Israeli emergency services have said at least two people were killed in the strikes and dozens of people are injured.

In a shocking escalation, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel, lighting up the skies over Jerusalem. The assault, one of the heaviest in recent days, stunned residents as explosions echoed across the capital.

Missiles and projectiles were seen in the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv early on Sunday as Tehran unleashed a fresh attack on Israel which in turn launched an expanded assault on Iran.

Israel's El Al Airlines has cancelled flights to and from many European cities as well as Tokyo and Moscow until June 23 owing to the conflict between Israel and Iran, it said on Sunday.

Three people have been killed in Israel, according to officials and local media, with both sides saying the strikes will continue.

Northern District police located the man behind the social media posts, arrived at his home, and arrested him for questioning. Police later confirmed that a resident of east Jerusalem was arrested for incitement and praising Iran's attack.

According to a report from the Jerusalem Post, Muhammad Abd al Karim al Ghamari, the chief of staff for the Houthis, was the main target of the strike.

Missiles and projectiles were seen in the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv early on Sunday as Tehran unleashed a fresh attack on Israel which in turn launched an expanded assault on Iran. Israel warned of more attacks after Tehran fired waves of missiles and drones that killed three people and wounded dozens in Israel.

As missiles fell on Tel Aviv, Israeli and Iranian envoys traded accusations at an emergency UN meeting over the legality and consequences of Israel’s preemptive strike