Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 13, 2025

Shabbat Shalom,
In the past hour, two barrages of surface-to-surface missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Fewer than 100 missiles were fired. Most were intercepted by air defense systems or failed to reach their targets. There are a few impacts on buildings, some caused by interception debris.
Your responsibility on the home front saves lives. This evening again demonstrated the importance of adhering to safety guidelines. I ask you to continue doing so — it saves lives. This is exactly why you received early warnings from the Home Front Command.
This is yet another indication of the necessity of the operation, whose goal is to remove the threat. We will not allow Iran to grow stronger and produce quantities of missiles that could pose an existential threat to the State of Israel.
Please continue to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions — they save lives.
I want to take this opportunity to emphasize: do not share the locations of impacts; the enemy monitors such footage to improve its targeting.
The Chief of the General Staff and IDF commanders continue to lead the operation, conduct situational assessments, and prepare for what lies ahead.
Further interceptions may occur, and we are taking action to eliminate this threat. Keep calm — together we will overcome this.
Thank you.

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