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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has initiated “a special state of emergency” after a “preemptive strike against Iran” and warned of potential drone and missile attacks against Israel and civilians.
Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Thursday for comment.
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The statement from Katz further read in part that “a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel. You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas.”
On Wednesday it was reported that the United States Embassy in Baghdad was preparing for an ordered evacuation of nonessential personnel amid security threats in the region.
This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.