The attack was a stiff challenge for Israel’s air-defense system, which has intercepted projectiles fired from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran since the start of the war Oct. 7, 2023. They have ranged from short-range rockets to medium-range missiles to attack drones to ballistic missiles like those fired Friday night.

The Israeli air defence system, a big talking point of which is the famed 'Iron Dome', was tested again on Friday as Iran launched ballistic missiles.

A major Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv’s key military base has raised serious questions about Israel’s air-defence capabilities. Despite intercepting many incoming missiles, several still caused casualties and property damage.

Israel’s multi-layered air defense system, significantly advanced in recent years, has faced numerous attacks from various locations including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran. These attacks, including a ballistic missile barrage on Friday night, highlight the ongoing challenges to Israel’s national security.

Following the strikes on Tel Aviv, experts suggest Tehran has six options, from using regional proxies to activating sleeper cells

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This marks the latest escalation since the war in Gaza began in 2023 and heightens fears of an all-out war between the two countries, whose history of enmity spans decades of clandestine conflicts and includes land, sea, air and cyber attacks. Following is a timeline of key events:

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