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Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 13:58 IST
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered a strong military response after Iran violated a newly declared ceasefire by firing two ballistic missiles at Israel.
People take shelter in an underground metro station as air raid sirens warn of incoming Iranian strikes in Haifa, Israel (Photo: AP)
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday he has ordered the country’s military to “respond forcefully" to what he said was Iran’s violation of a ceasefire with Israel.
The directive followed an announcement by the military that it had detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel.
The development came less than three hours after US President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire was now in effect.
Katz said the military had now been instructed to carry out high-intensity operations against targets in Tehran.
According to multiple reports, two ballistic missiles were fired from Iran at Israel after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect.
Both missiles were intercepted.
Meanwhile, the Iranian media denied violating the ceasefire, and said no new missiles were fired towards Israel ever since the deal was reached.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News world 'Respond Forcefully': Israeli Defence Minister Orders Attacks After Iran Violates Ceasefire
