Israelis head to shelters after Iran fires missiles
Why it matters: Direct Iranian missile strikes on Israel signal a dangerous escalation in regional conflict.
- Air raid sirens blared across much of Israel, including Haifa and Beersheba, and parts of the occupied West Bank, as residents were ordered to shelters.
- Israeli military statements confirmed air defenses were responding to at least two waves of "missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel."
- Israeli media reported that most of the several missiles launched were intercepted, with no immediate damage or casualties, though previous attacks in this conflict have killed 10 people in Israel.
- The Home Front Command initially activated alerts across northern Israel, then later across southern Israel and the West Bank, before lifting the orders to leave protected spaces.
Israelis sought shelter nationwide as Iran launched multiple waves of missiles, prompting air raid sirens across northern and southern Israel, including the occupied West Bank. While most missiles were reportedly intercepted with no immediate casualties, this escalation marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
