Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) emphasized on Friday that the United States must maintain an unwavering stance in support of Israel’s security following its military operation against Iran on Thursday. It “must be iron-clad,” he said.
Schumer refrained from condemning the Israeli offensive, in contrast to several high-ranking Democrats in the Senate who have already labeled the strike as dangerously provocative.
“I have long said that Israel has a right to defend itself and that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Schumer said in a statement. “Ensuring they never obtain one must remain a top national security priority.”

A new wave of ballistic missile fire from Iran has triggered nationwide sirens across both northern and southern Israel, with the IDF confirming that dozens more projectiles have been launched in a second barrage late tonight.
The military reports that air defense systems are actively working to intercept the incoming threats, urging all civilians to remain in fortified areas as the assault unfolds. This latest salvo brings the estimated total of Iranian-launched missiles tonight to roughly 200.

MORE THAN 200 MISSILES WERE FIRED AT ISRAEL: As of now, MDA teams are providing medical treatment in Gush Dan to 5 casualties, including 1 in moderate condition and 4 in light condition due to shrapnel, who were evacuated to Ichilov and Sheba hospitals in Tel Hashomer. Additionally, 4 anxiety victims were treated.

Delta Airlines announced on Friday that it has suspended its New York-to-Tel Aviv route through the end of August. The decision follows a dramatic escalation in hostilities, as Israel carried out a broad aerial offensive across Iranian territory.
This temporary suspension reflects growing concerns over a potential Iranian counterattack in response to Israel’s large-scale strikes.
Meanwhile, El Al also halted its operations on Friday morning, grounding all flights in response to the complete shutdown of Israeli airspace.
The airline requested that travelers scheduled to depart on Motzoei Shabbos or Sunday refrain from coming to the airport and instead wait for additional instructions.

A ballistic missile, or potentially debris from a missile or interceptor, seen impacting downtown Tel Aviv moments ago.

Another angle appears to show an impact in Tel Aviv. Confirmed hits have taken place in both Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan in Central Israel. Only 1 report of injury so far.

TEL AVIV: Footage appears to show a fire in a high-rise building impacted by a ballistic missile.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem after Israel says Iran fired missiles; at least 1 explosion is heard in