At least seven are dead from a terrorist shooting on the streets of Tel Aviv, which occurred as nearly 200 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rockets flew over Israel.
According to Israeli police, at least six people have been killed and 12 others injured in the terrorist attack that was carried out by two gunmen Tuesday evening in Israel. The shooting began after citizens were warned to take shelter from the incoming IRGC missile attack.
Footage and images of the attack are being shared online.
After the mass shooting began, an estimated 180 rockets, which Israeli Defence Forces say targeted the 10 million people across Israel, began flying overhead.
One death has been reported of a Palestinian man in the West Bank killed by falling debris. A school in central Israel was also damaged in the attack according to reports.
Some videos appear to show some rockets breaking through Israel’s “Iron Dome” anti-air missile defence system and hitting their targets.
A restaurant in Tel Aviv was reportedly hit by one of the Iranian ballistic missiles.
Israel has vowed a response while the Canadian government pleads for restraint.
Iran’s attack comes a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly called for a ceasefire in response to Israel striking back at the terrorist organizations that surround them.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre however was quick to respond to the news that Israel was once again under attack by its enemies that are recognized by Canada as terrorist entities.
“Horrified by Tehran’s latest assault against innocent Israeli civilians with missile barrages and terrorist attacks,” Poilievre said in a statement on X. “Millions of civilians are forced to shelter from the attacks. Conservatives support Israel’s right to defend itself and defeat the terrorists.”
In the House of Common’s Tuesday, Poilievre asked the the Prime Minister to clearly state that Israel has a right to defend itself by defeating Hezbollah, Hamas, and the IRGC.
”Almost a year ago today, Tehran-backed terrorists unleashed the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Ever since, they’ve continued to push this genocidal aim. Today hundreds of rockets came from Tehran towards Israel forcing millions into shelters, two terrorist attacks carried out,” Poilievre said. “This prime minister has talked out of both sides of his mouth saying one thing to one group, the opposite to the other.”
Joly responded by saying the war needs to stop.
“We all have seen the attacks by Iran against Israel today, and of course, we condemn them unequivocally. These attacks from Iran will only serve to further escalate the region,” she said. “This is a very dangerous time for the Middle East, and we need to make sure that this war stops.”
The Conservative Foreign Affairs critic Michael Chong also condemned the attack, vowing Conservative’s support of Israel and its right to defend itself.
He noted that Israel faces attacks on all sides, while the Trudeau government continues to fund organizations such as UNRWA who’s members continue to be outed as terrorists.
“Conservatives continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself, including against the Hezbollah terrorists that indiscriminately launch rockets at Israeli civilians and the Hamas terrorists who launched the horrific attacks of October 7th,” Chong said.”We continue to call on Hamas and Hezbollah to immediately release the hostages, lay down their arms and unconditionally surrender.”
Joly said on Parliament Hill, that Iran’s attack will only further destabilize the region and is asking Canadians living in Lebanon to immediately return to Canada if offered.
When asked if the government supported Israel’s right to self-defence, Joly emphasized the need not to escalate the conflict further.
“Israel needs to be able to protect itself, and that’s why we’ll continue to support its security, and we’ll support, of course, through the Iron Dome. At the same time, we need to make sure that (all) parties sit down and the war stops,” Joly said. “We need this war to stop.”
