The flight time for a ballistic missile from Iran is 10 minutes, a jet cruise missile takes 2 hours and the flight time for a UAV from Iran is 9 hours.
By Vered Weiss, World Israel News
For the first time in Israel’s history, Iran has launched dozens of drones in a direct attack against Israel.
The flight time for a ballistic missile from Iran is 10 minutes, a jet cruise missile takes 2 hours and the flight time for a UAV from Iran is 9 hours.
Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement, “Citizens of Israel, in recent years, and even more so in recent weeks, Israel is preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran.”
“Our defense systems are deployed, we are prepared for any scenario, both in defense and attack. The State of Israel is strong, the IDF is strong, the public is strong,” he said.
The Prime Minister added, “We appreciate the US for standing by Israel’s side as well as the support of the UK, France and many other countries.”
“I established a clear principle — whoever hurts us, we will hurt them. We will defend ourselves from any threat and we will do so calmly and with determination.”
“I know that you, the citizens of Israel, are also keeping calm. I urge you to listen to the directives of the Home Front Command.”
“Together we stand, and with God’s help, together we will overcome all of our enemies,” Netanyahu says.
The war management cabinet will meet at 11:00 p.m and 90 minutes later, the political and security cabinet will meet.
The Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority announced the temporary closure of the airspace for all outgoing and incoming flights starting at 11:00 p.m.
The Director General of the Ministry of Transportation Moshe Ben Zaken said “As of this time, there is no change in the schedule of take-offs and landings in the airport. If there are any changes, an orderly announcement will be issued on the matter.”
The Ministry of Education announced that there will be no educational activities or classes throughout the country.
This means that preschools, special education programs, the Nitzanim holiday program and holiday school for pre-schoolers to the third grade will also be closed.
Also, recreational and social activities in community centers will be closed and youth activities and camping trips will be cancelled.
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