IDF chief warns Iran of consequences for its action

Launching of so many missiles, UAVs into the territory of Israel will be met with a response: IDF chief warns

April 16, 2024

Israel’s military chief Lt Gen Herzi Halevi warns that Iran will ‘face consequences’ for attack

In a video statement, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi warned that Iran will face the consequences of its action. Earlier Halevi visited Nevatim air base in southern Israel.

Halevi said that the ballistic missile and drone attack on Israel during early Sunday morning hours would be “met with a response.” Nevatim air base was hit in an attack by Iran and suffered minor damages.

Stating that Israel is strong enough to defend itself. Halevi said: “Launching of so many missiles, UAVs into the territory of Israel will be met with a response.”

The IDF Chief further said that the “Iron Shield” (The code name of Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks) had successfully thwarted the Iranian attacks.

He added that IDF was joined in the defence by the United States Central Command, British Armed Forces, French Armed Forces, and other forces operated together in the air, on the ground, and at sea.

Halevi said that Israel is closely assessing the situation and that the IDF is ready to counter any threats and would defend its territory.

Iran fired 350 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and rockets into Israel on Sunday morning. The IDF has said that 99 percent of these were intercepted and thwarted before they reached Israel territory.

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