Operational update by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari regarding the Iranian Attack

Good evening.

Iran has launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from its territory toward the State of Israel. We are monitoring these aerial threats - this is a threat that takes several hours to reach Israeli territory. The IDF and the Israeli Air Force are implementing the plan we prepared in advance. As part of the preparations, GPS services will not be available in certain areas - the disruption is deliberate and according to plan. If we detect additional threats with a shorter arrival time, we will update you immediately.

Please remain aware and act according to the guidelines of the Home Front Command. We are familiar with these threats and have dealt with them in the past. If a siren is activated in your area, you must enter the shelter and stay there for no less than 10 minutes. We will update you if you need to stay in the shelter for a longer period. I urge you to avoid spreading rumors and unverified reports. Stay informed through official IDF Spokesperson announcements and official Home Front Command guidelines only, and I will update here regarding any changes.

Continue to act responsibly and calmly, as you have done so far, and be sure to follow the guidelines. The IDF is prepared and ready across all its defensive and offensive systems; we have prepared for a variety of scenarios in advance. We are operating in close cooperation with the U.S and our partners in the region to counter the launches and intercept them. We have several layers of protection from the Israeli Air Force and Navy as well as additional layers of protection from the U.S. military. We have an excellent Aerial Defense Array which is fully operational, but remember - the defense is not hermetic. Therefore, it is crucial to adhere to the guidelines and follow the orders of the Home Front Command - they save lives.”