Israeli defences intercept Iranian ballistic missile attack - in pictures


  • Israel's missile-defence systems intercept rockets above the city of Ashkelon. Reuters
    Israel's missile-defence systems intercept rockets above the city of Ashkelon. Reuters
  • Palestinians investigate a missile shell in Tubas, in the West Bank. Reuters
    Palestinians investigate a missile shell in Tubas, in the West Bank. Reuters
  • Israelis wait to reboard their bus after missiles launched from Iran were intercepted in the skies over Rosh Haayin. AP
    Israelis wait to reboard their bus after missiles launched from Iran were intercepted in the skies over Rosh Haayin. AP
  • A resident shows the Tzofar incoming rocket alert app on their phone in Tel Aviv. Getty Images
    A resident shows the Tzofar incoming rocket alert app on their phone in Tel Aviv. Getty Images
  • A man takes cover behind a car in Tel Aviv. AFP
    A man takes cover behind a car in Tel Aviv. AFP
  • Missiles are intercepted near the city of Baqa Al Gharbiya in northern Israel. AFP
    Missiles are intercepted near the city of Baqa Al Gharbiya in northern Israel. AFP
  • People take cover under a bridge in Tel Aviv. AFP
    People take cover under a bridge in Tel Aviv. AFP
  • People take shelter during the air raid alert in central Israel. Reuters
    People take shelter during the air raid alert in central Israel. Reuters
  • Missiles are intercepted over Tel Aviv. AFP
    Missiles are intercepted over Tel Aviv. AFP
  • A rocket flies in the sky above Ashkelon. Reuters
    A rocket flies in the sky above Ashkelon. Reuters
  • People take cover behind a car in Tel Aviv. AFP
    People take cover behind a car in Tel Aviv. AFP
  • Missiles are intercepted above Tel Aviv. AFP
    Missiles are intercepted above Tel Aviv. AFP