The Israeli military has instructed the population to seek shelter FILE PHOTO. © AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

Iran has launched ballistic missiles towards Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday evening, instructing civilians to head to shelters when they hear the alert siren.

“A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel,” IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari announced in a video message. “Upon hearing a siren, you must enter a shelter and remain there until further notice.”

The IDF sent out the same message on their Telegram channel, on X, and via the Israeli media.

The military also said it “is doing and will do everything necessary to protect the civilians” in Israel.

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