MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Following recent drone attacks on Israel, which have been attributed to Iran, local law enforcement officials have intensified security measures. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Sheriff James Gannon, and Morris County Police Chiefs’ President Michael Koroski announced increased patrols around all houses of worship, with a specific focus on the Jewish community.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant during this period of heightened risk. The enhanced security efforts aim to safeguard local communities amid escalating global tensions.
Unprecedented Iranian Attack Targets Israel, Raises Fears of Regional War
JERUSALEM, Israel — Early Sunday morning, Israel experienced a historic and severe military attack from Iran, marking the first direct assault by the Iranian military on Israeli soil. This significant escalation involved hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, sounding air raid sirens and causing explosions across the country.
The Israeli military confirmed that despite the massive scale of the attack, the majority of the projectiles were intercepted outside Israel’s borders. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of the Israeli military stated that their defense systems successfully engaged over ten cruise missiles alone, all outside Israeli airspace.
The international community reacted quickly and sternly. The United Nations Secretary-General condemned the attack, emphasizing the grave danger of escalation into a full regional conflict. France criticized Iran for risking military escalation, Britain labeled the assault as reckless, and Germany demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities by Iran and its proxies.
This attack breaks a long-standing pattern of indirect confrontations, dating back to Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, escalating the long-standing tension between the two nations to a new and alarming level. As the situation unfolds, global leaders are calling for restraint and diplomatic engagement to prevent further deterioration of regional stability.