An American news outlet reported Saturday that a US official stated Israel had informed Washington of a severe shortage in ballistic missile interceptors. When questioned about this report alongside reports of potential direct talks with Lebanon, Saeer responded negatively to both queries. An Israeli military source also refuted the shortage claim, stating the armed forces are prepared for a prolonged military campaign.
According to the National Security Institute at Tel Aviv University, Iran has launched approximately 300 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones towards Israel since the commencement of US and Israeli strikes on February 28. The Israel Defense Forces reported that half of the missiles were equipped with cluster munitions, noting a significant drop in the daily number of launches compared to the early days of the war.
Hezbollah has been firing rockets towards Israel from Lebanon since March 2, a move the group described as a response to the killing of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei at the onset of the conflict. Additionally, reports indicate that direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to take place in the coming days.
