Iran has launched missiles into Israel, the Israeli military says.
The attack – in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against the Hezbollah group in Lebanon – marks a significant escalation in the conflict.
Nearly 200 missiles were launched, according to Israeli army radio. Warning sirens sounded in Jerusalem shortly after 5.30pm UK time and explosions were heard.
The Israeli military said all civilians were in bomb shelters as the rockets were fired.
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Missiles could be seen above Jerusalem
Major developments include:
• Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
• Missiles seen flying over central Jordan
• Heavy continuous gunfire heard in Beirut
• Four killed, seven wounded in shooting in Jaffa
Take offs and landings at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport were suspended at around 6pm UK time, Israeli army radio said.
Witnesses told Reuters they saw dozens of missiles flying over central Jordan and the country’s state news agency soon announced the temporary closure of its airspace.
Earlier today, the US warned that Iran was getting ready to launch the attack and Israelis were subsequently told to “stay close to a protected space”.
An unnamed government official told Sky’s partner network NBC News that the US was helping Israel defend itself, and warned that a direct military attack on Israel would have “severe consequences” for Iran.
The warning came as Israel’s military said its paratroopers and commandos were engaged in fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants after launching “limited, localised and targeted raids” against the armed group in Lebanon.
Iran previously launched a drone and missile barrage against Israel in April, but most projectiles did not reach their targets.
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