Iran attacks Israeli Ministry of Security with drones and missile barrages shake Tel Aviv

The Iranian army announced today, Thursday, the execution of a large-scale military operation targeting sovereign and military installations belonging to the Israeli occupation. The military statement clarified that the attack was carried out by suicide drones that targeted the headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Security in occupied Jerusalem, in addition to targeting the ground forces command building at the Arar military base.

In a related context, violent explosions shook the greater Tel Aviv area and its surroundings, after Israeli monitoring systems detected missiles launched from Iranian territory. Field sources confirmed that the 'Iron Dome' and 'David's Sling' air defense systems attempted to intercept these barrages amidst a state of comprehensive security alert.

Sources reported that the area was subjected to two intense missile salvos in less than an hour, which activated sirens in dozens of locations and towns. The sound of explosions was clearly heard deep in the center, while ambulance and rescue teams rushed to inspect sites where shrapnel or missiles were suspected to have fallen.

Initial technical data indicates a shift in the type of weapon used, as it is believed that Iran employed cluster or fission missiles in this attack. These missiles are characterized by their ability to divide into dozens of small explosive warheads, each weighing a few kilograms, which complicates the mission of traditional air interception systems.

Despite attempts at media blackout imposed by Israeli military censorship, reports confirmed the success of a number of missiles in penetrating the atmosphere and reaching their targets. This caused a state of confusion within security circles, especially with the repetition of barrages, which amounted to about nine attacks since the early hours of Thursday morning.

For its part, Israeli media tried to downplay the extent of the damage, indicating that only two missiles were intercepted and a third fell in an uninhabited area. However, eyewitnesses observed large shrapnel falling from interception operations in the city of Holon, specifically near a museum, which caused some material damage to the site.

These rapid developments place the region on the brink of an unprecedented escalation, amid continued mutual threats between Tehran and Tel Aviv. International circles are cautiously monitoring the repercussions of this direct attack that targeted Israeli security decision-making centers, and what military reactions may follow in the coming hours.

We targeted the Israeli Ministry of Internal Security in occupied Jerusalem and the ground forces building at the Arar base with drones.