For the first time in the State of Israel’s history, Iran has begun a direct attack on Israel, launching dozens of UAVs towards the Jewish state, US reports said.

A UAV launched from Iran would reach Israel in approximately nine minutes, while a cruise missile would take two hours to reach Israel, and a ballistic missile would take nine minutes.

The Prime Minister’s plane took off shortly before Iran launched its attack, for unknown reasons.

An IDF spokesperson confirmed: “A short time ago, Iran launched UAVs from its territory towards the State of Israel’s territory.”

“The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation. The aerial defense system is on high alert, alongside the IAF planes and Navy ships, who are tasked with protecting Israel’s skies.

“The IDF is following all of the targets.

“We ask the public to obey and follow the Home Front Command’s guidelines, and the official notifications of the IDF on this matter.”

Live updates:

Sunday, 12:57a.m.: Hezbollah has taken responsibility for the launch of dozens of katushya missiles towards an IDF base in the Golan.

Sunday, 12:53a.m.: Official sources told the New York Times that the the expected targets are the Golan Heights and Air Force bases in the Negev.

Sunday, 12:40a.m.: A first wave of ballistic missiles has been launched from Iran towards Israel, reports said.

The sirens which sounded in northern Israel were the result of missiles launched from Lebanon.

Sunday, 12:30a.m.: British fighter planes take off from Cyprus to intercept UAVs.

Sunday, 12:28a.m.: Sirens sound in Kibbutz Snir, in the Galilee.

Sunday, 12:27a.m.: UAVs were fired from Yemen towards Israel.

Sunday, 12:26a.m.: Arab reports said that US forces begin intercepting UAVs over Iraq and Syria.

Sunday, 12:24a.m.: US sources estimate that the attack will include between 400-500 UAVs launched towards Israel – in addition to missiles.

Iran announces that the attack has been named, “The Faithful Promise.”

Sunday, 12:01a.m.: A third wave was reported at midnight on Sunday morning. According to the IDF, over 100 UAVs had been launched by Iran towards Israel.

Saturday, 11:43p.m.: Reports say that cruise missiles were also launched towards Israel.

Saturday, 11:31p.m.: Security sources estimate that the UAVs will arrive in Israel between 2:00a.m. and 4:00a.m. on Sunday morning.

Saturday, 11:28p.m.: Jordan has closed its airspace, and Israel announced that its airspace would remain closed between 12:30a.m. and 7:00a.m. on Sunday morning.

Saturday, 11:26p.m.: The Ramon airport near Eilat will be closed to traffic.

Saturday, 11:22p.m.: Extensive strikes are reported in southern Lebanon.

Saturday, 11:20p.m.: A second round of UAVs was launched from Iranian territory towards Israel. Later reports said

Saturday, 11:16p.m.: A security source has reported that UAVs are being launched at Israel not only from Iran, but from other countries as well.

Saturday, 10:59p.m.: The IDF confirms the Iranian attack on Israel.

Saturday, 10:40p.m.: Iran begins launching UAVs towards Israel.