IRAN THWARTED: How Israel blocked huge attack * Tehran’s new threats * Biden hails Israel’s defenses, said to warn against response * Berman, Schneider, Horovitz analyses

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Sunday, April 14, 2024 [Iran threatens to hit US bases if Washington backs Israeli counterattack]( By Agencies and ToI Staff While warning of ‘much larger’ response if Israel retaliates for drone and missile attack, UN envoy says Iran now ‘deems the matter concluded’; Hamas jumps to support Tehran [Iranians gather to cheer on attack against Israel; gas lines reported in Tehran]( By AFP and Canaan Lidor [Iran state TV airs clip of blaze in Chile, claims it shows destruction in Israel]( By ToI Staff [Biden lauds ‘remarkable’ Israeli defense against Iran, said to oppose military response]( By Agencies and ToI Staff US president to convene G7 leaders as Security Council set to meet, is reportedly concerned Netanyahu trying to pull Washington into wider conflict; world leaders condemn ‘reckless’ Iran [Iranian attack strengthens Israel-US ties after weeks of tension over Hamas war]( By Ron Kampeas [US, UK and Jordan intercept many of the Iranian drones headed to Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff Explainer Emanuel Fabian [How Israel foiled Iran’s ballistic missiles as they headed to an F-35 airbase]( Sirens rang out and explosions heard nationwide as Arrow system knocked down projectiles, some in space; drones and cruise missiles all intercepted at earlier stage [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Apr 14: Day 191 – How Israel and allies foiled first direct Iranian attack]( By ToI Staff [Cloudy with a chance of cholent / Iran attack draws dark humor from captive Israeli audience]( By ToI Staff Live updates [LIVE: Global condemnation of Iranian attack; IDF hits Hezbollah weapons plant in north Lebanon]( By ToI Staff War cabinet meets to discuss potential response to Iran * Gantz: Israel will respond when the time is right * 99% of projectiles launched by Iran intercepted * Mossad: Hamas rejected hostage deal proposal [Iran fires some 300 drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; 99% downed]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Sirens and booms heard throughout country; Israel, US and Jordan intercept projectiles en route; Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Yemen’s Houthis attack simultaneously [UN Security Council to meet Sunday for emergency talks on Iran’s attack against Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Live updates (closed) / April 13: Iran fires 300 missiles and drones; most intercepted; minor damage at IDF base]( By Jacob Magid and Amy Spiro [Day 191 – How Israel and allies foiled first direct Iranian attack]( [listen to the podcast]( Analysis Lazar Berman [With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war]( With pressure building to end the fight against Hamas, Tehran pushes allies together to thwart unprecedented missile and drone strike, in reminder of broader regional threat [Iran chides UK, French, German envoys for ‘irresponsible stance’ to strikes on Israel]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [In Tehran, locals are wary of potential war with Israel]( By Majid Sourati and Ahmad Parisi Op-ed Tal Schneider [A Middle East defense alliance is as vital for Israel as the air we breathe]( It’s time for Israel to face reality: If it weren’t for our regional partners including Jordan, the country would look completely different this morning [Tel Aviv shares suffer moderate decline after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel]( By Sharon Wrobel Op-ed David Horovitz [Israel warded off a huge Iranian attack, but that success is not the same as a victory]( Eight insights into the momentous events of the past few hours, when Iran targeted Israel as never before, Israel defended itself with allied help, and the regime’s nuclear threat became ever clearer [Op-ed / Waiting for the drones and the missiles, at the opening of a regional conflict]( By David Horovitz Top Ops Ariel Beery [Go long against Iran]( Israel needs time to win back its allies, and to see that tight military cooperation is the key to success in the larger war Shira Lankin Sheps [Waiting for the end of the world]( Messages of love and connection steadied me while Israel and its allies shot down 99% of Iran’s projectiles Michael Rainsbury [Why was last night different from all other nights?]( This time, we were prepared for the attack, we had hours to get settled in our shelters, and our allies joined us in the skies Casey Babb [Hamas’s secret weapon: Western stupidity]( From Beirut jihadis to Tehran extremists, the erosion of thoughtful discourse has emboldened the world’s most dangerous groups [Young girl seriously hurt in Iran attack remains in life-threatening condition]( By Renee Ghert-Zand 7-year-old girl from Bedouin community in south sustained head injury when shrapnel from intercepted ballistic missile fell directly on her home [Iran’s overnight attack ‘frightening’ — but most Israelis had faith in air defenses]( By AFP and ToI Staff [‘Everybody’s running home’: Israelis hunker down, stock up on supplies as Iran attacks]( By AFP and ToI Staff [CRM]( [Hamas spurns latest hostage deal proposal, demands permanent ceasefire]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Israel says Palestinian terror group uninterested in humanitarian agreement, wants to capitalize on escalating conflict with Iran [Tens of thousands at weekly anti-government, hostage release rallies]( By Iddo Schejter and ToI Staff [Hezbollah drone explodes in northern town, seriously injuring man]( By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff Local security team member rushed to hospital as Israeli strikes on terror group’s sites in Lebanon continue [Settlers riot in West Bank towns after teen’s murder; Palestinian killed, others hurt]( By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian One village resident in critical condition, homes and cars burned; Israeli photographer says he was brutally beaten, had equipment destroyed by settlers, some in army uniform [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Apr 13: Day 190 – West Bank roils after murder of teenage Jewish shepherd]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [50 Batman creators sign petition urging Qatar, Egypt to facilitate Bibas release]( By Matt Lebovic In support of hostage family who donned Batman costume, animators and producers of iconic superhero sign onto letter sent to ambassadors of Qatar and Egypt on April 12 Players gonna play [This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record]( By Luke Tress [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( More Headlines [Arab Jaffa resident shot dead by off-duty cop after apparent traffic dispute]( By ToI Staff [Inside Story / Can winds of change in Haredi community help defuse battle over conscription?]( By Reuters and ToI Staff [Three arrested for suspected gang rape of 19-year-old in Eilat hotel room]( By ToI Staff [Protesters say new University of Michigan policy against disruptions curbs free speech]( By AP and ToI Staff [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? 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