Unless Iran is planning to launch another salvo of missiles, it seems that tonight’s attack is over.
The Israeli authorities have told people that they can now leave their bomb shelters. The Israeli Airport Authority says that the country’s airspace has reopened.
Social media has been flooded with images of missiles raining down on central Israel, with many of them being intercepted.
But some clearly landed too, triggering huge explosions.
Emergency services have been sent to several sites, but so far there are no reports of injuries.
The missile barrage was watched in the Gaza Strip and on the West Bank, with some Palestinians celebrating at the spectacle of Israel under attack.
IDF: People can now leave protected areas
We've had another update from Israel's military, which says that people are "now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country".
"We request that the public continue to follow the home front command's guidelines," the statement continues.
No reports of serious injuries yet - emergency services
A spokesperson for Magen David Adom (MDA) says emergency medical technicians and paramedics have been deployed to search "several sites where reports of rocket strikes have been received".
"Currently, there are no reports of injuries from the fire towards Israel, except for two light injuries from shrapnel in the Tel Aviv area and some minor injuries nationwide while moving to safe spaces, as well as cases of anxiety."
Further updates will be provided as necessary, they add.
IDF: This attack will have consequences
We're hearing now from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari, speaking minutes after the military said Israelis were now permitted to leave protected areas.
"We are on high alert both defensively and offensively. We will defend the citizens of the State of Israel. This attack will have consequences. We have plans, and we will operate at the place and time we decide," he says.
"We are not aware of any casualties; this is thanks to your responsible conduct," he adds.
Source: BBC
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