Tel Aviv: The Israeli army announced late Friday that Iran had launched fewer than 100 missiles toward Israel, asserting that the majority were intercepted.

According to Anadolu Agency, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated on his X account that "fewer than 100 missiles were fired towards Israel in two barrages," with most being successfully intercepted. The attack resulted in damage to a small number of buildings, some of which were impacted by shrapnel from the interception operations.

The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that at least 35 Israelis sustained injuries. Among them, two are in critical condition, four in moderate condition, nine in light-to-moderate condition, and 21 are lightly injured. The injuries occurred as Iranian retaliatory ballistic missiles targeted multiple regions across Israel.

The Israeli military confirmed that dozens of missiles were launched from Iran, prompting air defense systems to engage in interception efforts. The missile launches triggered alarms throughout Israel, including in major cities such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, indicating a national state of alert.

Channel 14 reported that a missile struck Tel Aviv, resulting in plumes of smoke rising from the impact site. Additionally, Israeli Army Radio noted that a fire broke out near the Defense Ministry's headquarters in Tel Aviv following the missile strike.

The escalation followed Israel's massive attack early Friday, where around 200 aircraft were deployed to target Iran's nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities. These strikes resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists.

In response, Iran has vowed "severe punishment" and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to hold Israel accountable for its actions.