The attack launched by Iran on Israel with nearly 200 ballistic missiles caused great panic in Tel Aviv and many cities. As moments of Iranian missiles piercing the Iron Dome defense system and hitting their targets made a significant impact on social media, thousands of Israelis rushed to shelters in panic. INCIDENT FOOTAGE AFTER STRONG STATEMENTSIt was claimed that one of those fleeing to the shelter was Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who has been making strong statements against Iran for weeks. MEETING HELD IN SHELTER FOR THE FIRST TIMENetanyahu and his cabinet, caught unprepared by Iran's attack with dozens of missiles, held the cabinet meeting in a shelter for the first time in nearly a year of ongoing war. NETANYAHU'S HANDS WERE SEEN TREMBLINGIsraeli television Channel 12 announced that the cabinet gathered in the shelter and that it would be "an important night." Moments when Netanyahu's hand trembled while responding to Iran after the attack were also reflected on social media. While Israel did not make a statement regarding the damage caused by Iran's missiles, videos shared on social media showed moments when missiles hit some air bases and military facilities, including Nevatim. MORE THAN 200 MISSILES FIREDIt was reported that Iran launched more than 200 missiles in two attacks, while loud explosion sounds were heard in many places across the country, including Jerusalem. Flights were halted at Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel's largest airport located in Tel Aviv. In a statement made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, it was stated that the attack was carried out in response to Israeli attacks that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian general Abbas Nilfuraşan. The Revolutionary Guards indicated that they targeted Israel's military bases in the attack.
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