Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Iran
It says there were a small number of hits on its territory, including at an IDF base in southern Israel, while one person has been injured
Iran’s unprecedented, retaliatory attack marks the first time it has targeted Israel directly from its own soil
The US shot down some Iranian drones that were headed towards Israel, military officials tell the BBC’s US partner CBS
UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps condemns the “senseless attack” and says additional RAF jets have been deployed to the region
Iran earlier warned that Israel would be “punished” for a strike on its consulate in Syria on 1 April, which Israel has not officially acknowledged
Seven Revolutionary Guards, including two generals, and six Syrians were killed in the Damascus attack
US President Joe Biden has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and was earlier briefed in the White House. (BBC)
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