April 13, 2024

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Loud explosions could be heard across the city as air defence systems shot down objects from the sky.

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It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.

In an address to the nation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military is “ready for any scenario”. “Citizens of Israel, in recent years, and especially in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran,” he says. “Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively…

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