Iran over Shabbos launched hundreds of missiles against Israel, in retaliation of the Israeli strike on the Iranian consular building in Syria that killed two of Tehran’s top commanders.

The missiles were intercepted, and there are no reports of any fatalities or serious injuries at this time.

The White House released the following statement:

”Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel. President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House. His team is in constant communication with Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies. This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours. President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel’s security is ironclad. The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.”

Israel vowed to retaliate.

Gov. Murphy stated:

“We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East.

New Jersey stands with the people of Israel and supports their defense against these attacks from Iran.”

Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli released the following statement:

“Iran is and has been a rogue, terrorist regime for decades. Their missile and drone attack on Israel tonight should be met with condemnation from all nations across the Middle East, and the world, who want peace. I pray for all those who may have been injured or killed and all New Jersey residents with family and loved ones in Israel tonight. Moreover, I fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against this type of aggression.”

Rep. Chris Smith, senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus:

“Iran has launched an unprovoked, massive terror attack on our great friend and ally Israel and the United States must make absolutely clear in both word and deed not just today but every day going forward —no more equivocation—that we unequivocally stand with the Jewish state.

“Both defensive weapons systems like Iron Dome, Arrow and David’s Sling and all necessary offensive military capability must be made available to Israel for as long as it takes to defeat Iran, Hamas and radical Islamists’ aggression.

“Iran not only murders Jews and Americans through hate-filled proxies like
Hamas but Iran’s drone and missile attack today is a serious escalation that must be defused and defeated.

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick made the following statement:

“These unprovoked strikes against Israeli civilians are outrageous. I fully support retaliatory strikes and the use of overwhelming force. Iran’s behavior and continued sponsoring of terror demonstrates that President Biden’s softened posture toward Iran has failed to bring them to the table and has only emboldened them. The United States must unequivocally support our strongest ally and the only true democracy in the Middle East.”