Overview
- Israel launched a major air offensive on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities with over 200 fighter jets, killing senior commanders
- Iran responded with dozens of ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, and while Iron Dome intercepted most, a handful landed in Tel Aviv causing light injuries
- Organizers canceled Tel Aviv’s annual Pride Parade and Ben Gurion Airport suspended flights in response to the security threat, leaving international visitors stranded
- Jenner, visiting as a guest of honor to support Israel’s LGBTQ+ community, is sheltering in Tel Aviv and remains in contact with her family and the U.S. Embassy
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strikes as necessary self-defense, while UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and others urged restraint and a diplomatic resolution