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Israel and Iran kept up their attacks, killing and wounding civilians and raising concern among world leaders meeting in Canada this week that the biggest battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.
Onlookers gathered on Saturday at a central Tel Aviv residential building next door to Israel’s defense headquarters that was damaged after it took a hit from what appeared to be shrapnel from an overnight missile barrage from Iran.
Many of those confirmed dead were women and children, according to the authorities, although they have yet to publicly name all of the victims.
Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes since the early hours of June 13th. Iran has responded with salvoes of ballistic missiles and drones, although only a handful have penetrated Israel’s defence systems.
Israel is coming under a heavy bombardment Friday from Iran after the massive attacks overnight on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. Dozens of ballistic missiles have been fired on Tel Aviv, Israeli officials said Friday amid Iran’s counterattack. Explosions could be heard throughout Tel Aviv. There have been at least seven hits on the ground in the…
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Israeli citizens were ordered to head to bomb shelters on Friday night amid retaliatory missile strikes from Iran.
Jenner will also likely face challenges leaving Israel due to the shutdown of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport and suspension of flights to and from Israel. After Jenner’s initial arrival in Israel on Wednesday, she addressed a press conference arranged by the Pride Parade organizers.