Updates from NYT
Patrick Kingsley
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:55 p.m. ET3 minutes ago
Patrick KingsleyReporting from Jerusalem
The time it appeared to take for the first missiles to reach Israel — under 15 minutes — suggests these were ballistic missiles.
Patrick Kingsley
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:52 p.m. ET6 minutes ago
Patrick KingsleyReporting from Jerusalem
Here in Jerusalem, we hear a third round of sirens and overhead explosions, possibly indicating interceptions of missiles by Israel’s air defense system.
Israel launches invasion into Lebanon
It was not immediately clear where the Israeli military was operating in Lebanon, but Israel ordered residents of many southern towns to move north.
Source: Israeli military, United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon, OpenStreetMap By Leanne Abraham, Agnes Chang and Lauren Leatherby
Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:51 p.m. ET6 minutes ago
Zolan Kanno-YoungsReporting on the White House
President Biden and Vice President Harris held a meeting this morning with national security officials “to discuss Iranian plans to imminently launch a significant ballistic missile attack against Israel,” according to the White House. They reviewed U.S. plans to help Israel defend against the attacks and protect Americans in the region.
Liam Stack
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:45 p.m. ET13 minutes ago
Liam Stack
Flashes of light from the arcing interceptors of Israel’s air defense system can be seen in the sky over Tel Aviv. I saw at least one — I do not know from what — shoot across the sky. It looks like it may have crashed into the sea.
Aaron Boxerman
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:43 p.m. ET15 minutes ago
Aaron BoxermanReporting from Jerusalem
Distant explosions are heard in the skies over Jerusalem. It was unclear where the booms are coming from.
Aaron Boxerman
Oct. 1, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET24 minutes ago
Aaron BoxermanReporting from Jerusalem
The Israeli military said in a statement that missiles were launched at Israel from Iran. Air raid sirens sound across much of Israel.