Several hours after Israel confirmed a ceasefire with Iran, sirens blared in northern Israel, indicating an incoming missile attack.

Iran launched two ballistic missiles, which, b’chasdei Hashem, were successfully intercepted. Shrapnel from an interceptor missile fell on the moshav of Yodfat in the Lower Galil, injuring several cows.

Following the launch, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that he ordered the IDF “to respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire by launching intense attacks against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.”

“In light of Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire announced by the US President, and in accordance with the policy set by the Israeli government to respond forcefully to any violation, I have instructed the IDF, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue the powerful attacks on regime targets and terror infrastructure in Tehran, in continuation of yesterday’s actions,” Katz stated.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment following Iran’s violation of the ceasefire and stated, “In light of the serious violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will attack with force.”

An Israeli diplomatic official said that “Iran violated the ceasefire, and it will pay.”

Tehran denied that Israel fired missiles after the ceasefire began and threatened that Israel bear responsiblity for any attack. Shortly later, the Revolutionary Guards claimed that “Israel attacked targets in Iran until 9:00 a.m. in three stages. The forces previously announced that they would not leave any attack unanswered and that Israel will pay a heavy price.”

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)