{"id":2348140,"date":"2024-10-01T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-launches-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-as-middle-east-threatens-to-explode-into-all-out-war-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T15:54:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:54:10","slug":"iran-launches-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-as-middle-east-threatens-to-explode-into-all-out-war-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-launches-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-as-middle-east-threatens-to-explode-into-all-out-war-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Israel as Middle East threatens to explode into all-out war &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-launches-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-as-middle-east-threatens-to-explode-into-all-out-war-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2348140&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Iran has launched a significant missile attack\u200b on Israel,\u2062 firing nearly 200 ballistic \u200cmissiles in retaliation for the recent deaths\u2064 of key figures, including\u200b Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Following the attack, Israelis were\u2064 advised to seek shelter, although authorities later\u200b allowed civilians \u200cto leave. This escalation comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wall-street-journal-reporter-evan-gershkovich-appeals-extension-of-pretrial-detention-in-russia\/\" title=\"Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter, challenges prolonged pretrial detention in Russia.\">amid heightened\u200b tensions<\/a> in the Middle \u200bEast, with Israel conducting operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. In Jaffa, a\u2064 suspected terrorist incident\u2064 resulted \u2063in the\u2063 deaths of eight Israelis. The situation is reminiscent of a potential\u200d all-out\u200c conflict, as\u200b Israel reportedly commenced a limited ground invasion of Lebanon after\u2062 systematically targeting \u2062Hezbollah\u2019s leadership. U.S. President Joe Biden has stated \u200cthat the U.S. is prepared to assist Israel in defending against these attacks, with U.S. \u200dforces actively involved in intercepting incoming missiles. Despite\u200d the chaos, reports indicate minimal\u2062 casualties, with only one Palestinian civilian reported dead.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Israel as Middle East threatens to explode into all-out war<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1773981\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Iran\">Iran<\/a> launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel\">Israel<\/a> Tuesday night in what the regime said was a direct response to the deaths of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps figure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Israelis across the country were ordered to seek shelter, though Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, has since said civilians are now permitted to leave. The Israel Defense Forces <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IDF\/status\/1841155252428390707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"released a map showing the entire country\">released a map showing the entire country<\/a> under threat. Separately, in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/israel-iran-hezbollah-conflict\/card\/shooting-at-jaffa-train-station-uR4iPCo438ePois5ZJ2L?mod=mhp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ight Israelis were killed\">eight Israelis were killed<\/a> by two gunmen in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-killed-in-suspected-terrorist-attack-in-central-israel\/\" title=\"Three Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack in Central Israel\">suspected terrorist attack<\/a> at a train station. The gunmen were killed by local authorities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this image taken from video, projectiles are being intercepted over Jerusalem, Israel, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The situation in the Middle East has reached a boiling point and threatens to spill over into all-out conflict. Iran&rsquo;s direct attack follows Israel&rsquo;s continued actions against Hamas in Gaza and, more recently, Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Monday, Israel announced a limited ground invasion of Lebanon, less than a week after Nasrallah was assassinated, as well as Brig. Gen. Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of the IRGC for operations. The ground invasion comes after Israel systematically wiped out swathes of Hezbollah&rsquo;s leadership and terrorist organizations, beginning with a stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3158072\/hezbollah-pager-walkie-talkie-explosions-what-we-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"detonating pager plot\">detonating pager plot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden said on X that&nbsp;he and Vice President Kamala Harris &ldquo;convened our national security team to discuss Iranian plans to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region,&rdquo; the president added.<\/p>\n<p>Jake Sullivan, Biden&rsquo;s national security adviser, said during the White House press briefing that Iran&rsquo;s attack consisted of &ldquo;nearly 200&rdquo; ballistic missiles.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. forces joined Israel&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/entire-u-s-senate-invited-to-meet-virtually-with-zelensky-on-saturday\/\" title=\"Entire U.S. Senate Invited to Meet Virtually With Zelensky on Saturday\">air defense units<\/a> in intercepting the missiles.<\/p>\n<p>Only one person is reported to have been killed in the attack, a Palestinian civilian in the West Bank, Sullivan said, adding that authorities were unaware of any damage to any strategic military assets.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump, who is running against Harris this November in the presidential election, posted on Truth Social: &ldquo;Look at the World today &mdash; Look at the missiles flying right now in the Middle East, look at what&rsquo;s happening with Russia\/Ukraine, look at Inflation destroying the World. NONE OF THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS PRESIDENT!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People take cover on the side of the road as a siren sounds a warning of incoming missiles on a freeway in Shoresh, Israel, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo\/Ohad Zwigenberg)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Iran attacked Israel in a massive aerial attack last April in a rare direct attack on Israel. That attack consisted of about 300 rockets, drones, and missiles, and Israel was able to intercept almost all of them with the help of several allies and multiple days of advanced warning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Israelis did not have the same amount of advanced warning for Tuesday&rsquo;s attack.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s unclear how the Israelis could respond to Iran&rsquo;s attack and whether this is the start of a larger regional war between Israel and Tehran.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1773981\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1773981\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel, escalating tensions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2671,"featured_media":2348142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AP24275621121455.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40923,3823,4671,32726,6696],"class_list":["post-2348140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ballistic-missile","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-middle-east","tag-war"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AP24275621121455.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2671"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2348140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2348142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2348140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2348140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2348140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}