Recent developments in Israel include escalating tensions with Iran.

Recent developments in Israel include escalating tensions with Iran. On October 1, 2024, Iran launched a significant missile strike on Israel, marking a major escalation in their ongoing conflict. This attack, referred to as "Operation True Promise 2" by Iran, involved over 180 ballistic missiles targeting Israeli military installations. While most of the missiles were intercepted by Israel's advanced air defense systems, some did manage to hit military bases like Nevatim Airbase and Tel Nof Airbase, causing minor damage. There were reports of injuries but minimal fatalt

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack and promised retaliatory measures. Iran, in turn, warned that any Israeli response would lead to further attacks, potentially targeting American forces in the region​(

 The U.S. played a role in defending Israel, with the U.S. Navy intercepting missiles, and Jordan allowing its airspace to be used for these defensive measures​

This surge in hostilities follows Israel's earlier targeted assassinations of key Iranian and Hamas leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh, which Iran cited as part of the justification for its missile strikes​