Iran launches missiles at Israel
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Israel faced retaliation from Iran after launching missiles against Tehran's leadership and energy infrastructure as part of "Operation Rising Lion" this weekend. Iran's military responded with a wave of missile strikes against Israel,
Israel's Ministry of Tourism has set up a round-the-clock virtual help desk in English and Hebrew for stranded travellers. But for anyone stuck here, all the museums are closed until further notice, entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem is barred to non-residents and many shops remain shuttered.
The Navy is sending the USS Thomas Hudner to bolster air defense systems in the region as fighting between Israel and Iran continues.
Missiles fired from Iran could be seen in Jerusalem's night sky on Saturday, a day after Israel unleashed an unprecedented aerial bombing campaign on Iran where officials said nuclear facilities were damaged and some of top military commanders were killed.
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