zelenskyy's words that the actions of Iran and Russia pose a threat to the world and called on the Security Council to heed the wake-up call of the Ukrainian president.

The UN Secretary-General warns that the Middle East is on the verge of a devastating full-scale conflict and calls for maximum restraint.

The Israeli military is on high alert and is assessing the situation after a massive attack shot down more than 99% of Iranian drones and missiles, considering further offensive and defensive actions.

Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Iran's attack using hundreds of drones and missiles a "declaration of war" and said that Israel is considering all options for defense, but is not seeking war.

Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of effective air defense against Russian missile and drone attacks with the help of allies, citing Israel's successful repulsion of a massive Iranian attack as an example of what is possible through unity and modern defense systems.

Israel expects to form a strategic alliance with the United States and allies against the nuclear threat from Iran after successfully defending itself against a massive Iranian missile and drone attack.

Netanyahu may benefit politically from the continuation of the war in the Middle East, as it may delay his imprisonment on corruption charges.

Iran claims that its attack on Israel was an act of "self-defense" in response to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, citing the right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over Iran's massive attack on Israel using about 300 drones and missiles, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means.

Zelenskyy condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel using drones and missiles, emphasizing the cooperation between the Iranian and Russian regimes in spreading terror, which should receive a united response from the world.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski calls on the US Congress to unblock the aid package for Ukraine and Israel after Iran's overnight attack on Israeli territory.