Explosions and rocket fire reported in Jerusalem as U.S. military tries to shoot down Iranian missiles and drones. House to consider legislation supporting Israel and holding Iran accountable.
There are explosions over the Old City in Jerusalem , NBC News' Richard Engel reports. The U.S. military has shot down some Iranian drones and is trying to shoot down the missiles.
"In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable," Scalise said.
The U.S. has beefed up its air defenses in recent months since the attack on Tower 22 and has repositioned assets in the region to be ready for this Iranian attack.Iran launching drones toward Israel"is a severe and dangerous escalation," IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in an English video announcement.
Those attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq were paused in February amid talks between Washington and Baghdad on the size and shape of the United States' presence in Iraq. The wider array of Iran-backed militias in the region, the Iran-named"Axis of Resistance," rejects any plan that includes a U.S. military presence in Iraq.
"I established a clear principle — whoever hurts us, we hurt him. We will protect ourselves from any threat and we will do so with coolness and determination," Netanyahu said."Together we will stand, and with God’s help — together we will overcome all our enemies."President Joe Biden arrived at the White House and was headed into the Oval Office at approximately 5:04 p.m. ET.
Israeli military officials said the attack began with more than 100 Iranian drones heading toward Israel. It will take hours before the drones arrive, and Israeli officials said they hope to intercept them. The IDF confirmed the launching of drones but said it cannot confirm that Iran has launched any missiles. The official said the IDF cannot confirm the type or the payload of drones launched.
The closure is temporary, the government said, and will start at 1 a.m. local time and will be in effect until 7 a.m. local time. "Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stabilise the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed," Sunak said.Israel's airspace will be closed to all domestic and international flights starting at 12:30 a.m. local time, a spokesperson with the Israel airport authority said.
Updates will be posted on El Al's website and on social media. Customers whose flights were canceled will be notified when they can book an alternative when possible. Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla was in Israel for a meeting with senior Israeli officials for the past several days, and now defense officials say he is traveling in the region. During his visit, Kurilla consulted with the Israelis on a defense plan that includes U.S. help from the sea and air, as well as how Israel might respond to Iran’s attack, the senior U.S. officials said.
He added:"The IDF is prepared and ready for all its formations in defense and attack. We prepared for a variety of scenarios in advance. We work in close cooperation with the U.S. and our partners in the region to act against the launches and intercept them."
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