More than 100 Iranian drones have already been intercepted by the United States and Britain outside Israeli airspace, according to Army Radio. Israel.

Tehran’s attack on Israel in retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Damascus attributed to the Jewish state began this Saturday after launch more than a hundred drones against Israeli territory.

The first anti-aircraft alarms and explosions began to sound in different parts of the country, including in the city of Jerusalem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Israel is ready for a “direct attack from Iran” and that defensive systems are deployed.

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United States President Joe Biden warned last Friday that he expected the attack to happen “sooner rather than later” and that will help defend the State of Israel.

For its part, Israel announced this Saturday that universities and colleges close down and that gatherings of more than a thousand people are prohibited.

Israeli authorities also recommended that citizens don’t leave your homes and that they remain close to their refuges. (EFE)