Medical and field sources reported that 14 Israelis sustained injuries of varying degrees after wide areas in central Israel were subjected to intense missile barrages launched from Iranian territory. Ambulance teams confirmed that among the injured was an 11-year-old girl, whose condition was described as serious due to direct shrapnel injuries to her limbs, and she was immediately transported for intensive treatment.
In an official statement, Magen David Adom teams clarified that they provided first aid to a number of injured individuals before transferring them to nearby hospitals, noting that the injuries ranged from serious to moderate and minor. The list of injured included a woman in her thirties and a 13-year-old boy, who were hit by shrapnel resulting from the explosions that rocked the central region.
For its part, the Israeli police announced that it had received numerous reports of missile remnants and interceptor shrapnel falling in various locations in the center of the country, including the coastal city of Tel Aviv. This shrapnel caused material damage to some properties, while security agencies urged settlers to adhere to instructions and remain near fortified areas until new instructions are issued.
In a related context, the Israeli army confirmed that its air defenses engaged in widespread interception operations to counter the Iranian missiles that penetrated its airspace. The army spokesperson stated in a brief statement that radars detected the direct launch of missiles from Iran, which necessitated activating sirens in dozens of cities and towns to ensure the protection of civilians.
Explosions echoed across central Israel's skies, resulting from attempts by the 'Arrow' and 'David's Sling' systems to intercept the warheads of the attacking missiles. Sources reported that the attack was extensive and targeted vital facilities and areas, leading to a state of full alert among the air force and various combat units.
These field developments come amid escalating regional tension, with military sources considering this attack a significant shift in the nature of the direct confrontation between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Israeli security agencies continue to assess the damage resulting from the missile barrage, with expectations of continued maximum alert on all fronts in anticipation of further attacks.
Despite the air defense announcing the interception of a large number of missiles, the arrival of shrapnel in densely populated city centers caused this number of injuries. Rescue teams are currently sweeping the areas where debris fell to ensure there are no trapped individuals or additional injuries that were not reported in the initial moments of the attack.
Air defense systems are working to intercept missile threats detected coming from Iranian territory.
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14 Israelis injured in Iranian missile attack targeting central Israel