Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsIsrael is likely to respond significantly, but if the small number of missiles fired by the Islamic Republic is its only move, and there are no casualties, this could impact the Israeli response.Follow us on GoogleAnti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, AMICHAI STEIN, CORINNE BAUMJUNE 7, 2026 22:09Updated: JUNE 7, 2026 22:46Sirens sounded across northern Israel following the detection of an Iranian missile being launched on Sunday evening.The Air Force has successfully intercepted all missiles so far. Additional waves are expected in the coming hours. No casualties have been announced at this time.Earlier Sunday, Iran threatened to do so in response to the IDF's strikes on Beirut, which the IDF undertook in response to Hezbollah ignoring the US ceasefire from the first day of the month. Israel will respond, sources told The Jerusalem Post. Israeli officials are still deciding when and how much. However, a significant Israeli response to Iran's ceasefire breach is expected. Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran. (credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)It appears that Israeli officials were prepared for this eventuality but expected Iran to back down, so it may still take some time to hit back, given the several hours of flight time.US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation but has not commented on it yet. Israel to respond to Iranian violation of ceasefireHowever, if the small number of missiles fired by the Islamic Republic is its only move, are only at the North, and there are no casualties, this could impact the Israeli response.Schools were canceled across Israel preemptively due to the incoming strikes.Iranian, Israeli officials react Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted a picture of the Iranian regime and the Lebanese flags shortly after the first wave was launched. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cheered on the development, posting on social media that "tonight Tehran must burn!"Follow us on Google