Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday for the first time, firing more than 300 drones and missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel and its allies. What exactly happened, and how might Israel respond?

In this episode: 

• Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent 
• Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent 
• Alex Gatopoulos (@AlexGatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defense Editor 
• Ali Harb (@HarbPeace), Al Jazeera Journalist
• Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera Journalist

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This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters and David Enders with Natasha Del Toro in for Malika Bilal. Amy Walters fact-checked this episode.

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