Israel intercepts wave of missiles from Iran

Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv in the early hours of Thursday (March 5) as Israeli army said they intercepted Iranian missiles launched towards its territory.

Interception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 5, 2026 in this screen grab from video obtained by Reuters.

Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel early on Thursday, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day and just hours after moves to halt the U.S. air assault were blocked in Washington.

A witness video footage also showed the Israeli defence system intercepting the air strikes as it lit up the sky.

Reuters was able to confirm the location from corroborating media reports and Reuters eyewitness.

Date of the video verified by original file metadata.

Reuters witnesses saw missile interceptions lighting up the sky in Tel Aviv on Thursday (March 5).

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