Netanyahu vowed that Iran would pay for its missile attacks
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised immediate retaliation in response to the missile bombardment that targeted Israeli military bases, even as iran vowed that its missile offensive was over until it was pushed further.
• Tehran referred to the missile assault as a "attack on the sovereignty" of iran, citing Ismail Haniyeh's July killing as the head of Hamas. The military operation was declared defensive by the Iranian government and was carried out "after a period of restraint."
• Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded forcefully to the Iranian missile assaults, declaring, "Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it." We strike back at everyone who strikes us."