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In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones towards Israel, prompting a swift response from the Israeli military. The attack, which targeted various areas of Israel, marked the first direct military assault by Iran on the country.

According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over 300 projectiles were fired by Iran, with the majority intercepted by Israel's defense systems. In a statement, the Israeli military indicated that more than 99 percent of the incoming missiles were successfully intercepted.

"More than 300 projectiles were fired by Iran at Israel overnight, and over 99 per cent of them were intercepted," the Israeli military stated.

Netanyahu took to social media to reassure the public, emphasizing that the initial attacks had been repelled but cautioning that the confrontation was ongoing. "We intercepted, we repelled, together we shall win," he wrote in a brief post.

The attack by Iran came shortly after a suspected Israeli airstrike in Syria resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals at an Iranian consular building. This exchange of hostilities underscores the escalating tensions between the two regional adversaries.

The Israeli military's spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, provided further details, stating that Iran had deployed a combination of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles in the assault. He noted that the majority of the incoming threats were intercepted outside of Israel's borders, with warplanes intercepting over 10 cruise missiles alone.

The missile attack has raised concerns of a wider and more serious conflict in the volatile region. Booms and sirens reverberated across Israel as citizens sought shelter from the incoming projectiles. The brazen nature of Iran's direct assault on Israel signifies a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.

As tensions continue to simmer, the international community remains on edge, monitoring developments closely for any signs of further escalation. The exchange of fire between Iran and Israel underscores the fragility of the situation and the potential for further violence in the days ahead.