Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Israel in First Since April Ceasefire

Sirens wailed across Israel on Sunday as Iran launched ballistic missiles toward the country for the first time since a ceasefire was declared in April. Tehran described the attack as a "warning" following an Israeli bombing of southern Beirut on the 100th day of the war.

The Israeli military confirmed that its warning systems were activated after detecting missile launches from Iran. Sirens were heard in wide areas of northern and central Israel, including the cities of Haifa, Caesarea, and Hadera. The military later announced two additional waves of Iranian missile launches had been detected.

According to the Israeli military, its air force successfully intercepted all incoming missiles. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Iran fired approximately 10 ballistic missiles. Military spokesperson Effie Defrin stated, "The terrorist regime of Iran has made a big mistake by choosing the path of terrorism again."

Israel asserted that it would continue its military operations in Lebanon and intensify pressure on Hezbollah. The country also rejected what it termed Iran's attempts to establish new rules in the region.

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The terrorist regime of Iran has made a big mistake by choosing the path of terrorism again.