IDF spokesman Vice Admiral Daniel Hagari, said the US had informed Israel that Iran intended to launch missiles into the country.

Hagari warned that “Iranian fire on Israel will have consequences” and added that so far, no aerial threats have been launched at Israel from Iran.

At the same time, he claimed that the IDF is ready with its defensive and offensive capabilities.

He also called on the public to continue to follow instructions from the Home Front Command.

Netanyahu: Days of great challenges are coming

And the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu he warned in turn for “days of great challenges” that are coming. “We are determined to return our residents in the north safely to their homes,” he emphasizes.

“What I ask of you is two things,” Netanyahu says. “First, strictly obey the instructions of the Home Front Command. It saves lives.”

“And secondly, to stand united”, continues. “We will stand firm together in the difficult days ahead. Together we will stand, together we will fight and together we will win.”