Media outlets across Europe led with the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday morning, providing ongoing coverage, some even with live broadcasts from Israel. The German tabloid Bild, known for its pro-Israel stance, dedicated its top three stories to the attack and its aftermath. The main headline read: "Airstrike in various locations: Iran attacks Israel with rockets and drones."
The British conservative,pro-Israel Daily Mail, wrote: "Israel stands strong: IDF reveals it has shut down more than 200 drones and missiles fired by Iran – with the help of the Royal Air Force – as sirens ring out in Jerusalem and terrified locals run to shelters." The Guardian, often critical of Israel, led with: "Israel reports minor damage to military base after 'limited number' of Iranian missiles fell on its territory." It quoted the Israeli military spokesperson saying around 200 missiles and drones were fired at Israel. The British paper also noted, "The attack comes almost two weeks after an Israeli strike in Damascus killed a senior Iranian commander."
In Spain's left-leaning El Pais, the top headline was "Iran attacks Israel with missiles and drones." The subheadline explained, "Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirm unprecedented attack on Israeli territory. Explosions rocked windows in Jerusalem buildings. Netanyahu convenes war cabinet. Biden meets National Security Council."
Four of Italy's la Repubblica's top stories covered the Iranian strike on Israel: "Iran attacks Israel with 200 drones and missiles: '99% intercepted'. Biden urges Netanyahu: 'Don't retaliate'".The French paper Le Monde highlighted the urgent UN Security Council meeting: "Iranian attack on Israel: UN Security Council meets urgently on Sunday, drones and missiles intercepted."
The leading Dutch paper De Telegraaf quoted the official Israeli report: "Almost all Iranian drones intercepted." A second story quoted Prime Minister Mark Rutte "Rutte 'forcefully' condemns Iran's attack on Israel." Switzerland's SRF chose a main headline describing the barrage on Israel: "Israel reports over 200 Iranian drones and missiles."
Austria's ORF reported extensively in its top story: "After days of threats, Iran launched an attack on Israel on Saturday night. According to Israel, over 200 drones, rockets, and cruise missiles were fired at various targets and almost all were intercepted. One child was seriously injured based on reports. More threats came from Iran, including against the US."
