Israeli PM vows to retaliated after Iran offensive

JOHANNESBURG - Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing retaliation after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at his country.

The IDF says most of the 180 ballistic missiles were intercepted.

One Palestinian was killed in the occupied West Bank, while a school in central Israel and a restaurant were hit.

Netanyahu says Iran has made a big mistake and will pay for it.

The attack was in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Meanwhile, the US says it actively played a part in intercepting the missiles.

Emerging from the White House Situation Room, President Joe Biden said he supports Israel fully.

Adi Cohen Hazanov from the Embassy of the State of Israel explains.