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Feb 28 01:15 ET
STATEMENT

Israel Declares "Preemptive Strike" — Sirens Nationwide

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms: "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel." He declares an immediate state of emergency. Sirens sound simultaneously across all of Israel. IDF Home Front Command warns all civilians to stay near bomb shelters.