Iron dome
Israel's Foreign Ministry banned UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because of his failure to condemn Iran's attack. Israel accused Guterres of supporting terrorists and failing to respond to Hamas' actions.
The Israel Defense Forces claimed to have effectively intercepted a “large number” of 180 ballistic missiles fired by Iran. The U.S. also participated in the defense, detecting the threat and intercepting some of the missiles.
The IDF spokesman announced that Israel will continue its powerful strikes in the Middle East. He emphasized the effectiveness of air defense systems and warned of the consequences of an Iranian attack.
Iran has temporarily suspended inbound and outbound flights at Tehran International Airport after launching a missile attack on Israel. This decision was made against the backdrop of a threat of retaliation from Israel.
U. S. President Joe Biden has authorized U.S. troops to help Israel repel an Iranian missile attack. The US played an important role in shooting down Iranian missiles during a previous strike on April 13.
Iran launches a missile attack on Israel, firing hundreds of missiles. Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is actively operating, and air alert has been declared throughout the country.
Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at the northern regions of Israel from Lebanon. “The Iron Dome is actively working to intercept these missiles, with local residents reporting dozens of targets downed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the United States had blocked the supply of weapons needed by Israel for a "war for its existence," but the White House, State Department and Pentagon were baffled by his statement and denied any information about such a blockade.
The EU is seeking to assume greater responsibility for security and defense, including creating an internal defense market, expanding production capacity, promoting joint procurement, and funding major European flagship projects such as the EU air defense shield and improving cybersecurity.
Poland plans to invest $2. 55 billion to strengthen its 400-kilometer land border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield plan, which includes the construction of new fortifications, fences, terrain changes, and reforestation to make the border safe and impenetrable.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has proposed to create a European air defense system modeled on Israel's Iron Dome to collectively protect all EU member states from potential threats.
Following the successful interception of a massive Iranian missile attack, several countries expressed interest in Israel's Arrow missile defense system due to its demonstrated effectiveness.
Israel plans to decommission its outdated Patriot air defense systems within two months and replace them with more modern systems such as David's Sling and Iron Dome.
President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.
EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
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.
During Saturday's attack, the US military destroyed more than 80 drones and 6 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and Yemen toward Israel.
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, believes that Europe should create its own version of the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system.
A group of U. S. congressmen has submitted a bill to allocate $17.6 billion to Israel separately from funding for Ukraine.