At least two people were killed and more than 60 injured in a series of missile strikes on central Israel on Saturday, as hostilities between Israel and Iran surged to a new level.
The Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service, confirmed the casualties after ballistic missiles launched by Iran struck residential buildings, triggering widespread panic and destruction.
Emergency teams responded swiftly, providing critical medical care at the scene and evacuating the wounded to nearby hospitals. “MDA teams administered life-saving treatment and transported 21 injured individuals to Wolfson, Sheba Tel Hashomer, and Shamir-Assaf Harofeh hospitals,” the agency said in a statement.
Among the casualties was a woman in her 60s, found without vital signs, and a man in his 40s who succumbed to injuries despite receiving CPR. Another woman in her 60s was seriously injured, while two others sustained moderate injuries. Sixteen people suffered minor wounds from shrapnel and blast debris. Several others were treated for anxiety and emotional shock.
In a separate missile strike in the Gush Dan region, another 34 people were injured. The casualties included a woman in critical condition taken to Beilinson Hospital, a man in his 60s in serious condition sent to Sheba Medical Center, and two others in moderate condition treated at Sheba and Ichilov Hospitals. Thirty more sustained light injuries, while 13 people were evacuated for anxiety-related symptoms.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a new wave of missile attacks launched by Iran, further inflaming an already volatile situation after weeks of escalating threats and military posturing.
The IDF Home Front Command has urged civilians to remain near bomb shelters, even though they are permitted to leave them temporarily. Air raid sirens and emergency alerts continued to sound across various regions, keeping much of the country on edge.
With security heightened across urban centres and sensitive areas, Israeli authorities remain on high alert for additional attacks. Emergency services and security agencies are closely monitoring developments, as fears mount over a broader regional conflict.
