Netanyahu claims success in defeating Iran’s attack — RT World News
The Israeli army says it shot down 99% of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Tehran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel succeeded in repelling a massive Iranian attack using drones and missiles. His comments come after the Israeli military claimed to have intercepted 99% of incoming aerial objects.
At the weekend, Tehran launched “vast” The barrage of missiles on the Jewish state, which the Israeli military said included more than 300 missiles of various types and suicide drones. The attack came in response to what Iran claims was an Israeli air strike on its consulate in Damascus earlier this month that killed a number of senior Iranian military officers.
On Sunday, in his first public comments since the attack, Netanyahu issued a brief message in which he claimed success in repelling the attack. “We objected. We banned. Together we will prevail.” He wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant echoed those statements, insisting that Israel, the United States and their partners “We thwarted this attack like no other.” He also said the attack helped the world see “The true face of Iran” Which he described as “Terrorist state.”
Israeli army spokesman Admiral Daniel Hagari appreciated this “99% of threats made towards Israeli territory were intercepted.” Praising the development as well “A very important strategic achievement.” He said that this depends on the technological superiority of the Israeli army and the support of a strong coalition.
Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tehran was able to strike and destroy “Important military targets” Without providing further details. The Israeli army admitted earlier that one of its military bases suffered minor damage.
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